Ethereum's Hegota Upgrade Scheduled for Late 2026, Developers Accelerate Roadmap

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Ethereum's network upgrade, named Hegota, is set for late 2026, following the upcoming blockchain upgrade Glamsterdam in early 2026. Developers are speeding up the roadmap to respond to criticism over slow progress. Details for Hegota won’t be confirmed before February, but early talks focus on Verkle trees to lower node hardware needs and boost decentralization.

As per Bijing.com, Ethereum developers have named the network's second major upgrade 'Hegota,' tentatively scheduled for the second half of 2026, following the 'Glamsterdam' upgrade expected in the first half. The accelerated upgrade pace aims to address external criticism over Ethereum's slow development. While full details of Hegota will not be finalized until at least February, early discussions focus on implementing Verkle trees to reduce node hardware requirements and enhance decentralization.

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