Ethereum developers weigh dropping EOF from upcoming Fusaka upgrade
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade may proceed without EOF
Christine Kim, the former Vice President of Research at Galaxy Digital, has reported that Ethereum’s core developers are actively discussing the potential removal of the Ethereum Virtual Machine Object Format (EOF) from the highly anticipated Fusaka upgrade.
Kim shared her insights in a post on platform X (formerly Twitter), sparking significant interest within the blockchain community.
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EOF, a proposed enhancement aimed at optimizing the efficiency and execution of smart contracts within the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), has been under discussion for some time. While developers had previously considered delaying or adjusting EOF integration, Kim suggested that this time the situation appears different. According to her assessment, there is a real possibility that Ethereum developers may fully remove EOF from Fusaka rather than postponing it once again.
Reasons behind potential removal of EOF and its implications
Kim’s commentary highlights a notable shift in developer sentiment regarding Ethereum’s roadmap. Historically, proposals like EOF faced delays due to concerns over complexity, security risks, and the readiness of supporting infrastructure. However, given that the Fusaka upgrade already contains critical changes, developers may now prefer a more streamlined upgrade process rather than burdening it with additional experimental features.
If Ethereum’s developers ultimately decide to abandon EOF, it could affect broader expectations for the Fusaka upgrade. EOF was originally designed to improve contract modularity and simplify code validation, offering potential long-term scalability benefits. While removing it would not halt Fusaka’s progress, it could postpone some technical improvements to future upgrades.
Community focus on Ethereum’s next steps
The Ethereum community is now eagerly awaiting further official updates as internal discussions continue. Although no final decision has been announced yet, Kim’s remarks suggest that a consensus around excluding EOF is gaining momentum behind the scenes.
As Ethereum continues to evolve through a complex series of upgrades, each development decision — including the fate of EOF — plays a crucial role in shaping the network’s future. Traders, developers, and investors are watching closely, anticipating how these changes may impact Ethereum’s growth, adoption, and technical maturity.
For now, all attention remains focused on the Fusaka upgrade as the next major milestone in Ethereum’s ongoing transformation.
It is also worth noting that Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap, has recently urged Ethereum to concentrate its efforts on Layer 2 solutions.
