Ethereum's mastermind and the founder, Vitalik Buterin, has introduced new strategies to combat centralization risks in the network's block generation and staking protocols. In a comprehensive blog post, Buterin expressed concerns over centralization issues and put forward diverse solutions, including limiting validator rewards and modifying the role of validators in transaction selection. Buterin proposed limiting the ETH staking limit to curb centralization and suggested capping penalties for slashing (forced exit from the network for malicious behavior) to a maximum of 12.5% of staked ETH to promote validator participation. Additionally, Buterin emphasized the importance of separating block production from transaction selection to enhance decentralization. He suggested giving proposers and stakers the authority to select transactions rather than builders, ensuring a fairer distribution of power within the network. Although these recommendations are still under discussion and subject to debate within the Ethereum community, they highlight Buterin's proactive approach to preserving the network's decentralization. As Ethereum continues to evolve, it will be fascinating to witness how these proposals shape the future of the blockchain.