Ethereum’s Trustware Era: A New Chapter for ETH
As Ethereum nears its 10th anniversary, Consensys introduces the concept of ‘trustware’ to describe the network’s evolution into a foundational layer for verifiable, programmable trust in financial systems. This transition reflects Ethereum‘s growing dominance in tokenized assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance.
The Cost-to-Corrupt Model: Predicting ETH’s Growth
Jason Linehan, Chief Strategy Officer at Consensys, explains how their ‘cost-to-corrupt’ valuation framework could drive ETH to $4,900 by 2025 and $15,800 by 2028. The model directly ties ETH’s market value to the security required to protect Ethereum’s economic activity.
Ethereum’s Competitive Advantages
With 1,056,000 validators across 84 countries, Ethereum’s architecture demonstrates unmatched security and scalability. The network currently secures $220 billion in High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) onchain – significantly more than competing platforms.
Ethereum’s Expanding Global Role
As the pioneer of smart contracts and proof-of-stake, Ethereum continues to shape financial innovation. Industry projections suggest tokenized real-world assets on Ethereum could reach $16 trillion by 2030, cementing its position in the global economy.