Ossification Isn’t Failure — It’s Maturity

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While Ethereum still has a long technical roadmap, Buterin believes the network should aim for a stage where “ossification” becomes an option, not a risk. That means reaching a point where the protocol, as it exists, can safely function for decades without fundamental changes.

Being able to say Ethereum is “cryptographically safe for a hundred years” is a key benchmark, he said. This mindset shifts Ethereum from an experimental system into long-term infrastructure—something institutions and individuals alike can rely on with confidence.

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“boring and stable for 100 years”