Ethereum is facing significant disagreements among core developers regarding two upcoming critical upgrades that could profoundly impact the billion-dollar ecosystem.

Conflicts Over EVM Object Format (EOF) Upgrade

The controversy mainly revolves around the implementation of EVM Object Format (#EOF ) – a format that improves the separation of code and data in Ethereum smart contracts. EOF will test the bytecode before execution, helping applications run faster, cheaper, and reducing validation errors.

However, during the All Core Developers Execution Call (ACDE) on 13/2, the Geth development team – the most popular client software for Ethereum – strongly opposed the integration of EOF in the upcoming Fusaka upgrade.

Geth believes that EOF is too complex and offers only small benefits, while the risks are very high. Developer Marius van der Wijden from Geth expressed concern that implementing EOF could cause more problems than actual benefits.

Escalating Tensions in the Ethereum Community

Despite the Geth team's opposition, many independent developers and other development teams still support the integration of EOF, arguing that it will help improve the speed and operational costs of Ethereum.

Tim Beiko, Head of Protocol Support at the Ethereum Foundation, confirmed that the upgrade #pectra will be deployed on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets by the end of February and early March, with plans to go mainnet on 8/4.

To alleviate tensions, Beiko proposed extending the timeline for completing Fusaka with three key milestones:

  • 13/3: Deadline for proposing new improvements.

  • 27/3: Unified priority for upgrades.

  • 10/4: Final decision on the features of Fusaka.

Significant Impact on Ethereum's Future

Disagreements over EOF not only affect the Fusaka upgrade but also raise significant questions about Ethereum's development pace in the future. A Geth developer suggested that caution and a long-term strategy are needed to achieve improvement goals in the next 12 months.

Meanwhile, Roman Krasiuk from the Reth development team emphasized that without accelerating the upgrade pace, $ETH will struggle to maintain its leading position in the rapidly developing blockchain industry.

Conclusion and Risk Warning

The dispute among Ethereum developers regarding EOF highlights the complexity and sensitivity of upgrading a large blockchain system like Ethereum. This could directly impact the value and performance of ETH in the market.

Risk Warning: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and carries significant risks. Investors should carefully consider before participating and not invest money they cannot afford to lose. The information in this article is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. #anhbacong