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Ethereum’s exploration of RISC-V as a replacement for the EVM is part of a broader strategic effort to enhance Layer 1 throughput and stay competitive with high-performance blockchains like Solana and Sui.
Polkadot, Nervos, and other blockchain networks have experimented with RISC-V virtual machines, creating real-world precedents that support Ethereum’s consideration of a similar transition.

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