# Where Ethereum Goes Next *Author: Bankless* *Published: Jul 16, 2025* *Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/where-ethereum-goes-next* --- [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/04/image-22--1---3-.png)](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/frax-1737128738?ref=read/where-ethereum-is-moving-next&email=true) Where Ethereum Goes Next Published on July 16, 2025 [ View in Browser ](https://bankless.com/read/briefs) --- [**Sponsor: Frax**](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/frax-1737128738?ref=read/where-ethereum-is-moving-next&email=true) — Fraxtal Ecosystem: Where DeFi Meets AI. [Learn More](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/frax-1737128738?ref=read/where-ethereum-is-moving-next&email=true) .  .  . NEED TO KNOW ETH Eyes $3500 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/07/Group-14---2025-07-16T171643.199.png)](https://www.bankless.com/dashboard)- **🔷 ETH Eyes $3,500. **Ethereum's 11% pump has [taken the asset](https://www.bankless.com/read/eth-eyes-3-500) as high as $3,422 today. - ⛏️ **Peter Thiel Takes Big Stake in BitMine.** The tech billionaire's bet [underscores](https://www.bankless.com/read/peter-thiel-takes-big-stake-in-bitmine) bullishness around Ethereum-centered treasury companies. - 🇺🇸** Bank of America Is Prepping Stablecoin Plan.** The major U.S. bank is [preparing](https://www.bankless.com/read/bank-of-america-is-prepping-stablecoin-plan) for a digital dollar launch pending legislation. 📸**Daily Market Snapshot: **ETH entered hyper-growth mode as the meme took off Wednesday and traders bid the asset up above $3,400. The asset remains 16% below its one-year high of $4,106 and more than 30% below its all-time high of $4,891 set back in 2021. Prices as of 6pm ET 24hr 7d ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/cmc.png) **Crypto** $3.83T ↗ 3.5% ↗ 13.0% ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/btc.png) **BTC** $119,524 ↗ 1.8% ↗ 7.6% ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/eth.png) **ETH** $3,380 ↗ 9.8% ↗ 22.6% .  .  . TACTIC Where Ethereum is Moving Next Bankless author: [ David C.](https://www.bankless.com/author/david) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/07/image---2025-07-16T172728.384.png)](https://www.bankless.com/read/where-ethereum-is-moving-next)Ethereum’s network upgrades are notoriously technical, reflecting the complexity of the protocol and the challenge of tracking its shifting priorities.  At a time when Ethereum is doubling down on long-term goals like scalability, efficiency, and decentralization, understanding what upgrades are on the table — and how they impact users — remains largely inaccessible to most.  To address this, the Ethereum Foundation’s *Protocol Support Team* has released a useful new tool, [**Forkcast**](https://forkcast.org/) — a simple platform that transforms dense upgrade plans into something anyone can understand. Think of it as Google Translate for protocol development — translating technical crypto complexity into plain English with the goal of bringing everyday ETH holders into the know about how the world computer’s upcoming upgrades will impact them. *Here’s how it works. *👇 > This has been sorely needed for quite a while in Ethereum land.Kudos to Nixo and her team for putting this together!Check it out: [https://t.co/bPnGHaQK9f](https://t.co/bPnGHaQK9f) [https://t.co/zzckede8eH](https://t.co/zzckede8eH)— sassal.eth/acc 🦇🔊 (@sassal0x) [July 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/sassal0x/status/1940384785257648156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## What is Forkcast? At its core, Forkcast is a web-based tracker for Ethereum upgrades (called "forks"). It takes upcoming network changes like Fusaka and Glamsterdam — the details of which hide behind  technical jargon and complex proposals — and presents them in a clean, digestible format. What I like about this tool is that it specifies how *everyone* will be affected by an upgrade, having unique explanations for developers building apps, validators securing the network, and users transacting onchain. Instead of sifting through dense technical documentation, they get: - Clear overviews of what each upgrade does - Visual timelines showing progress - Plain-language explanations of included features - Impact breakdowns for different stakeholders - Interactive feedback and ranking tools ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeRjji46MiANQTcDTx4yLDfGYxpcYn0tVOZC0SLQVQrKmKCE8qrSm3yZkwVIpkmNBORXl9VfRLZhXPOlyMa-PewlJ35ir9MPW1iWXh-J63D7SOAfcnvWnqy_u3EF8DUmyNO0cYCOQ?key=wFZRfcdZbAev6FTnCw0bvg) ### A Visual Tour: Fusaka Let's walk through how Forkcast works using the Fusaka upgrade as our guide. The **Overview Section** immediately tells you what matters: Fusaka focuses on improving Ethereum's data structure through "Verkle trees" — a technical advancement that makes the network more efficient. It's scheduled for September-October 2025 and will help Ethereum nodes run with less storage. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfd7XBHJVBDvzU7iyVKxL9rX9jaWcLEwyaTX07fUClxHJ9qq9DeBl1Lfcnhr8axdRZHc2qU6YVh-bGUgsWtfbhhGNGkGGE80jYuJDVNmFUft4AHkwwX8_OGHqNHUJoAAmXgo6IjMA?key=wFZRfcdZbAev6FTnCw0bvg)Under **Scheduled for Inclusion**, Forkcast lists the selected EIPs (Ethereum Improvement Proposals) with: - A clear, jargon-free explanation of each proposal - Key benefits outlined in a quick takeaway format - A breakdown of how different stakeholder groups will be affected - Direct links to the full EIP specifications - Explanations of how the particular EIP fits into Ethereum’s overall “North Star Goal Alignment.” For those who want to get deeper in the weeds, each upgrade also comes with a **Declined for Inclusion** section that may prove just as valuable, showing which proposals didn't make it and why. This transparency helps the community understand the tradeoffs in each upgrade. [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcapTDlI42PngcC8mitKYob8vmXVXb0dVC4ipEsudWDBc-jyEhgmVDsDuis-f4TXq_xBruBPC6vfcZiVuMnwXqcTjqarwix8bAvwkBF65dfKgkkbzPCHtnizwpW7MNqaKPFEkG2Ng?key=wFZRfcdZbAev6FTnCw0bvg)](https://forkcast.org/upgrade/fusaka#declined-for-inclusion) ### **Interactive Governance: Glamsterdam's Headliner Selection** Recently, by popular demand, Forkcast released an interactive feature in the Glamsterdam upgrade section: **Forkcast Rank. ** Here, through a simple drag-and-drop (or tap-to-assign) interface, users can rank proposed headliner EIPs for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade — from highest (S-tier) to lowest (D-tier) priority — to download and share online. While not a formal voting mechanism, the tool provides a fun, lightweight way to encourage broader conversation around upgrade priorities and let anyone join the discussion. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdBhCEyY8k-p2cO6y2Kg0aoCPF5oMafDh70DpEy7zhTI9prsu-oA-kWT6uim9UxrDbbo0m8OPTQ9yacH13FGvw83qT5KoNG24qp2p3oxtsg9K4uuHmfF0Pk9sx_pP37Drolc61J?key=wFZRfcdZbAev6FTnCw0bvg) --- Ethereum upgrades have sometimes felt like opaque affairs, understood only by core developers and the technically obsessed.  This can create a disconnect between those building the protocol and those using it daily — a dynamic which can sour quickly. By making upgrades understandable and interactive, Forkcast looks to solve this, renovating protocol development from a black box to a glass house. Users can see what's coming, understand why it matters, and get involved if they see fit. As Ethereum grows more complex, this kind of intuitive, low-friction interface may become essential for keeping the broader community in the loop. [Read on Bankless](https://www.bankless.com/read/where-ethereum-is-moving-next) ---