The future of Ethereum is a topic of much attention and discussion. It has both great potential and challenges. Here are some key aspects: Potential: Ethereum 2.0 (Eth2): This is the most important upgrade of Ethereum, designed to address scalability, security, and sustainability issues. It introduces a proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, replacing the original proof of work (Proof-of-Work (PoW). PoS can significantly reduce energy consumption and improve transaction processing speed. The introduction of sharding technology will also further improve scalability, allowing the Ethereum network to process more transactions in parallel. Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Ethereum is the main platform for DeFi applications. DeFi aims to build an open, license-free and transparent financial system, including lending, trading, stablecoins, derivatives, etc. With the continuous development of DeFi, it has the potential to change the traditional financial landscape. Non-fungible Tokens (NFT): NFT has set off a craze in the fields of art, collectibles, games, etc. Ethereum is the main issuance and trading platform of NFT. NFT provides creators with new ways to monetize and also provides users with the opportunity to own unique digital assets. Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO): DAO is a blockchain-based organizational form designed to achieve community autonomy and transparent management. Ethereum provides the infrastructure for the construction of DAO. DAO has the potential to change traditional groups
