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Ethereum Activates Fusaka Upgrade, Aiming to Cut Node Costs, Speed Layer-2 Settlements
At the center of the upgrade is PeerDAS, a system that lets validators check small slices of data rather than entire “blobs,” reducing both costs and computational load for validators and layer-2 networks.
Ethereum Developers Prep for Fusaka, Second Upgrade of 2025
The goal of the upgrade is to enable Ethereum to handle the large transaction throughput from the layer-2 chains that use the blockchain as their base layer.
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Also: Celestia’s Matcha Upgrade, Fidelity on Fusaka and World’s New Payroll Pilot.
Celestia’s TIA Token Rises as ‘Matcha’ Upgrade Preps Network for Cross-Chain Future
The event is being called its biggest software upgrade yet, which boosts the network’s capacity and improves token economics.
Injective Launches Native EVM, Promising Faster and Cheaper DeFi
The upgrade aims to make Injective a go-to platform by combining Ethereum compatibility with Injective’s existing high-speed infrastructure.
Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Completes Final Hoodi Test Ahead of Mainnet Launch
With all three tests done, developers will finalize the date that Fusaka will go live on mainnet, tentatively aiming for December 3.
Solana's Marinade Labs CEO Eyes Lower Barrier to Entry for Validators After 'Alpenglow' Upgrade
In a conversation with CoinDesk, Marinade Labs' Michael Repetny gives an overview of the Solana staking ecosystem and the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade.
Ethereum’s Fusaka Rolls Out on Sepolia; Hoodi Testnet Up Next
The test follows a successful rollout on the Holesky testnet two weeks ago.
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 Upgrade to Unlock Permissionless Perp Market Creation
The upgrade marks a major step toward decentralizing Hyperliquid’s derivatives infrastructure, giving builders the ability to launch perpetual futures markets directly onchain.
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.
