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 <li>Justin Drake proposes “Beam Chain” to modernize Ethereum’s consensus layer.</li>
 <li>Beam Chain aims for faster transaction finality and lower validator stake requirements.</li>
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Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGE_RDumZGg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> introduced</a> a proposal at Devcon for a comprehensive redesign of Ethereum’s consensus layer, termed the “Beam Chain.” Beam Chain combines several advanced upgrades from the Ethereum roadmap, including native zero-knowledge (ZK) proof support and faster finality. This proposal could mark Ethereum’s biggest transition since its shift to proof-of-stake (PoS) in 2022.
Drake’s vision for Beam Chain includes reducing block production times, lowering validator stakes, and integrating ZK-SNARK technology. By setting validator stakes at 1 ETH, down from the current 32 ETH requirement. The proposal aims to broaden validator accessibility and encourage new participation.&nbsp;
This upgrade would also increase the frequency of block finality, reducing it to three slots from the current delay of 15 minutes. This change could streamline Ethereum’s transaction efficiency while maintaining high security.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scaling-ethereum-with-zk-proofs">Scaling Ethereum with ZK Proofs</h3>
The plan incorporates a focus on ZK proofs to support blockchain scalability without relying on Layer 2 <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/cross-chain-interoperability-solutions-are-fueling-the-growth-of-cryptos-next-gen-exchanges/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">solutions</a>. If successful, Ethereum’s Layer 1 could scale independently, addressing concerns about Layer 2 “cannibalizing” demand for the main Ethereum network. The proposed system is intended to balance scalability with decentralization by limiting the centralization risks linked to faster finalization times.
While the Beam <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/orderly-network-expands-cloud-liquidity-to-avalanche-boosting-cross-chain-trading-efficiency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Chain</a> proposal seeks to address long-term needs. Drake highlighted that the project is still in its early stages and will require community consensus. He outlined a roadmap with a potential start of specification development in 2025, followed by building in 2026, and a two-year testing phase to ensure reliability before mainnet deployment.
The Ethereum Foundation’s recent moves have added intrigue to the <a href="https://x.com/0xdoug/status/1855991985170968987" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">proposal’s</a> timing. Just prior to Drake’s Devcon keynote, the Foundation converted 100 ETH into stablecoin DAI, amidst community calls for transparency around Ethereum’s fiscal management.
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Justin Drake Proposes Beam Chain for Ethereum’s Consensus Layer

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