In this highly anticipated session from #DuneCon2024, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin joins Mats Olsen, CTO and Co-Founder of Dune, for an in-depth and candid conversation. Together, they explore Ethereum’s design principles, blockchain transparency, the role of Layer 2s, and the future of privacy and scalability on the blockchain.

From the implications of Ethereum’s transparency to the challenges of privacy protocols, Vitalik reflects on the intentional trade-offs made during Ethereum’s inception. He shares insights on Ethereum's evolution, explaining how advancements in zk-proofs and privacy layers are shaping new possibilities. The discussion also dives into the multi-layered blockchain ecosystem, with Vitalik commenting on the potential for Layer 3s, proof aggregation, and application-specific chains.

For fans of blockchain innovation, this talk is packed with Vitalik's thoughts on Ethereum’s biggest opportunities ahead, including decentralized social networks, financial applications, and blockchain-based credible commitments. The conversation is peppered with personal anecdotes, technical deep dives, and a forward-looking vision for how Ethereum and blockchain technology can redefine trust, openness, and collaboration globally.

Stay until the end to hear Vitalik’s candid Q&A with the audience, where he tackles tough questions on Ethereum’s governance, redesigning blockchain consensus, and even what he’d create if starting a new blockchain from scratch. This session is a must-watch for anyone passionate about blockchain technology and its future.