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Vitalik Buterin Drafts Ethereum (ETH) EIP-8288 to Cut Signature Costs by 99%

COINOTAG·October 19, 2026·1 min read
Vitalik Buterin Drafts Ethereum (ETH) EIP-8288 to Cut Signature Costs by 99%

Vitalik Buterin drafted EIP-8288 for Ethereum, using STARK proofs to cut quantum-resistant signature verification costs by more than 99%. The proposal targets the high overhead of current signature schemes, potentially making Ethereum transactions cheaper and more efficient. If adopted, it could significantly reduce gas costs for users and developers.

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