Ethereum Developers Name Hegota as its Next Upgrade

Ethereum developers announced that the upgrade following Glamsterdam will be called “Hegota.” This name combines Bogota and Heze, highlighting Ethereum’s plans for future upgrades. It is worth noting that the naming decision was recently made during the All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) call.

Hegota Upgrade will Enhance the Changes From Glamsterdam Upgrade

This announcement clearly indicates that Ethereum’s approach to upgrades is evolving to be more systematic and reliable. Developers affirm that the Glamsterdam upgrade is scheduled to take place in the first half of the year. Afterwards, the Hegota upgrade will come later in 2026.

While developers have finalized the name for the next Ethereum upgrade, they are yet to choose the main Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) for this upgrade. They expect to make a decision on the EIP by February 2026. This will give developers enough time to review proposals, test how they affect performance, and ensure network stablility.

Ultimately, the Hegota upgrade will likely enhance the changes from the Glamsterdam upgrade. It will also add more adjustments once the network has adapted. 

This upgrade supports Ethereum’s long-term goals for better scalability, security, and decentralization. It helps keep the network competitive as the top smart contract blockchain. In 2022, Ethereum made a significant change called The Merge, moving from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Since then, the blockchain network has delivered several upgrades.

Glamsterdam Upgrade and Beyond

Interestingly, the community is already preparing for the Glamsterdam upgrade. Among its most anticipated features is EIP-7782, a proposal to halve block times to six seconds by separating block validation from execution.

This would give provers more time to generate zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine proofs, further advancing the network’s scaling roadmap.

Recent momentum in development has coincided with market enthusiasm. Several publicly listed firms have added Ether to their treasuries in recent months. Meanwhile, this is a factor analysts link to ETH’s more than 200% price surge since April.

Ethereum Records Ten Years of Continuous Operation

There is no doubt that the Ethereum network is becoming a top choice for many institutions. Its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, says institutions are choosing it not because of the hype, but because they trust it to work well and stay reliable.

Intriguingly, Ethereum has been running for over ten years without a single outage. It has processed millions of transactions and supported many applications without stopping. This is rare in the world of digital technology, where other digital platforms often crash or slow down.

Additionally, Vitalik Buterin noted that many institutions now choose Ethereum because it is a dependable platform. This is particularly important when large organizations manage money, sensitive data, and digital services.