Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum RISC-V Proposal
Vitalik Buterin proposes a 5-year plan to replace Ethereum’s EVM with RISC-V. Aiming for simplicity like Bitcoin. The change could boost efficiency by up to 100x, addressing Ethereum’s scalability issues. It involves compiling smart contracts to RISC-V, maintaining core functions but improving execution. Ethereum’s transaction fees hit $0.16 in April 2025, highlighting the need for this upgrade. The proposal aligns with...