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Vitalik Buterin posted on the X platform that he is trying to push forward a more ambitious plan: to build an "Ethereum that follows cyberpunk principles and is not ugly" as an extension layer on top of the existing system, while achieving tight integration and high interoperability with the current framework as much as possible.The proposal will develop gradually, while ensuring that Ethereum itself acquires the necessary system-level characteristics of cyberpunk and simplicity, including censorship resistance, friendliness to zero-knowledge proofs, and attributes of the consensus layer.Vitalik Buterin further stated that within the next 5 years (or even faster in the case of accelerated AI coding and formal verification), an open path may be established, allowing the existing system to migrate to smart contracts written in the new system language when needed.Ethereum has previously completed significant upgrades during its operation, akin to "changing jet engines in mid-air"—such as the "Merge"—and still has the capacity for about four more system-level transformations of similar scale in the future, including state tree optimization, streamlined consensus, ZK-EVM verification, and changes to the virtual machine layer.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 wallet project Pulse, in collaboration with RootData, will jointly host an offline event during Japan's WebX ------ "Cyberpunk 2077 Summer Festival"The event will take place on August 25 from 18:00 to 22:00 in the Minato Ward of Tokyo (near WebX and Tokyo Tower, specific location available after registration) and will focus on cutting-edge topics in crypto such as RWA, privacy security, and AIGC, gathering industry pioneers to explore trends and help investors capture new market opportunities.The lineup of guests includes members from leading industry projects such as Pulse, Phemex, RootData, CoinRank, and BTSE. Additionally, several top Japanese VCs and dozens of leading KOLs will also gather on-site to discuss the future of the industry.During the event, there will be limited PFP NFT and digital card creation activities, Crypto Airdrops, a curated kimono experience, photography by renowned Tokyo photographers, exclusive giveaway gacha machines, and other exciting segments to create an immersive experience.