Ethereum Foundation Experts Answer the Community’s Burning Questions

The AMA session addressed some of the most critical questions about scalability, security, revenue optimization for Ethereum’s base layer, and the integration of next-gen blockchain technology. With active engagement from both industry professionals and the broader crypto community, the discussion provided deep insights into Ethereum’s ongoing evolution.

A central focus was the upcoming Pectra upgrade, which researchers hailed as Ethereum’s most transformative innovation since the Dencun update and the network’s Proof-of-Stake transition in 2022.

Participants also explored native rollups as a means to strengthen the base layer’s economic model and debated the efficiency of blob transactions and their potential influence on ETH’s valuation. Ethereum Foundation experts emphasized that the network’s rapid advancements remain rooted in a firm commitment to security and economic sustainability.

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Ethereum’s Scaling Evolution: What’s Next?

The Ethereum AMA brought exciting insights into the forthcoming Pectra upgrade, a significant step aimed at enhancing the network’s scalability. Researchers confirmed that the rollout of Pectra’s first phase is set to begin in the coming months, underscoring Ethereum’s commitment to rapid innovation.

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One of the hottest topics was the impact of blob transactions. Introduced with the Dencun upgrade, these transactions will now double from three to six per block—a change that, according to Justin Drake, will “shake up the blob fee market.”

As part of its commitment to network security, Ethereum has launched a $2 million bounty program to uncover potential risks in the forthcoming hard fork. The challenge will run through March 24, reinforcing the team’s dedication to rigorous testing and risk mitigation as the blockchain continues to evolve.

Experts also highlighted the importance of enhancing native data access, noting that Ethereum’s expanding economic landscape is opening new monetization opportunities for transactions, even when fees remain low.

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Calls to raise the base fee for blob transactions surfaced during the AMA, with some participants suggesting it as a necessary adjustment. However, Ethereum Foundation researcher Barnabé Monnot emphasized that rushing into short-term fixes could undermine the broader economic trajectory of the network.

I find these arguments very short-sighted, first because they require the network to have an opinion regarding what is the right level of this tax (i.e., something like a fiscal policy), and second because I believe more value will accrue the more we grow the Ethereum economy,

Monnot expressed.

Native Rollups: Ethereum’s Next Step Toward Self-Sufficiency

Another major discussion point was the potential adoption of native rollups, which would allow Ethereum to scale its base layer without dependency on third-party Layer 2 networks. Though still in its early stages, this idea has already gained traction among leading blockchain projects such as Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Scroll.

The discussion around native rollups is quite nascent. Having said that, from my experience it is remarkably easy to sell the concept of native rollups to EVM-equivalent rollups. If a rollup has the option to become native, then why not? It's a strict improvement that is provided essentially free by the L1,

Justin Drake wrote.

The interest surrounding native rollups suggests they could not only optimize network performance but also reintegrate economic activity into Ethereum’s foundational layer. However, as these developments progress, Vitalik Buterin reaffirmed that ensuring the network’s neutrality must remain a guiding principle.

The goal is neutrality of Ethereum, not neutrality of the Ethereum Foundation — often, the two align, but sometimes they misalign, and when that happens we should go for the former,

Buterin shared.

He stressed that the core objective is to safeguard Ethereum’s openness and equilibrium, ensuring that no single player gains outsized control over the network’s trajectory. Researchers also pointed out that Ethereum’s distributed development approach, where multiple teams innovate simultaneously, has been instrumental in shaping its resilience and growth.

Looking back, I'm pretty certain that on our own, we would have never been able to make this much progress in such a timeframe. The parallel exploration of the design space by multiple teams has been enormously beneficial. It is easy to forget about that when focusing on the (real!) challenges this approach created (e.g. around interoperability and fractured UX),

remarked Ansgar Dietrichs.

His statement aligns with the Ethereum team’s broader vision, which prioritizes both technological breakthroughs and the economic health of the network. The AMA discussions further demonstrated why Ethereum continues to be one of the most innovative blockchain ecosystems.

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