Scheduled for later this year, this upgrade is expected to address long-term "state growth" and node sustainability. A key candidate for inclusion is Verkle Trees , which would significantly reduce storage requirements for nodes.
Protocol Priorities Update for 2026 | Ethereum Foundation Blog Tag : ethereum news
This first major upgrade of the year focuses on execution efficiency and "Enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation" (ePBS) to improve block construction and decentralization. Scheduled for later this year, this upgrade is
A dedicated track is now focused on post-quantum readiness and protocol resilience to ensure Ethereum remains secure against future threats. 🏦 Institutional Adoption & Real-World Assets (RWA) Scheduled for later this year
Ethereum has transitioned to a more frequent, predictable release cadence to reduce the risk of massive, bundled updates.
Institutional interest has moved beyond speculation into "productive capital".