Vitalik Buterin proposes merging Ethereum’s consensus layer and execution layer into a unified code structure. The goal of this idea is to simplify node setup and reduce the complexity faced by developers and validators when operating the network.
Currently, Ethereum operates with two separate software components: one for consensus mechanism processing and another for transaction execution. Buterin believes that combining them into a unified architecture could make node deployment easier, improve operational efficiency, and lower maintenance costs.
This proposal also aims to simplify development by reducing compatibility issues between different clients. If implemented, this change could lower technical barriers, attract more participants, and enhance Ethereum’s decentralization. However, the proposal is still under discussion.
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