The focus of the Ethereum ecosystem is undergoing a significant shift. The official stance is no longer solely on the speed of block proof but has turned to a more fundamental issue—security.

Specifically, Ethereum has provided a clear timeline: by the end of 2026, it aims to achieve a baseline of 128-bit provable security. This is not just a "good goal," but is characterized as an "uncompromising" threshold. The implication is very clear—no compromises are acceptable.

To ensure this goal is truly realized, the official also proposed an important requirement— all zkEVM-related projects must use official tools to assess their actual security levels. This effectively establishes a standardized evaluation system to prevent projects from speaking for themselves.

The underlying logic is worth noting. Ethereum pointed out that although the industry has achieved near real-time block proof technology, which sounds impressive, the problem lies in—some of the mathematical security assumptions supporting these rapid proofs are being gradually overturned or questioned. What does this mean? It means that some "fast but unstable" solutions might rush out before a solid security foundation is built.

From another perspective, this adjustment reflects a maturing process of the entire Web3 industry. In the early days, everyone was competing to be the fastest; now, there is a growing awareness that without a secure foundation, speed is meaningless. For developers and project teams participating in the Ethereum ecosystem, it is now necessary to take security audits and the verification of underlying assumptions more seriously.