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Vitalik Buterin Initiates ‘The Purge’: Ethereum Protocol Simplification for Enhanced Efficiency

Published 04/01/2024, 08:17 PM
Updated 04/01/2024, 08:45 PM
© Reuters Vitalik Buterin Initiates ‘The Purge’: Ethereum Protocol Simplification for Enhanced Efficiency
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  • Vitalik Buterin shares an update on the Ethereum protocol simplification plan, known as “The Purge,” for efficiency.
  • EIP-6780 streamlines SELFDESTRUCT opcode, enhancing security and simplifying Ethereum protocol implementation.
  • The Ethereum community anticipates improvements in client development and node operation.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared an update on the next phase in the roadmap of the Ethereum protocol, aimed at simplifying its structure and reducing node resource load. Dubbed “The Purge,” this initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and security of the Ethereum blockchain.

Central to this initiative is the implementation of EIP-6780, a crucial yet often overlooked improvement introduced during the recent Dencun hard fork. EIP-6780 effectively streamlines the functionality of the SELFDESTRUCT opcode, a key element within Ethereum’s smart contract infrastructure.

By limiting SELFDESTRUCT’s capability to contracts created…

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