According to VitalikButerin, Ethereum's co-founder, the latest discussion on 'Simplifying the L1' emphasizes the importance of reducing Layer 1 blockchain complexity to improve scalability and network security. The referenced post outlines practical approaches such as minimizing consensus-layer features and offloading more functionality to Layer 2 solutions. For traders, this shift could lead to faster transaction finality, lower network fees, and enhanced throughput, potentially influencing ETH price action and Layer 2 token valuations. These technical adjustments are being adopted to address congestion and to enable smoother DeFi and NFT operations, which are key trading sectors (Source: VitalikButerin on Twitter, May 3, 2025).