Vitalik Buterin provided an update regarding the Ethereum protocol simplification plan, known as "The Purge," to improve efficiency. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and security of Ethereum by reducing node resource load. One key element of this plan is the implementation of EIP-6780, which optimizes the SELFDESTRUCT opcode to simplify smart contract functionality within the Ethereum blockchain.
Ethereum Protocol Simplification Initiative by Vitalik Buterin

by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago

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