Ethereum Fusaka scheduled for late 2025: EVM upgrade likely included
Ethereum's Fusaka hard fork is projected for Q3 or Q4 2025, with the exact schedule yet to be finalized. The upgrade will include the EVM object format (EOF), which introduces significant protocol changes for the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). EOF aims to enhance efficiency by implementing a structured container format for smart contract bytecode, improving the developer environment and contract clarity. Key changes include replacing dynamic jump instructions with RJUMP and RJUMPI, which require hardcoded destinations, and ensuring deploy-time validation for legacy contracts. While supporters advocate for EOF's efficiency and elegance, critics argue it complicates the system and may introduce vulnerabilities. A poll indicates significant opposition among Ethereum holders, with 39 voters against EOF compared to only seven in favor.
