Layer-2

Vitalik Buterin signaled a renewed focus on scaling Ethereum’s base layer, shifting some attention away from layer-2 rollups. The proposal aims to reduce congestion and long-term fees while preserving decentralization.

Vitalik Buterin published a new proposal refocusing effort on base-layer scaling for Ethereum after years of emphasis on Layer-2 rollups. The plan aims to boost throughput and reduce fees while protecting decentralization.

Vitalik Buterin warned top crypto networks that many Layer‑2 solutions have struggled to reach advanced decentralization while Ethereum's L1 scaling progress makes some L2 roadmaps less compelling. His remarks raise the prospect of renewed focus on base‑layer upgrades for ETH.

Ethereum recorded an all-time high of 24,192 transactions per second (TPS), analyst Joseph Young reports. The milestone highlights improving throughput for the network.

Ethereum will activate the Fusaka Upgrade on December 3, 2025 to tackle scalability and improve how the network handles transactions and Layer-2 settlement. Developers say the protocol-level changes tested on public testnets could materially improve throughput and fees if successful.