In his July 6, 2024 talk at the University of Waterloo, Vitalik Buterin explored Ethereum's present state and future prospects. He discussed the dual nature of the crypto space—money crypto and idealistic crypto—and highlighted technological advancements enabling complex decentralized applications. Vitalik addressed challenges and opportunities for builders and researchers, emphasizing zero knowledge proofs, the evolving crypto landscape, and the importance of strong values and teamwork.
You can also find the main takeaways from his talk here: https://blog.ueth.org/p/vitalik-buterin-on-ethereums-present