Ethereum Major Upgrade Set for December, Bitmine Confirms

Published at 2025-11-12 23:15:26

Bitmine, which describes itself as the world's largest Ethereum treasury firm, confirmed on November 12 that the next major Ethereum network upgrade will be launched in December. The team framed the rollout as a coordinated upgrade across clients and infrastructures; specific implementation details or an exact date were not included in the announcement. The confirmation from a prominent treasury player adds weight to expectations for a smooth transition but leaves timelines somewhat open.

Why it matters: broad industry backing can ease upgrade adoption and reduce fragmentation risk, which in turn affects validators, exchanges, and DeFi platforms that must update clients and test integrations. Traders and ETH holders should watch for official client releases, exchange advisories, and short-term volatility. Developers and node operators are advised to follow release notes closely and prepare maintenance windows ahead of the December upgrade.

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