According to Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's ongoing effort to revamp its consensus mechanism, historically known as the beam chain, presents significant opportunities to simplify the consensus process while enhancing both efficiency and security (source: @VitalikButerin, May 3, 2025). For traders, these improvements could reduce transaction times and lower network fees, potentially leading to higher on-chain activity and increased trading volumes. The technical upgrade is expected to bolster network reliability, which may attract institutional investors and drive long-term price stability.