Inside The Blockchain Developerвђ™s Mind: The Upg... Apr 2026

Research into blockchain developer perspectives identifies a core conflict between immutability and the practical necessity of smart contract upgrades, highlighting security, trust, and centralization risks. Key studies, including the 2023 analysis by Qasse et al., show that developers often avoid upgrades due to complexity, relying on proxy or diamond patterns when necessary. Explore the primary research at arXiv .