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The zkEVM Is the New 'Merge'

Ecosystem morale, narrative control, and ETH price all do well when we have a collective rallying cry. The zkEVM needs to become our new banner. 
The zkEVM Is the New 'Merge'
David Hoffman David Hoffman
Feb 6, 2026 • 2 min read
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The ecosystem is still digesting Vitalik’s “rollup-centricism no longer makes sense” tweet. Reactions range from frustration to relief to outright anxiety about Ethereum’s direction.

If rollups are no longer the north star of Ethereum, what is?

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David Hoffman

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