According to CoinMeta, Vitalik Buterin indicates that Ethereum is gradually surpassing traditional blockchains and is evolving into a hybrid system that incorporates modern cryptography. He pointed out that with the continuous advancement of the network and improvements in infrastructure, Ethereum will be able to effectively support more advanced applications while enhancing security, privacy, and efficiency. It is expected that these significant advancements will begin to be implemented after the much-anticipated Hegota upgrade. Buterin also mentioned some upcoming major upgrades, including Focil, EIP-8288, Lean Consensus, improved state management, and form validation. These upgrades will enhance the network security of Ethereum, ensuring that users can access the network without relying on individual participants.