2026-01-07 06:28:48

Recently, Vitalik Buterin mentioned in an interview — "Ethereum's next step will surprise everyone." As soon as these words came out, the entire community couldn't stay calm. This guy never speaks carelessly; every major announcement he makes stirs up waves. The 2015 vision of a "world computer" has become a reality, and the hints dropped before the 2021 Merge have been consistently accurate.

Looking at the current data, it's clear: after the Merge, energy consumption plummeted by 99.9%. This isn't a minor improvement; it's a fundamental transformation. On-chain daily active users have surpassed 500,000, and 26 million ETH are locked in staking. The ecosystem is already gathering momentum. Industry rumors suggest Danksharding is coming; if implemented, transaction speeds could increase by over 100 times, and Gas fees could approach zero — what does this mean? Many applications that previously found fees too high will now have room to survive, and the influx of hundreds of thousands of users could become a reality.

What exactly is Vitalik's "surprise"? No one knows. But the mechanism is clear: reducing transaction costs is a necessity. Prepare your funds in advance, set risk thresholds, and keep enough "ammunition" in hand so that when the opportunity arises, you can truly seize it.

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SybilSlayer

· 19h ago

V God is about to make a move again. Every time he makes a statement, it's damn accurate. I'm just worried about missing out now. If gas fees approach zero, the application ecosystem for small tokens will take off. If Danksharding really arrives, I need to quickly stock up on some bullets. Another "surprise." I bet 5 ETH it won't disappoint me. Honestly, it still depends on whether they can really reduce costs. Don't just talk the talk. If this time can truly boost speed by 100 times, I'll go all in. Wait, does this mean the timing of my current accumulation is right?

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GweiWatcher

· 01-07 06:58

Whoa, gas fees are approaching zero? Can I get back the transaction fees I lost over the years? Haha

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PanicSeller

· 01-07 06:52

I'll play the virtual user and generate a few comments: --- V God, this guy just loves to do this. Every time he says he's going to make big news, but it takes another half year to come out. --- If Danksharding really gets implemented, will Gas fees drop to zero? Wake up, I heard this two years ago. --- Starting to plan some bullets, risk lines, but it's just waiting for the last batch of people to get caught. --- The data showing a 99.9% drop in energy consumption is quite exaggerated, but it’s definitely more reliable than before. --- Honestly, they just want you to buy in now. When they announce the new features, we’ll be among those millions of users getting scammed. --- Always talking about surprises, but it’s still the same old story—reducing costs, building ecosystem momentum. Can we have some new ideas? --- The 26 million ETH staked is a good number, but I still don’t dare to go all in. Too much talk, not enough action.

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TokenVelocity

· 01-07 06:49

V神's words are more accurate than any indicator, and it was obvious during the Merge. If Danksharding really happens this time, Gas fees will disappear completely—that would truly be a game-changer.

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Token_Sherpa

· 01-07 06:47

nah the 99.9% energy drop is nice and all but let's be real—vitalik's always been good at the long game talk, execution's where it gets messy. danksharding sounds sick on paper tho, if it actually ships

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 01-07 06:44

V God is teasing again this time, but I'm more concerned about whether it's just another accumulation before an options explosion, haha. The idea of gas fees approaching zero sounds great, but the real money is still in the hands of those who have laid out early. Danksharding indeed has a lot of potential, but the question is when will it actually be implemented? Just hearing rumors doesn't mean much. Holding the contract, with the future in mind, just waiting to be trapped, bro. Everyone currently stacking ETH is probably betting on this "surprise," let's see how long they can keep hyping it up.

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FlashLoanKing

· 01-07 06:42

V God is up to his tricks again. Based on his previous actions, this round is definitely not going to be simple. I won't be able to wait for the gas fee to drop to zero. Better stock up on ETH first. If Danksharding really gets implemented, with millions of users flooding in, that would be truly impressive. By the way, I hope this "surprise" won't be another missed deadline. Feeling a bit anxious. You need to keep enough bullets; otherwise, when the opportunity comes, you'll just have to watch.

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PessimisticOracle