Ethereum researcher Justin Drake has unveiled a bold proposal to revamp Ethereum's consensus layer, suggesting a shift from the Beacon Chain to a new "Beam Chain." Speaking at Devcon in Bangkok, Drake argued that this transition could align Ethereum more closely with its envisioned final design. He highlighted advancements in technology, like zk-SNARKS and zkEVMs, and proposed reducing the staking requirement from 32 ETH to just 1 ETH. While the proposal isn't official yet, Drake emphasized its potential to enhance Ethereum's blockchain health and long-term outcomes.