Ethereum Advances with New Network Upgrade Schedules

Key Points:

  • Ethereum developers reschedule Fusaka upgrade to Dec 9, 2025.
  • Testnet participation at 99% with client teams involved.
  • Discussing improvements in Gas accuracy with dedicated sessions.

Ethereum developers confirmed key updates for network advancements during the All Core Devs – Execution #223 meeting on October 23, including adjustment in Fusaka BPO1 schedule and Glamsterdam progress.

These updates impact Ethereum’s system efficiency and user experience, fostering improvement in network operations and influencing ETH’s position in the decentralized finance landscape.

Ethereum’s Fusaka Rescheduling and Glamsterdam Readiness Confirmed

The ACDE #223 meeting confirmed important changes in Ethereum’s roadmap, with the Fusaka testnet showing robust health at a 99% participation rate and all client teams actively engaged. Developers advanced the date for Fusaka’s BPO1 launch from December 17 to December 9, 2025.

This highlights Ethereum’s adaptive approach to scheduling network enhancements. Christine Kim, Vice President of Research, Galaxy Digital, said, “BPO1 has been moved up to December 9, 2025, at the developers’ request.”

The Glamsterdam update saw local operations of BAL confirming technological readiness, with network deployment expected imminently. These advancements promise to enhance gas efficiency, an area explored in depth with future-focused breakout sessions.

Market Impact and DeFi Opportunities Amid Upgrade News

Did you know? Previous Ethereum upgrades like Shanghai and Holesky resulted in notable shifts in market dynamics and client participation rates.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently valued at $3,958.83 with a market cap of $477.82 billion, marking a 1.78% increase over 24 hours. The 24-hour trading volume stands at $37.56 billion, despite a 13.17% decrease. These metrics reflect ETH’s continuing market dominance with a 12.74% share as of October 24, 2025.

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Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 10:00 UTC on October 24, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

According to Coincu research, potential upgrades present opportunities for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols reliant on mainnet gas behavior. ETH’s market interactions could drive DeFi changes, likely influencing adoption rates and transaction efficiencies significantly.

Source: https://coincu.com/ethereum/ethereum-network-upgrades-impact/