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Vitalik Buterin proposes onchain gas futures to lock Ethereum fees, Dec 6, 2025
On December 6, 2025, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined on X a trustless, onchain gas futures market to let users lock in transaction fees for future periods. The design mirrors traditional futures and would allow heavy network users, traders, and developers to hedge against fee spikes. It aims to give participants more certainty when planning costs.