Ethereum’s Long-Awaited Wallet Overhaul Is Finally On The Clock
Ethereum users may soon interact with the blockchain in ways that were not possible before. According to co-founder Vitalik Buterin, native smart accounts — a feature that has been in the works for over a decade — are now expected to arrive within the yearRelated Reading
Quantum Resistance Also In Scope
The Hegota upgrade is not stopping at smart accounts. Buterin also rolled out a separate quantum resistance roadmap earlier in the week, identifying four areas of concern: validator signatures, data storage, user account signatures, and zero-knowledge proofs.
Existing accounts are expected to fit into the new framework without being left behind, gaining access to batch operations and transaction sponsorship along the way.
After 10 years of promises, the pieces finally appear to be falling into place.
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