Ethereum Execution Layer Gets Radical Overhaul Proposal

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has proposed a major overhaul of the network’s execution layer to address scaling challenges. His radical proposal aims to replace Ethereum’s current Virtual Machine (EVM) contract language with RISC-V instruction set architecture versions in April 2025. This move is driven by Buterin’s observation that RISC-V’s efficiency and flexibility could significantly enhance the speed of Ethereum transactions. 💰