Vitalik Buterin Proposes Easier Way to Run Ethereum Nodes

If you’ve ever thought about running your own Ethereum node but got overwhelmed by the idea of downloading the entire blockchain, Vitalik Buterin feels your pain. The Ethereum co-founder has just proposed a new solution called “partially stateless nodes,” and it could make running a node far more realistic for everyday users, not just hardcore developers. The idea is to rethink how Ethereum nodes work by letting users store only the parts of the network they actually interact with, instead of everything.

The Node Problem, in Plain English

Running a full Ethereum node right now is no small feat. It means downloading and constantly updating a huge amount of blockchain data, well over a terabyte and growing fast. That kind of storage isn’t just a hassle, it’s a hard stop for most people who don’t have advanced gear or super-fast internet.

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