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In a new technical insight, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has identified the modular exponentiation precompile as a major bottleneck for ZK-EVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine) performance — and has proposed a replacement via a new EIP (Ethereum Improvement Proposal). This video breaks down the details of Vitalik’s proposal and why it could dramatically improve ZK rollup efficiency, scalability, and proof verification on Ethereum. Here’s what you’ll learn: What modular exponentiation precompile is and why it matters How it affects ZK-EVM performance and computation costs Vitalik Buterin’s proposed EIP-based replacement mechanism Impacts on Layer 2 networks, zk-rollups, and Ethereum scalability The future of EVM compatibility, zero-knowledge proofs, and on-chain computation Why this change could boost Ethereum’s transaction speed and developer experience Vitalik’s focus on optimization through EIPs reflects Ethereum’s ongoing evolution toward faster, cheaper, and more privacy-preserving smart contract execution. vitalik buterin zk-evm ethereum eip proposal zk rollups ethereum upgrade ethereum news 2025 zero knowledge proofs modular exponentiation precompile ethereum scaling layer 2 zk tech ethereum mainnet crypto news blockchain innovation evm upgrade zk technology defi ethereum roadmap crypto development ethereum improvement proposal blockchain optimization zk evm bottleneck blockchain efficiency ethereum future zk proof crypto projects ethereum devs #Ethereum #ZKEVM #VitalikButerin #CryptoNews #EIP #Blockchain #DeFi #CryptoUpdate #Layer2 #ZeroKnowledge #CryptoProjects #BlockchainTechnology #EthereumUpgrade #CryptoInnovation #EthereumDevelopers