Ethereum to simplify both consensus and execution layers in 2025
Vitalik Buterin proposes RISC-V and “beam chain” to cut protocol complexity
Protocol shift aims to improve resilience, decentralization, and validator access
Ethereum (ETH) developers are taking on a major simplification effort for the core protocol, targeting improved resilience and scalability. This push addresses concerns that the current network’s complexity creates long-term risks like high development overhead and a large attack surface, aiming for a leaner design closer to Bitcoin’s philosophy.
At the core of this shift is the recognition that simplicity isn’t just about fewer lines of code; it’s about making the protocol more understandable, robust, and decentralized.
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, is now pushing for a radical redesign that restructures both the consensus and execution layers, enabling a leaner and more sustainable future.
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— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) May 3, 2025
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