Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, has introduced a proposal called “Lean Ethereum”.
The goal is to prepare Ethereum
One of the main ideas is to use a virtual machine powered by zero-knowledge proofs. These proofs allow people to confirm that certain data is correct without showing the data itself.
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In Ethereum’s case, this would help secure smart contract operations without revealing sensitive details. This method is also designed to protect against future quantum-based attacks.
To reduce the storage needed on the blockchain, Drake suggests using data availability sampling. This process checks small, random sections of a block rather than the full block. If the samples are correct, the whole block is assumed to be valid.
This makes it faster and cheaper for nodes to verify blocks, which can help more users run their own nodes without needing large amounts of storage.
For the consensus part of the network, Drake proposes switching to a RISC-V framework, a basic set of instructions used by computers.
Because it is simpler than other systems, it is easier to check for errors or hidden security issues. It could also make Ethereum’s core code easier to maintain and understand.
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