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Outlined in Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 9678, the move is aimed at significantly expanding the execution capacity of Ethereum’s Layer 1. If implemented, it could allow blocks to carry a much higher number of transactions, reducing congestion and paving the way for more advanced on-chain applications.

Proponents see this as a major step toward improving scalability without relying solely on Layer 2 solutions. Still, the proposal has sparked debate: while it could boost performance, it also raises concerns about centralization risks and increased hardware demands for node operators.