Ethereum has a promising future thanks to the Ethereum 2.0 update and network acceleration solutions, making it faster and cheaper. It is the foundation for decentralized finance applications and Web3, and its transition to proof of stake has made it more environmentally friendly.

However, it faces competition from faster networks, gas fees are still sometimes high, and new regulations may affect its use.

If development continues, it could be an important part of the internet in the future.