Vitalik Buterin: Precompiles and EVM are not ideal for most cryptography support in Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin: Precompiles and EVM are not ideal for most cryptography support in Ethereum
Precompiles and EVM wrong for cryptography

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, argued that precompiles and EVM are both the wrong place to include most cryptography support for Ethereum. He explained that both operate on data that must be included on the Ethereum chain, which realistically means this data is included in a block as calldata.

Buterin has regularly commented on Ethereum's technical evolution. He recently noted the shift in focus for zkEVMs from speed to security, calling for formal verification measures. Earlier, he highlighted the launch of a decentralized prediction market emphasizing ethics and meaningful outcomes.

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