Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared his perspective on the future of the network's gas limit, outlining a strategy that favors "targeted optimization" over uniform scaling. He emphasized that while the gas limit is expected to grow, it should be done carefully to balance network performance. The core of the proposal suggests a 5x gas limit increase to enhance network throughput and scalability. However, this comes with a caveat: the plan also involves imposing significantly higher costs—potentially a 5x hike—for inefficient, resource-heavy operations like new storage slots. This approach aims to boost capacity while maintaining manageable computational loads for nodes and ensuring network security. [Update 1] New reports clarify the timeline for these changes, with some sources pointing towards implementation goals around 2026. This adjustment is part of a broader strategy to refine Ethereum's performance and capacity following the current upgrade roadmap.