Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a plan to address the platform’s increasing complexity and data storage issues. In a recent article, Buterin introduced “The Purge,” a solution aimed at reducing unnecessary data load on the network.
Buterin highlighted that each node on the Ethereum network currently requires around 1.1 terabytes of disk space, which he deemed unnecessary. By eliminating the need for each node to store all historical data, running a node could become more cost-effective. Buterin proposed that if the number of nodes increased to 100,000 and each node randomly stored only 10% of historical data, every piece of data would be copied 10,000 times, achieving the same replication factor as a network with 10,000 nodes storing all data.
Moreover, Buterin suggested that the growth of account balances, contract codes, and storage on the Ethereum network could be limited over time to prevent a long-term increase in storage requirements for clients.
“The Purge” is part of Buterin’s series of writings on Ethereum’s future. He also introduced “The Scourge,” which aims to address centralization risks associated with the proof-of-stake model, and “The Verge,” which aims to enhance node efficiency. These initiatives are seen as crucial steps towards Ethereum’s long-term scalability, technical sustainability, and security.
Buterin emphasized that this roadmap is aimed at making Ethereum a sustainable and stable platform in the long run. His innovative solution to Ethereum’s complexity and data load problems has drawn attention in the industry.
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