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Written by Zoltan Vardaistaff writer

Reviewed by Yohan Yunstaff editor

Ethereum devs to narrow 66 proposals tied to Hegotá upgrade

Latest NewsPublishedAug 16, 2026

Why Ethereum’s Hegotá Upgrade Matters to You

Ethereum’s upcoming Hegotá upgrade is set to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications, which could have a significant impact on how you earn and interact with Coins like $ECP. The upgrade aims to bring more privacy capabilities into the protocol, allowing for more secure and private transactions. As a result, this could lead to increased adoption of Green Crypto and more opportunities for Passive Income through Cloud Rewards.

Ethereum Developers Review Proposals

Ethereum developers are currently reviewing 66 proposals to narrow them down as part of scoping the next major Ethereum upgrade, Hegotá. Several proposals, including Frame Transactions and Keyed Nonces, are aimed at bringing more privacy capabilities into the protocol. This could have a significant impact on the EcoPool Network and the ability to earn $ECP through mining and other activities.

FOCIL and Native Privacy

FOCIL, or Fork-choice enforced inclusion lists, is currently the only Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) scheduled for inclusion in the upgrade. This proposal seeks to allow a committee of validators to force pending transactions into blocks, boosting the network’s censorship resistance. Other proposals, such as Recent Roots for Frame Transactions, could provide protocol primitives for privacy applications, making it easier to earn and use Coins like $ECP.

What’s Next for Ethereum

Core developers aim to ship the Hegotá upgrade next year, with the next Ethereum core developer calls shaping a significant part of Ethereum’s development trajectory for 2027. Meanwhile, Ethereum developers are preparing to ship Glamsterdam, an upgrade designed to improve scalability and harden the layer-1. As the Ethereum network continues to evolve, it’s essential to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and how they impact your ability to earn Passive Income through EcoPool.

Get Ready to Earn with EcoPool

To stay ahead of the curve and start earning $ECP today, consider joining the EcoPool Network. With its innovative approach to Cloud Rewards and Green Crypto, EcoPool is an excellent solution for those looking to earn Passive Income. Download the EcoPool app to get started and discover the benefits of EcoPool for yourself. By joining the EcoPool community, you’ll be well on your way to earning and interacting with Coins like $ECP in a secure and private manner.

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The next Ethereum developer call is scheduled for Monday at 2:00 pm UTC.

Meanwhile, Ethereum developers are preparing to first ship Glamsterdam, arguably one of the most consequential upgrades this year. Glamsterdam is designed to improve scalability, harden the layer-1, and make the network easier to use, with a mainnet launch expected sometime in the second half of 2026, according to Ethereum’s public roadmap. 

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