Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7983 (EIP-7983) reflects Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s broader initiative to simplify the network’s protocol design for greater efficiency and security

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In May, Buterin called for simplifying the Ethereum network’s base protocol to boost efficiency, security, and accessibility, inspired by Bitcoin’s minimalist approach.

Amidst this backdrop, Buterin has called for simplifying Ethereum’s core design to improve security, reduce costs, and make development easier.