Vitalik Buterin has cautioned that Ethereum's strategy of incorporating new functionalities while maintaining backward compatibility is leading to an increase in protocol complexity. Buterin suggests implementing a “garbage collection” mechanism to address this growing issue. The development aims to streamline the network and optimize its efficiency. The proposal highlights ongoing efforts to manage the evolving demands on the Ethereum blockchain.

Vitalik Buterin has cautioned that Ethereum's strategy of incorporating new functionalities while maintaining backward compatibility is leading to an increase in protocol complexity. Buterin suggests implementing a “garbage collection” mechanism to address this growing issue. The development aims to streamline the network and optimize its efficiency. The proposal highlights ongoing efforts to manage the evolving demands on the Ethereum blockchain.