Ethereum's future as a decentralized network hinges on more than just zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, according to recent discussions among blockchain experts. While ZK-proofs can verify the correctness of blockchain headers, they fall short in enabling users to read the chain in a privacy-preserving and censorship-resistant manner. Current solutions like RPCs, Helios, and Colibri do not fully address these needs. The vision for Ethereum is to handle a vast amount of data and transactions without overburdening individual nodes. Achieving a truly permissionless and chokepoint-free network requires additional innovations beyond ZK-proving. This highlights the ongoing challenges in Ethereum's journey towards complete decentralization and the need for further technological advancements.