Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Could Cut Node Costs, Ease Adoption
Fusaka – a blend of the names Fulu and Osaka – consists of two simultaneous upgrades to Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers, respectively.
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Fusaka – a blend of the names Fulu and Osaka – consists of two simultaneous upgrades to Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers, respectively.
The next two testnet runs are scheduled for Oct. 14 and 28. After those are complete, Ethereum developers will lock in a date for Fusaka’s full mainnet launch.
Ethereum is in the midst of a paradox. Even as ether hit record highs in late August, decentralized finance (DeFi) activity on Ethereum’s layer-1 (L1) looks muted compared to its peak in late 2021. Meanwhile, layer-2 (L2) networks like Arbitrum and Base are booming, with billions in total value locked (TVL).
As Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, it must double-down on its original commitment to privacy, say Zac Williamson, Co-founder and CEO of Aztec Labs, and Sam Richards, Lead of PSE at Ethereum Foundation.
Speaking at EthCC in France, Ethereum’s founder said developers need to stay true to crypto’s principles amid a wave of corporate blockchain adoption.
Ripple (XRP) joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer, rising 2%.
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