Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently proposed a radical shift in the Ethereum blockchain by replacing the existing Virtual Machine (EVM) architecture with the RISC-V instruction set. This move aims to address scalability bottlenecks and accelerate transaction speeds, potentially boosting Ethereum’s dominance as a smart contract platform. Buterin’s proposal is based on the idea that RISC-V’s efficiency and flexibility can significantly improve the Ethereum execution layer, leading to faster transactions, reduced gas fees, and enhanced scalability. However, the proposal faces significant debate within the Ethereum community. [Continue with details about the technical aspects of RISC-V, advantages over EVM, specific implementation approaches, potential challenges, and community responses.] [Include relevant discussion on the pros and cons of this change based on different perspectives.]**