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Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. EF is an integral part of a vast ecosystem of organizations, individuals, and companies that support Ethereum. EF's purpose is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a respected voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to promote Ethereum to the outside world.
Polaris completes $1 million angel round, with participation from the Ethereum Foundation and 30+ founders and contributors
Polaris has announced the completion of a $1 million angel round, with participation from institutions including the Ethereum Foundation, Fusion (under IPOR), Altitude, Liquity, LI.FI, as well as more than 30 founders and contributors such as Daily Gwei founder Anthony Sassano. The project is a permissionless on-chain yield protocol whose core product is the interest-bearing reserve asset pETH, alongside USDp and GOLDp, designed to provide native yield for any on-chain asset.
Ethlabs: Existing Funding Commitments Can Support Operations for 2 to 3 Years, Forming a Complementary Collaboration with the Ethereum Foundation
Ethereum non-profit research and development organization Ethlabs released an FAQ stating that current funding commitments can support the team's operations for the next 2 to 3 years, and will continue to pursue subsequent fundraising, with the community funding round still open.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Accelerate Quantum-Resistant Upgrades, US Invests $300 Million in Quantum Hardware
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Department of Commerce is allocating up to $100 million each to three quantum computing companies—Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantinuum—through the CHIPS Act, totaling up to $300 million. The funding will support the expansion of hardware, manufacturing, and error-correction systems, alongside the simultaneous acquisition of minority stakes in all three firms. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum developers are accelerating post-quantum cryptography upgrade initiatives. The Ethereum Foundation has set December 2029 as the deadline for foundational-layer quantum-resistant upgrades encompassing the execution, consensus, and data layers. While Bitcoin has no unified timeline, two proposals—BIP-360 (post-quantum output types) and BIP-361 (phasing out ECDSA and Schnorr signatures)—are advancing rapidly, with researchers likewise identifying 2029 as the critical window to complete a trusted migration path.
Ethereum plans to achieve a quantum-safe L1 by 2029, with the Hegotá upgrade roadmap taking shape.
According to The Block, the Ethereum Foundation Protocol Cluster has released a list of EIP ratings for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, setting December 2029 as the target milestone for achieving full quantum resistance. The two S-tier (mandatory delivery) proposals for the upgrade are: FOCIL (EIP-7805) at the consensus layer, which enhances censorship resistance by requiring validator committees to enforce the inclusion of public mempool transactions; and framework transactions (EIP-8141) at the execution layer, which natively integrates account abstraction, supporting custom signatures, sponsored gas, and batch operations to improve security and quantum resistance. The Ethereum Foundation stated that this timeline aligns with the independent migration targets of Google, Cloudflare, and Microsoft, and the December 2029 deadline will be considered non-negotiable prior to January 2027. Hegotá is not the final quantum-safe fork, but rather a critical milestone determining whether subsequent upgrades can proceed on schedule. From the Q4 2026 Glamsterdam upgrade to December 2029, the average fork cycle is only about 7.2 months, leaving extremely limited execution slack.
Privacy Pools vulnerability fixed in March; 0xbow.io awards $5,000 bounty to researcher ross.wei
Odaily News: 0xbow.io, a privacy and regulatory compliance tool supported by the Ethereum Foundation, has awarded a $5,000 bounty to researcher ross.wei for disclosing a vulnerability in the Privacy Pools v1 SDK. The vulnerability reduced the entropy of user account master key generation and was fixed in March. The team has provided a migration process, and no user funds were lost.
Ethereum Staking Reward Cut Proposal Sparks Outrage: Community Fears Damage to DeFi and Weakened Decentralization
Odaily News - Ethereum Improvement Proposal EIP-8363 ("Tapered Issuance Burn") has triggered strong backlash from the community, becoming one of the most contentious debates over Ethereum's economic model since The Merge. The proposal, put forward by Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, ETHCC co-founder Jerome de Tychey, and others, aims to gradually reduce validator rewards as the ETH staking ratio rises, ultimately bringing new issuance down to zero when staked ETH reaches 50% of the total supply.However, the proposal has drawn opposition from DeFi developers, staking service providers, and institutional investors alike. Critics argue that lowering staking yields could weaken the network's decentralization, disrupt Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem, and heighten market uncertainty around ETH's monetary policy. Opponents believe market mechanisms can already naturally regulate staking demand. Berryman noted that as yields decline to around 2%, new staking demand may naturally taper off, without the need for protocol-level changes to issuance policy.Ether.fi founder Mike Silagadze stated that the proposal is "detrimental to decentralization, Ethereum adoption, and the network's reputation." Bitwise Ethereum business lead Steve Berryman also pointed out that institutional investors require policy certainty, and adjusting the issuance mechanism could introduce additional uncertainty. Greg Koumoutsos, technical research lead at the Lido Labs Foundation, noted that Ethereum pays not only in "slashable ETH" but also in decentralization, node diversity, censorship resistance, and network resilience. Aave founder Stani Kulechov also warned that reducing ETH staking yields could impact the DeFi ecosystem, as a large volume of staking derivatives has become an integral part of lending and yield strategies.Additionally, the community is concerned that lowering staking rewards could paradoxically intensify centralization. Since individual validators lack economies of scale, declining yields may drive smaller nodes to exit, while large exchanges and institutional staking providers—backed by greater business demand—could continue expanding their market share.Currently, EIP-8363 involves not only staking reward adjustments but has also sparked broad discussions over Ethereum's long-term monetary policy, governance stability, and institutional confidence. The community believes that such a significant change to the economic model requires more thorough debate and a longer evaluation period. (Cointelegraph)
Ethereum Foundation Recruiting Protocol Security Researcher
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is globally recruiting Protocol Security Researchers (Remote Full-time), a role within the Protocol Security team. The team is responsible for identifying and intercepting vulnerabilities before they reach mainnet, with work covering Execution Layer/Consensus Layer security reviews, AI-assisted vulnerability discovery, fuzzing, specification audits, and coordinating vulnerability disclosure. Candidates are required to have deep experience with the Ethereum protocol, be familiar with EL/CL specifications and client implementations, and be proficient in languages such as Go, Rust, Java, C#, Nim, or Python. There are no hard requirements on years of work experience, with technical depth being the core consideration.
Author of the "Ethereum Cypherpunk Manifesto" Joins the Ethereum Foundation Board
: The Ethereum Foundation has announced that Pascal Caversaccio, also known as pcaversaccio (or "pc"), has joined its Board of Directors, increasing the board's membership to four.Caversaccio is a co-founder of the Ethereum security organization SEAL 911 and a well-known security expert and privacy advocate within the crypto ecosystem. He has gained attention for his technical security capabilities, as well as his commentary on cypherpunk culture, privacy, and decentralization, and is the author of the "Ethereum Cypherpunk Manifesto".Aya Miyaguchi, Chair of the Ethereum Foundation, stated that Caversaccio brings not only security and privacy expertise but also practical experience highly aligned with Ethereum's core values. She expressed anticipation for the new perspective he will bring to the foundation, pushing it to think more deeply about security and privacy issues.Currently, the Ethereum Foundation Board of Directors includes Aya Miyaguchi, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Swiss legal representative Patrick Storchenegger, and the newly added Caversaccio. The foundation stated that the board acts like a "security committee," responsible for protecting the foundation's core mission and ensuring its compliance as a Swiss foundation.This appointment is also part of recent adjustments within the Ethereum ecosystem's governance. As the foundation has faced discussions regarding organizational changes, governance transparency, and roadmap coordination in recent years, the inclusion of a figure focused on security and privacy on the board may further strengthen Ethereum's cypherpunk positioning and long-term value narrative.
Ethereum Foundation transferred 566.27 ETH to an address, worth approximately $1.09 million
Odaily News: According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the Ethereum Foundation Grants address (0x9eE...313D) transferred 566.27 ETH to an address, worth approximately $1.09 million; additionally, 2.62 ETH was transferred to another address associated with the Ethereum Foundation, which had previously moved funds to Upbit.
US spot Ethereum ETFs total net inflows exceed $11.23 billion; Ethereum Foundation undergoes organizational restructuring
During the 11th year of Ethereum, the Ethereum Foundation underwent organizational restructuring, including leadership departures, layoffs, the introduction of a new CROPS mandate, and the spin-off of EthLabs, Ethereum Systems, and Ethereum Institutional as independent entities. The Ethereum Foundation seeks to further decentralize its role within the ecosystem. Concurrently, Ethereum continued to advance its technology and institutional adoption, launching the Fusaka upgrade and attracting participation from Wall Street institutions such as BlackRock and JPMorgan; cumulative inflows into US spot Ethereum ETFs have exceeded $11.23 billion.
Ethereum Foundation Grants 2,469 stETH Worth $4.34M to Argot in 4th Year Funding
: According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, one hour ago, the Ethereum Foundation issued the 4th-year grant funding of 2,469 stETH, valued at $4.34 million, to Argot, a non-profit Ethereum development organization.In July of last year, the Ethereum Foundation provided Argot with a 3-year operational funding grant of 7,000 ETH. After receiving the funds, Argot sold 4,826.6 ETH at an average price of $3,194, converting them into 15.417 million USDC. In July next year, the Ethereum Foundation is expected to issue the final 5th-year grant of 2,469 stETH to Argot.
Ethereum Foundation Completes Five-Year Funding Commitment to Argot Collective
According to official sources, the Ethereum Foundation stated that it has completed its five-year cooperation agreement with Argot Collective to support the development and maintenance of critical Ethereum infrastructure under a neutral, independent framework. Argot Collective stated that both parties have completed the final phase of the original five-year funding commitment, with approximately 4,938 staked ETH to be transferred to a multi-signature wallet and unlocked in phases on July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027.
Sharplink resumes ETH accumulation after 8-month hiatus, receives 5,000 ETH worth $7.85 million
According to on-chain analyst Ember's monitoring, Sharplink received 5,000 ETH (worth $7.85 million) from FalconX 6 hours ago. This marks the company's first ETH accumulation in 8 months.Sharplink currently holds 876,000 ETH, valued at $1.37 billion, with an average cost of $3,609. It is currently facing an unrealized loss of $1.789 billion, a decline of 56%.On June 23, Bitmine, Sharplink, and Joseph Lubin jointly established the Ethereum non-profit organization Ethlabs to take over some of the Ethereum Foundation's functions.
Bankless founder, who has fully exited ETH, expresses support for Ethlabs, calling it "the brightest future for Ethereum"
Odaily News David Hoffman, the founder of Bankless who previously liquidated all his ETH, posted on X regarding the newly established Ethlabs, stating: "The Ethereum Foundation (EF) deliberately left a power vacuum, allowing new organizational structures to step up and influence the direction of Ethereum's development.""I believe the direction Ethlabs is leading represents the brightest future for Ethereum. I am pleased to and will continue to support them on their journey ahead."Previously, David Hoffman publicly stated in late May that he had fully exited his ETH positions. Last night, several former Ethereum Foundation researchers announced the establishment of the non-profit organization Ethlabs, aiming to drive Ethereum into its next phase of growth. Bitmine, SharpLink, and Joe Lubin have all expressed their support.
Research teams including the Ethereum Foundation use AI to optimize algorithms, reducing the resource threshold for quantum cracking of BTC and ETH by 50%
Odaily News: Researchers from institutions including the Ethereum Foundation, Theta Labs, and StarkWare have jointly published a paper, using AI coding agents to deeply optimize the core operations of Shor's algorithm. The computing resources required for a potential quantum attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum (secp256k1 cryptographic system) have been reduced by more than 50% compared to Google's benchmark in March of this year. The number of logical qubits required for the circuit has been compressed to 1,151, and later versions have even been reduced to 813. Although current quantum hardware still cannot directly break public chains, the research shows that pure algorithmic optimization is significantly narrowing the time window for the quantum threat. The researchers emphasize that quantum-resistant upgrades take a long time and cannot be applied retroactively, and the industry needs to prepare defenses in advance. (Coindesk)
Privacy Pools vulnerability fixed in March; 0xbow.io awards $5,000 bounty to researcher ross.wei
Odaily News: 0xbow.io, a privacy and regulatory compliance tool supported by the Ethereum Foundation, has awarded a $5,000 bounty to researcher ross.wei for disclosing a vulnerability in the Privacy Pools v1 SDK. The vulnerability reduced the entropy of user account master key generation and was fixed in March. The team has provided a migration process, and no user funds were lost.
Ethereum Foundation Recruiting Protocol Security Researcher
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is globally recruiting Protocol Security Researchers (Remote Full-time), a role within the Protocol Security team. The team is responsible for identifying and intercepting vulnerabilities before they reach mainnet, with work covering Execution Layer/Consensus Layer security reviews, AI-assisted vulnerability discovery, fuzzing, specification audits, and coordinating vulnerability disclosure. Candidates are required to have deep experience with the Ethereum protocol, be familiar with EL/CL specifications and client implementations, and be proficient in languages such as Go, Rust, Java, C#, Nim, or Python. There are no hard requirements on years of work experience, with technical depth being the core consideration.
Cambridge Study: US Hosts ~31% of Ethereum Nodes; Over One-Third Nodes Offline Could Impact Finalization
Odaily Odaily A new study by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance reveals that approximately 31% of Ethereum node activity is located in the United States, with another 39% distributed across EU countries excluding the UK, indicating that the geographic distribution of Ethereum nodes remains relatively concentrated in Western nations.Lead researcher Alexander Neumuller stated that while node distribution is not currently concentrated in any single country, it is heavily reliant on a few major cloud service providers, including Hetzner, Amazon AWS, and OVH. Notably, the Ethereum network does not require half of its validators to fail for problems to arise. If more than one-third of validators go offline simultaneously, the network may be unable to finalize block checkpoints (finalization). Neumuller pointed out that nodes and validators do not have a one-to-one correspondence; a single node may run multiple validators. Therefore, it is currently impossible to precisely assess the actual impact on the validator network from the failure of a specific node or service provider.Furthermore, the study reassessed the energy consumption of Ethereum following The Merge. Data shows that Ethereum's current annual energy consumption is approximately 7.9 GWh, equivalent to a continuous power draw of about 1 MW. This represents only about 0.02% of pre-merge levels, a reduction of approximately 99.98%. Currently, over 56% of the energy used by the Ethereum network comes from sustainable sources, exceeding the global average.The study also noted that client software diversity is another potential risk. If a dominant client software has a vulnerability, it could affect a large number of network participants. The report was published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and supported by the Ethereum Foundation. (The)
Ethereum Foundation: AI Discovers Vulnerability That Could Cause Validator Nodes to Go Offline, But Manual Verification Still Required
According to CoinDesk, the Ethereum Foundation recently disclosed that its security team used AI agents to test the software running on Ethereum validator nodes and successfully discovered a vulnerability that could be triggered remotely, causing node crashes. However, researchers emphasized that amidst the large volume of security reports generated by AI, manual review remains a key step in distinguishing real vulnerabilities from false positives. Reportedly, the vulnerability discovered resides in the Ethereum network message propagation protocol gossipsub, where attackers can remotely trigger the node software into an abnormal computation state, causing the program to crash and shut down, taking the validator node offline until the operator manually restarts it. The vulnerability has been fixed and registered under the number "CVE-2026-34219". Nikos Baxevanis, a member of the Ethereum Foundation Protocol Security Team, stated that the truly surprising aspect of this incident was not the AI's ability to discover vulnerabilities, but the significant amount of time the team spent distinguishing which vulnerabilities were real and which were merely plausible "hallucinations".
Opinion: Trump Signs Quantum Security Executive Order, Potentially Boosting Bitcoin Post-Quantum Security R&D
US President Trump signed two executive orders on Monday aimed at accelerating the nation's quantum computing capabilities and advancing the migration of government systems to post-quantum cryptography. While the orders do not directly mention Bitcoin, industry insiders believe this could benefit blockchain post-quantum security research and development.The two executive orders focus on defending against advanced cryptographic attacks and driving the frontier of quantum innovation. This includes a clear timeline: advancing quantum sensor construction by September 2028, and requiring federal high-value assets and high-impact systems to complete their post-quantum cryptography migration by the end of 2031.Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, stated that this means the US government will allocate funds and time to achieve post-quantum security goals. It may also extend these requirements to the entire federal contractor system, not just government agencies, thereby accelerating the practical application of post-quantum cryptographic technology.This policy comes amid growing attention within the blockchain industry to quantum threats. The Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, and others have already begun advancing post-quantum security R&D, while the Bitcoin community is also discussing potential risks. Some Bitcoin held in publicly exposed addresses is considered vulnerable to private key derivation attacks once sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge.Pruden noted that this executive order sets a clear deadline of 2031 for the adoption of post-quantum cryptography, which is more enforceable than the previous US government guidance which only proposed phasing out traditional cryptographic systems by 2035. For Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, government-level investment in post-quantum security could accelerate the maturation of related tools, standards, and migration pathways.
Research teams including the Ethereum Foundation use AI to optimize algorithms, reducing the resource threshold for quantum cracking of BTC and ETH by 50%
Odaily News: Researchers from institutions including the Ethereum Foundation, Theta Labs, and StarkWare have jointly published a paper, using AI coding agents to deeply optimize the core operations of Shor's algorithm. The computing resources required for a potential quantum attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum (secp256k1 cryptographic system) have been reduced by more than 50% compared to Google's benchmark in March of this year. The number of logical qubits required for the circuit has been compressed to 1,151, and later versions have even been reduced to 813. Although current quantum hardware still cannot directly break public chains, the research shows that pure algorithmic optimization is significantly narrowing the time window for the quantum threat. The researchers emphasize that quantum-resistant upgrades take a long time and cannot be applied retroactively, and the industry needs to prepare defenses in advance. (Coindesk)
Bitcoin and Ethereum Accelerate Quantum-Resistant Upgrades, US Invests $300 Million in Quantum Hardware
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Department of Commerce is allocating up to $100 million each to three quantum computing companies—Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantinuum—through the CHIPS Act, totaling up to $300 million. The funding will support the expansion of hardware, manufacturing, and error-correction systems, alongside the simultaneous acquisition of minority stakes in all three firms. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum developers are accelerating post-quantum cryptography upgrade initiatives. The Ethereum Foundation has set December 2029 as the deadline for foundational-layer quantum-resistant upgrades encompassing the execution, consensus, and data layers. While Bitcoin has no unified timeline, two proposals—BIP-360 (post-quantum output types) and BIP-361 (phasing out ECDSA and Schnorr signatures)—are advancing rapidly, with researchers likewise identifying 2029 as the critical window to complete a trusted migration path.
Trezor supports clear signatures via ERC-7730
The Ethereum Foundation announced that Trezor now supports clear signing via ERC-7730. This feature aims to improve the readability of transaction content, helping users better understand what they are signing when transacting on Ethereum. Previously, the Ethereum Foundation's "Trillion Dollar Security Plan" detailed progress from the Clear Signing Working Group and encouraged more wallets and decentralized applications to participate in developing this standard.
Ethereum plans to achieve a quantum-safe L1 by 2029, with the Hegotá upgrade roadmap taking shape.
According to The Block, the Ethereum Foundation Protocol Cluster has released a list of EIP ratings for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, setting December 2029 as the target milestone for achieving full quantum resistance. The two S-tier (mandatory delivery) proposals for the upgrade are: FOCIL (EIP-7805) at the consensus layer, which enhances censorship resistance by requiring validator committees to enforce the inclusion of public mempool transactions; and framework transactions (EIP-8141) at the execution layer, which natively integrates account abstraction, supporting custom signatures, sponsored gas, and batch operations to improve security and quantum resistance. The Ethereum Foundation stated that this timeline aligns with the independent migration targets of Google, Cloudflare, and Microsoft, and the December 2029 deadline will be considered non-negotiable prior to January 2027. Hegotá is not the final quantum-safe fork, but rather a critical milestone determining whether subsequent upgrades can proceed on schedule. From the Q4 2026 Glamsterdam upgrade to December 2029, the average fork cycle is only about 7.2 months, leaving extremely limited execution slack.
Ethereum Foundation confirms two mandatory EIPs for the Homestead upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has officially selected EIP-7805 (FOCIL) and EIP-8141 (Frame Transactions) as two key mandatory proposals for the Hegotá upgrade, with these two updates forming the core of this hard fork.
Targeting Quantum Resistance by End of 2029, Ethereum Foundation Releases Hegotá Upgrade Rating of 62 EIPs
Odaily News: The Ethereum Foundation has stated that the Protocol Cluster has published two articles providing a systematic assessment of the next network upgrade, Hegotá. Among them, "Hegotá EIP Opinion Post and Tier List" evaluates and grades the 62 EIPs currently proposed — marking the first time the team has released a unified EIP rating list for a network upgrade. Approximately 60 researchers, engineers, and domain experts from 9 teams under the Protocol Cluster participated in the review, submitting a total of 397 rating opinions, and engaging in discussions on controversial proposals. The current and future key focuses of the Ethereum protocol layer include advancing quantum resistance for Ethereum L1 by December 2029. The Protocol Cluster will host an AMA on September 16 at 14:00 UTC to discuss the Hegotá EIP ratings and protocol development priorities.
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Research teams including the Ethereum Foundation use AI to optimize algorithms, reducing the resource threshold for quantum cracking of BTC and ETH by 50%
Odaily News: Researchers from institutions including the Ethereum Foundation, Theta Labs, and StarkWare have jointly published a paper, using AI coding agents to deeply optimize the core operations of Shor's algorithm. The computing resources required for a potential quantum attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum (secp256k1 cryptographic system) have been reduced by more than 50% compared to Google's benchmark in March of this year. The number of logical qubits required for the circuit has been compressed to 1,151, and later versions have even been reduced to 813. Although current quantum hardware still cannot directly break public chains, the research shows that pure algorithmic optimization is significantly narrowing the time window for the quantum threat. The researchers emphasize that quantum-resistant upgrades take a long time and cannot be applied retroactively, and the industry needs to prepare defenses in advance. (Coindesk)
Bitcoin and Ethereum Accelerate Quantum-Resistant Upgrades, US Invests $300 Million in Quantum Hardware
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Department of Commerce is allocating up to $100 million each to three quantum computing companies—Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantinuum—through the CHIPS Act, totaling up to $300 million. The funding will support the expansion of hardware, manufacturing, and error-correction systems, alongside the simultaneous acquisition of minority stakes in all three firms. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum developers are accelerating post-quantum cryptography upgrade initiatives. The Ethereum Foundation has set December 2029 as the deadline for foundational-layer quantum-resistant upgrades encompassing the execution, consensus, and data layers. While Bitcoin has no unified timeline, two proposals—BIP-360 (post-quantum output types) and BIP-361 (phasing out ECDSA and Schnorr signatures)—are advancing rapidly, with researchers likewise identifying 2029 as the critical window to complete a trusted migration path.
Trezor supports clear signatures via ERC-7730
The Ethereum Foundation announced that Trezor now supports clear signing via ERC-7730. This feature aims to improve the readability of transaction content, helping users better understand what they are signing when transacting on Ethereum. Previously, the Ethereum Foundation's "Trillion Dollar Security Plan" detailed progress from the Clear Signing Working Group and encouraged more wallets and decentralized applications to participate in developing this standard.
Ethereum plans to achieve a quantum-safe L1 by 2029, with the Hegotá upgrade roadmap taking shape.
According to The Block, the Ethereum Foundation Protocol Cluster has released a list of EIP ratings for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, setting December 2029 as the target milestone for achieving full quantum resistance. The two S-tier (mandatory delivery) proposals for the upgrade are: FOCIL (EIP-7805) at the consensus layer, which enhances censorship resistance by requiring validator committees to enforce the inclusion of public mempool transactions; and framework transactions (EIP-8141) at the execution layer, which natively integrates account abstraction, supporting custom signatures, sponsored gas, and batch operations to improve security and quantum resistance. The Ethereum Foundation stated that this timeline aligns with the independent migration targets of Google, Cloudflare, and Microsoft, and the December 2029 deadline will be considered non-negotiable prior to January 2027. Hegotá is not the final quantum-safe fork, but rather a critical milestone determining whether subsequent upgrades can proceed on schedule. From the Q4 2026 Glamsterdam upgrade to December 2029, the average fork cycle is only about 7.2 months, leaving extremely limited execution slack.
Ethereum Foundation confirms two mandatory EIPs for the Homestead upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has officially selected EIP-7805 (FOCIL) and EIP-8141 (Frame Transactions) as two key mandatory proposals for the Hegotá upgrade, with these two updates forming the core of this hard fork.
Targeting Quantum Resistance by End of 2029, Ethereum Foundation Releases Hegotá Upgrade Rating of 62 EIPs
Odaily News: The Ethereum Foundation has stated that the Protocol Cluster has published two articles providing a systematic assessment of the next network upgrade, Hegotá. Among them, "Hegotá EIP Opinion Post and Tier List" evaluates and grades the 62 EIPs currently proposed — marking the first time the team has released a unified EIP rating list for a network upgrade. Approximately 60 researchers, engineers, and domain experts from 9 teams under the Protocol Cluster participated in the review, submitting a total of 397 rating opinions, and engaging in discussions on controversial proposals. The current and future key focuses of the Ethereum protocol layer include advancing quantum resistance for Ethereum L1 by December 2029. The Protocol Cluster will host an AMA on September 16 at 14:00 UTC to discuss the Hegotá EIP ratings and protocol development priorities.