Ethereum Foundation explores UTXO model to address database growth

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Ethereum Foundation developers are looking for a way to save the network from the critical growth of its database and have turned to the architecture of its main competitor. Researcher Toni Wahrstätter proposed introducing elements of the UTXO model into Ethereum, a model that has been successfully used by Cardano for years.

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Ethereum Foundation is exploring UTXO model to address database growth, but impact is unclear as it's only a proposal.

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Cardano's UTXO model is cited as a successful architecture that Ethereum is exploring, validating its design.

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