Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, proposed a significant transition to a RISC-V based execution layer in early 2025, potentially boosting network speeds by 100 times.
RISC-V Integration to Boost Ethereum Speeds
Buterin's proposal highlights an architectural evolution aimed at replacing the existing EVM. This move may simplify the network. CITE_NA: "The proposed change to RISC-V specifically targets scalability issues that have plagued Ethereum since its inception."
Gas Limit Increase to Significantly Raise TPS
Key Ethereum researchers support Buterin's ambitious plans. A related proposal suggests that transactions per second could rise significantly.
Potential Impact of RISC-V Shift on Ethereum
The shift to RISC-V is likely transformative, surpassing previous Ethereum upgrades like the 2022 Merge and EIP-1559. This change aims to tackle Ethereum's scalability challenges and marks a pivotal moment in blockchain history.
The changes proposed by Buterin could greatly enhance Ethereum's performance, necessitating adaptations from other blockchains in response to increased competitive pressure.
