Ethereum Foundation reveals 2026 protocol roadmap

The Ethereum Foundation has released its protocol roadmap for 2026. The plan is structured around three main pillars: improving user experience (UX), hardening the L1, and scaling. To expand network throughput, the foundation is considering a gradual increase of the gas limit to over 100 million. It also plans to advance enhanced Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS) and further expand blob parameters. Simultaneously, the foundation will develop zkEVM clients and continue to pursue security-focused initiatives, including strengthening censorship resistance and preparing for quantum computing.