Key facts
- Ethereum's next major upgrade, Hegotá, is planned for a 2027 release.
- Frame Transactions (EIP-8141) is a key proposal that could allow users to customize transaction execution and payment.
- Accompanying proposals aim to enable privacy pools to pay their own fees, reducing reliance on third parties.
- FOCIL (EIP-7805) is the sole confirmed proposal for Hegotá, designed to prevent transaction censorship.
- Developers are evaluating 66 proposals, with final selections to be made in upcoming core developer meetings.
Ethereum developers are evaluating 66 proposals for the blockchain's next major upgrade, codenamed Hegotá, scheduled for release in 2027. A central consideration is Frame Transactions (EIP-8141), which could allow users to customize how their transactions are approved, executed, and paid for. This, along with related proposals like Keyed Nonces and Recent Roots, aims to reduce the need for external infrastructure for private payment applications on Ethereum.
Currently, Ethereum transactions are publicly visible, posing challenges for privacy-conscious users. While applications have developed solutions, the proposed changes would integrate some of this functionality directly into the network, potentially allowing for features like third-party fee coverage or bundled actions within a single payment.