Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade Proceeds to Final Testnet, Prepares for December Mainnet Launch

The Ethereum blockchain's upcoming Fusaka upgrade is live on the final Hoodi testnet, with a mainnet launch scheduled for December 3. This upgrade focuses on scalability and security improvements.

Key Features of the Fusaka Upgrade

Introduces EIP-7594 (PeerDAS) to allow validators access to smaller data segments from layer-2 networks, enhancing node efficiency.
EIP-7825 and EIP-7935 aim to increase gas limits and optimize performance for parallel execution of smart contracts.
Strengthens support for zero-knowledge rollups to improve scalability and network throughput.

The Fusaka upgrade will be implemented in three stages: mainnet launch, activation of increased blob capacity EIP, and a second blob capacity hard fork.

Following Fusaka, the next focus will be the Glamsterdam upgrade as part of Ethereum’s “Surge” roadmap, aimed at further enhancing scalability and performance. These developments may impact the ETH price, currently supported at $4,000.

Addressing Blockchain Challenges

The upgrade targets Ethereum's scalability, addressing the "blockchain trilemma" of decentralization, scalability, and security.
Fusaka follows the Pectra upgrade, which improved staking and wallet functionalities.

This development comes amid a leadership change at the Ethereum Foundation, with departures due to strategic direction concerns.