Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that the network needs to reduce frequent base layer upgrades to enhance security and stability. He proposes a 'walkaway test' where Ethereum can operate safely even if maintainers disappear, emphasizing a move towards an 'ossifiable' protocol. This approach aims to shift innovation to layer-2 solutions while the base layer becomes a stable settlement layer, similar to Bitcoin's conservative upgrade path.

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