The Ethereum Foundation's blog released the 'Lean Ethereum' declaration, proposing a dual-track plan for quantum defense and one million TPS, setting the tone for the next decade. (Background: Can Ethereum continue to rise? Understanding the truth from both technical and fundamental perspectives) (Supplementary Background: The largest holder of ETH is doing the worst? Bitmine holds 560,000 Ethereum, and its stock price evaporated 80% in less than a month) The tenth anniversary of Ethereum has just concluded, and the foundation's blog promptly announced the 'Lean Ethereum' declaration on July 31, outlining a grand blueprint for the next decade. The official document states that the ETH network will simultaneously pursue quantum-level security and a processing capability of one million transactions per second, attempting to maintain its role as the core of the world's most active public blockchain. Interestingly, the Ethereum Foundation wrote that the disclaimer: This article reflects the views of researcher Drake, aimed at a broad audience. Subsequent discussions will delve into hash-based post-quantum signatures and SNARK technology. We look forward to and welcome diverse perspectives from the protocol, the Ethereum Foundation (EF), and the broader Ethereum community. A decade's report card and a new starting line Since its launch in 2015, Ethereum has accumulated approximately $130 billion in economic security. 35.7 million staked ETH firmly positions the mainnet at the center of decentralized finance, NFTs, and Web3 applications. On this milestone occasion, 'Lean Ethereum' is proposed to set a tenfold increase in security scale while establishing a foundation for global everyday trading. Fortress mode and beast mode dual engines The plan is divided into two main lines: the defensive aspect is called 'Fortress Mode', focusing on the introduction of post-quantum cryptography: signature and commitment mechanisms based on hash functions, preemptively blocking potential cracking risks posed by quantum computers. The expansion aspect is named 'Beast Mode', raising the Layer 1 target to 10,000 TPS, and advancing to one million transactions per second through Layer 2 protocols. Key tools include real-time zkVM and data availability sampling, allowing lightweight devices to fully validate network status. Three-layer lean restructuring to support dual-engine direction The ETH network will slim down in three layers: consensus, data, and execution. The first layer, 'Lean Consensus', shortens final transaction confirmation to the second level through Beacon Chain 2.0 while maintaining the number of decentralized validators. The second layer, 'Lean Data', employs Blobs 2.0, a new format that reduces block sizes and strengthens quantum resistance, facilitating Layer 2 to write data at lower costs. The third layer, 'Lean Execution', is EVM 2.0, which adopts a SNARK-friendly instruction set while accommodating existing contracts, expected to unlock more efficient computation. Long-term impact and global invitation The declaration emphasizes that this is a commitment aimed at an entire generation, stating: 'This is about legacy. We are builders, we are evangelists. We are Ethereum.' 'Lean Ethereum' marks the starting point for a new round of technological and governance collaboration. If the dual-track goals of quantum defense and one million TPS can be achieved, it will lay a more robust and efficient infrastructure for the global digital economy, while also positioning Ethereum with a clear strategic coordinate for the next decade. Related reports Reflecting on Ethereum's past and future 'From GPU miners to PoS staking': A decade of a world computer's itch Ethereum's return, Base and Hyperliquid data surge; an overview of the performance of 8 major public chains over the past 3 months Ethereum Fusaka hard fork locked for November, Glamsterdam upgrade debuting in early 2026 'The Ethereum Foundation releases a blueprint for the next 10 years: unlocking ETH one million TPS, building a quantum security line, and implementing three upgrades to the protocol' This article was first published on BlockTempo (the most influential blockchain news media).