Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Aims to Enhance Scalability and Efficiency
Ethereum's Upcoming Fusaka Upgrade
- Ethereum is preparing for the Fusaka upgrade, expected by end of November or early December, following testnet outcomes.
- Fusaka combines upgrades to both Ethereum's consensus and execution layers, enhancing scalability and efficiency.
- The upgrade aims to reduce transaction costs on rollup networks and simplify node operation, potentially benefiting new participants.
- It includes 12 major Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), notably EIP-7594 (PeerDAS), which enhances data availability verification and supports cheaper Layer 2 transactions.
- Fusaka could make it easier for smaller players to operate nodes, though significant cost reductions may not be seen by large validator fleets.
- VanEck suggests that Fusaka will lower infrastructure costs for full node operators and reinforce ETH as a store of value and settlement asset.
- Other changes include improvements to transaction fee calculations and block size limits, enhancing Ethereum's predictability and compatibility with cryptography standards.
- Fusaka has successfully completed initial tests, with further testing scheduled before finalizing the mainnet launch date.
- The upgrade sets the stage for future enhancements, including the Glamsterdam upgrade in 2026, focusing on proposer-builder separation for improved block production security.