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Week 40 · 2026
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The cryptographic world computer | Vitalik
The article explores the technological metamorphosis of Ethereum from a basic blockchain to a complex cryptographic world computer. It highlights how advancements in cryptography and network theory will enable unprecedented levels of privacy, scalability, and parallelized computation by 2030.
Week 26 · 2026
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Ethereum Encrypted Mempool: Progress, Challenges & the Road to Hegota
The article details the technical roadmap for enhancing Ethereum's transaction fairness through the LUCID and FOCIL proposals. These upgrades aim to mitigate MEV exploits and censorship by introducing encrypted mempools and enforced inclusion mechanisms.
Week 22 · 2026
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Some of my perspective on where the EF is going | Vitalik
The Ethereum Foundation is undergoing a strategic transition, adopting the role of a specialized, focused node rather than the central authority for the entire network. The technical roadmap emphasizes prioritizing core principles—specifically censorship resistance and privacy (CROPS)—over simply chasing maximum transaction throughput.
Week 20 · 2026
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Protocol Cluster Updates: May 2026
The Ethereum Protocol Cluster has reached several technical milestones for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, including gas limit floors and ePBS stabilization. The update also details a leadership handover as several key contributors depart the Ethereum Foundation.
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