Vitalik Buterin argues that reduced hardware costs would deepen decentralization by enabling more individuals to operate nodes

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In the proposal, Buterin’s solution relies on a novel type of node called “partially stateless nodes.” They are designed to help users maintain privacy-preserving access to blockchain data without the heavy resource demands of running a full node.

This proposal could enhance decentralization by enabling more users to participate without needing sophisticated infrastructure.