Ethereum

**Privacy and Infrastructure** - Payy Network launched as a privacy-first Ethereum L2 with default private token transfers - Robinhood Chain testnet went live on Arbitrum, bridging traditional finance to public infrastructure - Hinkal Protocol enabled private ETH and stablecoin payments on Arbitrum - Blockscout launched Tor-native onion service for privacy-first Ethereum observation **Institutional Adoption** - BNP Paribas launched euro-denominated money market fund on Ethereum - Tokenized RWAs on Ethereum mainnet surpassed $15B market cap - Ondo Finance tokenized stocks (SPYon, QQQon) went live as DeFi collateral on Morpho - Uniswap integrated with Securitize to make BlackRock's BUIDL fund tradable **Technical Progress** - Ethereum Foundation published 2026 priorities: Scale, Improve UX, Harden L1 - L2BEAT launched Interop dashboard tracking cross-chain connectivity - Linea sustained 100+ mGas/s throughput, peaking at 218 mGas/s - Optimism shipped Upgrade 18 for improved OP Stack performance **Milestones** - Aave crossed $1 trillion in all-time loans - Rocket Pool activated Saturn One with 4 ETH megapool validators - Base announced Y Combinator startups can receive funding in USDC - Ether.fi released Android app for mobile staking access

**Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade is now live on mainnet** after activating at epoch 411392 on December 3rd at 21:49 UTC. The upgrade implements **13 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs)** that bring significant scaling and user experience improvements: - **PeerDAS unlocks 8x data throughput** for rollups, enabling cheaper blob fees and faster confirmations - **R1 curve support** enables mobile-native passkeys and simpler signatures for better wallet UX - **Based pre-confirmations** reduce transaction latency from minutes to milliseconds - **Gas limit increase** from 45M to 60M expands network capacity - **New per-transaction gas cap** of 2^24 requires developer attention **Key upcoming dates:** - BPO1: December 9th - BPO2: January 7th Community members continue monitoring the network for any issues over the next 24 hours following the successful activation.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced its Q3 2025 grant recipients, showcasing the latest wave of funded projects and community initiatives. The quarterly funding round supported various projects advancing Ethereum's ecosystem development and innovation. **Key highlights:** - Multiple projects received funding to advance Ethereum technology - Community initiatives were prioritized in the selection process - Grant recipients are working on diverse aspects of the ecosystem The foundation continues its commitment to supporting developers and researchers building on Ethereum's infrastructure. This marks another significant quarter of ecosystem investment and community growth.

**Devconnect ARG** kicks off tomorrow in Buenos Aires, bringing together the global Ethereum ecosystem for a week-long festival. The event features: - **Ethereum Worlds Fair** (first ever) - Ethereum Day on November 17 - ETHConAR on November 18 - Multiple community-driven events throughout the week Developers, builders, and Ethereum enthusiasts are converging in Argentina's capital for hands-on experiences with Ethereum technology. **Full event schedule** and registration available at [devconnect.org/calendar](https://devconnect.org/calendar)

Ethereum's weekly All Core Developer calls generate significant discussion that can be challenging to follow. A new **"Checkpoint" series** addresses this by providing: - High-level updates every 4-6 weeks - Digestible summaries of core development progress - Regular tracking of important protocol changes The series aims to make Ethereum's technical development more accessible to the broader community by condensing complex developer discussions into manageable updates.

**Key Ethereum Developments:** - Pectra upgrade live with smart account features and 2x L2 capacity - Stripe launches stablecoin accounts in 101 countries - Uniswap reaches $3T all-time swap volume - Multiple L2s reach Stage 1: Base, Kinto, Scroll, and Starknet **Technical Achievements:** - ZKSync achieves full EVM equivalence - SuccinctLabs/RiscZero reduces block proving to 12s - Aztec launches public testnet for private L2 **Adoption Highlights:** - Coinbase integrates Farcaster social - AAVE partners with ANT for RWA marketplace - WorldID verifies 12.5M humans on L2 - MorphoLabs hits $1B TVL on Base

Microsoft Fabric users can now access Ethereum blockchain data through Space and Time's integration. This development marks a significant step in enterprise blockchain adoption. - The integration enables direct querying of Ethereum on-chain data - Space and Time, operating on ZKsync Chain, provides ZK-verified data - Enterprise users can now access trustless, queryable blockchain data for business analytics This collaboration bridges the gap between traditional enterprise systems and blockchain technology, making Web3 data more accessible to mainstream businesses.

A new 'Checkpoint' series has been introduced to provide condensed updates from Ethereum's weekly All Core Developer calls. - Series will cover 4-5 calls per update - Focus on high-level development progress - Aims to make technical discussions more accessible The initiative comes as Ethereum continues to evolve, with recent discussions including the Dencun upgrade coordination among core developers. *Follow the Checkpoint series to stay informed about Ethereum's technical development without getting overwhelmed by weekly details.*

The Ethereum Foundation emphasizes its dedication to treating information as a public good, highlighting two key initiatives: - **Research Grant Program**: Launched in 2022 to support academic research and knowledge sharing - **Next Billion Fellowship**: Focuses on documenting community impact stories and technological accessibility These programs align with the Foundation's core mission of keeping technology open and accessible while fostering community-driven development. *Learn more about ongoing research opportunities and fellowship applications through the Ethereum Foundation portal.*

Mulenga Kapwepwe, founder of the Women's History Museum of Zambia, initiated discussions with local tech experts about blockchain's potential role in cultural preservation. This exploration follows a growing trend of African cultural institutions seeking innovative technological solutions. The initiative connects with other regional movements like Bitcoin Dada in Kenya, which focuses on empowering African women in blockchain technology. Key points: - Museum founder exploring blockchain for heritage preservation - Local tech community engaged in discussions - Part of broader African tech adoption movement *This intersection of traditional cultural preservation and blockchain technology represents an emerging trend in African heritage institutions.*