Ethereum developers have finalized plans to increase the network’s gas limit to 60 million units with the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, marking the third such adjustment in 2025 as scaling remains central to the blockchain’s roadmap. The decision, confirmed by Ethereum Foundation contributor Tim Beiko during the All Core Devs Execution call #221, accelerates the network’s capacity expansion with testnet activations beginning in October and mainnet deployment expected shortly after. This coordinated effort aims to significantly boost transaction throughput amid growing demand for block space, with projections indicating a 33% improvement in Layer-1 performance and a staggering 133% increase in Layer-2 capacity by year-end.
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0 posts last weekTim Beiko: The Steady Hand Behind Ethereum’s Evolution
Tim Beiko, Ethereum’s core protocol coordinator, is the quiet force behind the network’s major upgrades, including the landmark transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake known as ‘The Merge.’ With a background in AI and product management, Beiko found his calling in Ethereum’s complex technical landscape, eventually joining the Ethereum Foundation. He now leads All Core Devs meetings and simplifies technical updates for public understanding. Recently, he has been instrumental in the Pectra upgrade, which introduces significant changes like EIP-7702 for smart wallets and enhanced Layer 2 capabilities. Despite challenges, such as resisting transaction rollbacks during hacks, Beiko remains committed to Ethereum’s long-term stability, proving that his behind-the-scenes role is vital to the network’s success.
about Tim Beiko: The Steady Hand Behind Ethereum's EvolutionEthereum Foundation’s Leadership Shake-Up Sparks Concerns
Christine Kim, ex-VP of Research at Galaxy Digital, has criticized the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) new leadership structure, pointing to unclear role distributions and a confusing organizational chart. Key figures like Tim Beiko, Barnabé Monnot, and Alex Stokes are handling multiple responsibilities, including research, development, and scaling efforts. The EF’s color-coded chart has drawn scrutiny for its ambiguous groupings, prompting Monnot to acknowledge its complexity. The restructuring follows ongoing criticism of EF’s management, including recent layoffs and the renaming of departments. While some, like co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang, support the changes, others, such as Multicoin Capital’s Kyle Samani, warn of potential conflicts. The shake-up coincides with security concerns tied to Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, including phishing attacks exploiting EIP-7702.
about Ethereum Foundation's Leadership Shake-Up Sparks ConcernsEthereum Foundation Restructures for Scaling & UX Focus
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has restructured its core development team, reducing headcount to focus on scaling and user experience. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced leadership changes earlier this year, with Tim Beiko and Ansgar Dietrichs leading Layer 1 scaling, while Alex Stokes and Francesco D’Amato oversee Layer 2. Barnabé Monnot and Josh Rudolf are tasked with improving UX, supported by advisor Dankrad Feist. The EF’s strategy now centers on three key priorities: scaling Layer 1, scaling blobs (data availability), and enhancing UX. The recent ‘Pectra’ upgrade, increasing staking limits and refining wallet features, marks progress toward these goals. Analysts are optimistic, with ETH potentially reaching $4,000 as it trades at $2,630, still below its all-time high of $4,891.
about Ethereum Foundation Restructures for Scaling & UX FocusEthereum Foundation Restructures, Lays Off Staff for Scalability
The Ethereum Foundation has laid off members of its research and development team as part of a broader restructuring plan. The rebranded ‘Protocol’ division will focus on three key areas: scaling Ethereum’s base layer, expanding blob space, and improving user experience. Leadership roles have been clearly defined, with Tim Beiko, Ansgar Dietrichs, Alex Stokes, and others spearheading different initiatives. The foundation emphasized transparency, governance improvements, and community feedback channels. This reorganization follows criticism over unresolved technical challenges, including scalability and developer engagement. New co-executive directors were appointed earlier this year to address these concerns.
about Ethereum Foundation Restructures, Lays Off Staff for ScalabilityEthereum Foundation Restructures R&D Teams Under ‘Protocol’
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a major restructuring of its Protocol R&D teams under a new ‘Protocol’ brand, targeting three key initiatives: scaling Layer 1, scaling blobs for data storage, and enhancing user experience. Dedicated leaders, including Tim Beiko and Alex Stokes, will oversee these efforts, while some team members will depart. The foundation aims to bridge the gap between research and implementation, addressing past hurdles like testnet failures during the Pectra Upgrade. Dankrad Feist, known for ‘Danksharding,’ will serve as a strategic advisor. The restructuring reflects the foundation’s push to meet growing demands and prepare Ethereum for broader adoption.
about Ethereum Foundation Restructures R&D Teams Under 'Protocol'Ethereum Foundation Merges Teams to Boost Scaling & UX
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has merged its protocol research and development teams into a single unit named ‘Protocol,’ focusing on three key priorities: scaling the base layer, expanding blob capacity for layer-2 networks, and improving user experience. The reorganization, effective immediately, assigns clear leadership roles—Tim Beiko and Ansgar Dietrichs for base-layer scaling, Alex Stokes and Francesco D’Amato for layer-2 throughput, and Barnabé Monnot and Josh Rudolf for UX projects. The move responds to advancements in zkEVM rollups and rising demand for Ethereum as a settlement layer. Protocol aims to shorten development cycles, enhance accountability, and integrate community feedback through adjusted governance forums. Some staff departed during the transition, and EF is recruiting for UX and performance-engineering roles while planning collaborative workshops with external teams ahead of the next network upgrade.
about Ethereum Foundation Merges Teams to Boost Scaling & UXEthereum Pectra Upgrade Goes Live with Major Changes
The Ethereum network has successfully activated the Pectra upgrade, merging Prague (execution layer) and Electra (consensus layer) updates. Key features include EIP-7702, enabling regular wallets to function like smart contracts, allowing fee payments in non-ETH tokens and batch transactions. The validator stake limit has also increased from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, simplifying operations for institutional stakers. Layer 2 networks gain increased data capacity, promising faster and cheaper transactions. Despite these advancements, security researchers caution that new message-signing mechanisms could expose wallets to risks, and some developers express concerns over inconsistent dApp permission standards across wallets.
about Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Goes Live with Major ChangesBNB Chain’s Lorentz Upgrade Boosts Speed Amid Ethereum Turmoil
BNB Chain has successfully implemented its Lorentz mainnet hard fork, significantly reducing block times to 1.5 seconds on BSC and 0.5 seconds on OpBNB. This upgrade improves transaction speed and dApp responsiveness, solidifying BNB Chain’s position as a leading Web3 platform. In contrast, Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade faces delays and developer disagreements, particularly over the exclusion of EOF (Ethereum Object Format). While BNB’s technical advancements have not yet boosted its price (currently at $603.69, down 0.65%), the smoother upgrade process contrasts with Ethereum’s internal strife. The divide within Ethereum’s development community could further advantage BNB Chain in the blockchain scalability race.
about BNB Chain's Lorentz Upgrade Boosts Speed Amid Ethereum TurmoilEthereum’s Fusaka Hard Fork Delayed, Drops EOF Upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation has confirmed that the Fusaka hard fork, expected in Q3 or Q4 2025, will proceed without the EVM Object Format (EOF) due to internal disagreements among core developers. The Geth team opposed EOF, citing complexity and potential network instability risks. Instead, Fusaka will prioritize PeerDAS (Peer Data Availability Sampling), a scalability solution that improves data validation efficiency. Despite the setback, Ethereum’s market performance remains bullish, with ETH surging 13.35% in a week and trading volume spiking 56.35%. The cautious approach reflects Ethereum’s focus on stability over rapid feature deployment.
about Ethereum's Fusaka Hard Fork Delayed, Drops EOF UpgradeDeFi Fund Urges White House to Drop Tornado Cash Charges
The DeFi Education Fund has petitioned the White House to drop charges against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, calling the DOJ’s prosecution ‘lawless’ and a threat to open-source development. The group argues that holding developers liable for how others use their code contradicts FinCEN’s guidance and stifles innovation. The letter, signed by industry leaders, warns that such legal actions could drive crypto development out of the U.S. and urges the administration to restore legal clarity. The case follows a Texas court ruling that the Treasury overstepped in sanctioning Tornado Cash, adding fuel to the debate over regulatory overreach in crypto.
about DeFi Fund Urges White House to Drop Tornado Cash ChargesEhereum Proposes 4x Gas Limit Increase in Fusaka Hard Fork
Ethereum core developers are considering a major gas limit increase to 150 million as part of the Fusaka hard fork, following the Pectra upgrade expected in May. The proposal, outlined in EIP 9678, seeks to scale layer 1 execution but requires rigorous testing to fix potential client bugs. Validators recently raised the gas limit to 36 million in February, but developers argue a larger increase is necessary to meet growing demand. The Fusaka upgrade, tentatively scheduled for late 2025, will prioritize this change, though additional EIPs may be needed to support the higher limit. Client developers will need time to test and resolve issues before implementation.
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