The Ethereum Foundation is intensifying its focus on privacy by establishing a dedicated research cluster, which aims to enhance private payments, proofs, identity, and enterprise applications. This initiative is part of Ethereum's broader commitment to privacy and scaling, supported by its Privacy and Scaling Explorations (PSE) team. Concurrently, Ethereum developers are preparing for the Fusaka upgrade, expected to reduce node costs and facilitate wider adoption, with a planned rollout by the end of the year. This upgrade combines two significant updates, Fulu and Osaka, marking Ethereum's second major network enhancement in 2023.
In addition to these developments, the AI-focused Polkadot project Phala has decided to migrate fully to Ethereum's Layer 2, leveraging its ecosystem for confidential AI and GPU compute capabilities. Meanwhile, the market has seen volatility, with Ethereum experiencing price declines alongside Bitcoin and Solana, influenced by geopolitical tensions such as the U.S.-China tariff disputes. Despite these fluctuations, Ethereum's ongoing advancements in privacy and network upgrades underscore its strategic efforts to strengthen its infrastructure and appeal to a broader range of use cases.
Ethereum's Roadmap: Enhancing Privacy and Scalability
October 10, 2025
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The Ethereum Foundation is intensifying its focus on privacy by establishing a dedicated research cluster, which aims to enhance private payments, proofs, identity, and enterprise applications. This initiative is part of Ethereum's broader commitment to privacy and scaling, supported by its Privacy and Scaling Explorations (PSE) team.