Ethereum Updates: Consumer Graphics Cards Drive Cost-Effective and Decentralized Ethereum Scaling

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Ethereum Updates: Consumer Graphics Cards Drive Cost-Effective and Decentralized Ethereum Scaling

Bitget-RWA2025/11/22 08:30

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- zkSync's Airbender prover achieved L1 block proofs using two RTX 5090 GPUs, praised by Vitalik Buterin as a "huge milestone" for Ethereum's scalability. - The breakthrough enables "gigagas L1" expansion, potentially reducing fees and enabling near-zero L2 costs through consumer-grade hardware accessibility. - Succinct's SP1 Hypercube demonstrated 99.7% real-time L1 proving under 12 seconds with 16 RTX 5090s, advancing ZK tech alongside zkSync's progress. - Buterin cautioned against over-optimism, noting

Ethereum has made a major stride in its quest for scalability, as zkSync's Airbender prover

showcased its capability

to produce a complete L1 block proof using only two standard RTX 5090 GPUs. This achievement, verified prior to the Ethproofs Day gathering in Buenos Aires, received strong commendation from

Ethereum

co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who described it as a "huge milestone" in the network’s development. This progress marks a turning point for Ethereum’s scaling approach, demonstrating that full L1 block proofs—once believed to demand specialized equipment—can now be generated with widely available hardware

according to reports

Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, pointed out that this could pave the way for "gigagas L1," referring to a substantial boost in Ethereum’s gas limit. This would enable more transactions per block, easing congestion and driving down fees throughout the network.

Developers expect L2 fees to approach zero

and see Ethereum becoming more user-friendly for the general public. The Airbender team intends to present the prover in action at Ethproofs Day, where experts will explore the latest in zero-knowledge (ZK) technology

according to announcements

While Vitalik Buterin celebrated the achievement, he also urged caution. He observed that proving times can fluctuate by as much as 60-fold between typical and worst-case blocks, highlighting the importance of robust solutions. He

suggested adjusting gas pricing

for resource-heavy tasks such as RSA verification, increasing costs for specialized operations to prevent an "arms race," while still allowing for a higher overall gas limit. He argued that this balance is crucial as Ethereum advances toward a future where block proving remains both inexpensive and decentralized, even during periods of high demand

according to analysis

The surge in

technology progress is not limited to

zkSync

Succinct's SP1 Hypercube zkVM accomplished real-time proving

for 99.7% of L1 Ethereum blocks in under 12 seconds using 16 RTX 5090 GPUs. The team, which previously set a milestone with real-time proving in May 2025, stressed the need to balance speed and security.

Ethereum Updates: Consumer Graphics Cards Drive Cost-Effective and Decentralized Ethereum Scaling image 0

SP1 Hypercube’s formal verification

of RISC-V constraints and removal of dependence on untested mathematical assumptions further reinforce its readiness for deployment. Now in its final audit stage, the project aims to connect with platforms such as OP

Succinct

and

Arbitrum

, improving cost efficiency, speed, and security for users

according to development plans

Together, these technological leaps mark a crucial phase in Ethereum’s scaling journey. Although challenges like worst-case proving times remain, the ability to run ZK proofs on consumer-grade hardware brings Ethereum closer to decentralized, low-cost block validation. As Ethproofs Day gathers innovators to showcase these breakthroughs, Ethereum is poised to strengthen its reputation as a scalable and accessible blockchain platform.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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