Buterin Backs EIP-8288 for Ethereum's Quantum-Safe Upgrade
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his support for EIP-8288, a proposal that could significantly improve Ethereum's scalability and security. The proposal, which uses recursive STARK aggregation to bundle cryptographic proofs together, aims to reduce the cost of quantum-safe private transactions from millions of gas to tens of thousands.
The proposal is part of Ethereum's next major upgrade, known as I-Star, which is scheduled to follow Hegota. Buterin hopes that EIP-8288 can be included in this upgrade, stating that it would unlock 'extreme amounts of power' and enable the use of new cryptographic tools on Ethereum.
The timing of Buterin's support coincides with the Ethereum Foundation's push for quantum resistance across all layers of the Ethereum network by December 2029. The Foundation has stated that this deadline is non-negotiable, at least until January 2027.