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Why Ethereum Should Prioritize Bandwidth Over Latency: PeerDAS, ZK, and the Layering Tradeoffs – cover image
Why Ethereum Should Prioritize Bandwidth Over Latency: PeerDAS, ZK, and the Layering Tradeoffs

Vitalik Buterin’s Linux/BitTorrent framing reframes Ethereum’s scaling problem: build for bandwidth and data availability first, let Layer 2s shoulder low‑latency UX. This explainer unpacks PeerDAS, zero‑knowledge approaches, and practical consequences for L1 vs L2 design, tooling, and enterprise adoption.

Published at 2026-01-08 13:54:04