The Ethereum network is preparing for a significant upgrade known as Shanghai, slated for the first half of 2026. This upgrade promises to introduce crucial features that could enhance the network's functionality and performance. The publication provides the following information:
Key Features of the Shanghai Upgrade
Among the key features of the Shanghai upgrade are:
- Blocklevel Access Lists
- Enshrined ProposerBuilder Separation
These innovations are expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming Hegota upgrade, which will follow Shanghai.
Finalization of the Shanghai Upgrade
Developers are set to finalize the full scope of the Shanghai upgrade during a meeting on January 5. However, major Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) for the Hegota upgrade will not be revealed until at least February. The work deferred from Shanghai is anticipated to enrich Hegota's feature set, ultimately enhancing the overall performance of the Ethereum blockchain.
Recent unverified reports have emerged regarding a potential Ethereum upgrade known as the Glamsterdam fork, which contrasts with the upcoming Shanghai upgrade. For more details, see more.
