US EditionVitalik Buterin says rollups must prove security before decentralizing
- On May 4, 2025, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted security concerns about Layer 2 rollups in the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Buterin explained that advancing to the Stage 2 decentralized rollup phase requires a high-quality proof system to ensure network security.
- He highlighted that while reaching Stage 2 represents an important milestone, true security also relies heavily on the strength of the underlying proof system and the avoidance of shared vulnerabilities.
- On May 4, Daniel Wang proposed a 'Battle Tested' label to mark rollups that proved stability after six months running with over $100 million TVL, which Buterin acknowledged.
- Buterin’s comments suggest the Ethereum community should prioritize rigorous proof audits and maturity metrics alongside decentralization milestones to improve Layer 2 security.
This story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.13 Articles
13 Articles
Buterin Urges Ethereum Rollups to Prioritize Proof System Strength as ETH Eyes $2.2K News ETHNews
Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum rollups to bolster proof systems beyond Stage 2; only 3 protocols currently qualify. Amberdata cites $1.8K-$2.2K call options as ETH eyes breakout; resistance at $1,800 key to upward momentum. ETHNews analysts predict ETH/BTC ratio rebound as traders bet on Ethereum outpacing Bitcoin in mid-term market recovery. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for rollup protocols to strengthen their security framewo…
Vitalik Buterin highlights risk of weak proof systems in Ethereum Layer-2 rollout
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has warned that Layer-2 networks should only transition to full decentralization when their underlying proof systems are highly reliable. In a May 5 post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Buterin emphasized that advancing to “stage 2″ of decentralization must be accompanied by solid technical safeguards to avoid introducing unnecessary risks. He…
Vitalik Buterin warns: Stage 2 alone is not enough, Ethereum rollups need...
The post Vitalik Buterin warns: Stage 2 alone is not enough, Ethereum rollups need… appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Buterin urged rollups to ensure stronger proof systems besides stage 2 milestones. ETH could hit $2.2K by June, according to options market positioning. Ethereum [ETH] has seen significant changes at the tech and leadership levels in 2025. In particular, the chain’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has been at the forefront of …
Vitalik Buterin highlights risk of weak proof systems in Ethereum Layer-2 rollout - Coin Surges
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has warned that Layer-2 networks should only transition to full decentralization when their underlying proof systems are highly reliable. In a May 5 post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Buterin emphasized that advancing to “stage 2″ of decentralization must be accompanied by solid technical safeguards to avoid introducing unnecessary risks. He said: “A good reminder that stage 2 is not the only thing that mat…
Vitalik Buterin: Rollups must prove security before decentralizing
Vitalik Buterin: Rollups must prove security before decentralizing May 5, 2025 https://cryptotvplus.com/2025/05/vitalik-buterin-rollups-must-prove-security-before-decentralizing/Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, stated that rollups should hold off on decentralization until their proof systems are secure enough that remaining centralized becomes a liability. Buterin addressed the timing of decentralization for rollup-powered layer-2 network…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- There is no tracked Bias information for the sources covering this story.
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
