- Ethereum‘s next upgrade will use zero-knowledge proofs to speed up the blockchain and reduce hardware demands.
- Validators will be able to process more transactions and hobbyists can run nodes with less powerful computers.
- Development for this “quiet transformation” is now a key priority for the Ethereum Foundation this year.
In a significant strategic shift, Ethereum researcher Ladislaus von Daniels outlined on Tuesday a coming upgrade designed to make the blockchain faster and more accessible. This transformation leverages complex cryptographic techniques to fundamentally change how network validators operate.
Consequently, validators will use less computational power to verify the blockchain’s state, freeing up significant bandwidth. This efficiency gain means they can process more transactions per second than before.
Meanwhile, a major benefit is the lowered barrier to entry for individual network participants. “They no longer need to run a full execution layer and can sync within minutes,” Von Daniels said, noting hardware requirements will drop accordingly.
This move comes as the Ethereum Foundation pivots from relying solely on layer-2 networks for scaling. The focus is now on upgrading the main blockchain using zero-knowledge virtual machines and another technique called Peer Data Availability Sampling.
The foundation has already published a development roadmap for implementing these ZK virtual machines. While not slated for an immediate upgrade, the technology remains a core development priority for the rest of the year, promising a more scalable and decentralized network.
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