Scott Melker: Vitalik Buterin proposes replacing EVM to scale Ethereum
@scottmelker: Buterin suggests EVM replacement
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested a significant shift for the blockchain's future.
In a notable development within the cryptocurrency community, Buterin proposed replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with RISC-V, a free and open-source computer program architecture. This move aims to enhance the scalability of Ethereum, one of the leading blockchain platforms. The EVM currently acts as the runtime environment responsible for running smart contracts on Ethereum.
RISC-V, known for its flexibility and efficiency, could potentially provide a more scalable and robust solution, addressing Ethereum's ongoing challenges in accommodating vast numbers of transactions. Buterin's suggestion highlights the platform's ongoing efforts to innovate and improve its infrastructural capabilities. As Ethereum continues to evolve, the adoption of new architectures like RISC-V could significantly impact its technical landscape and user experience.
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In the previous news, tweet author Scott Melker discussed the trend of Bitcoin diverging from traditional market movements, focusing on the potential 'decoupling'. Read more.
