Ethereum completes the Fusaka test phase

The crypto universe is in full turmoil. Faced with fierce competition, Ethereum has no choice but to refine its foundations. Its goal? To remain the pillar of decentralized finance. With the Fusaka hard fork, the blockchain is doubling down to strengthen its bases and meet the increasing demands of developers, validators, and businesses. A test phase that ends successfully and opens a new era for Ethereum, faster, safer, more flexible.

Ethereum strengthens its network to face Solana and Avalanche

On October 28, at 6:53 PM UTC, the Hoodi testnet switched to Fusaka. It was the last test before the big leap to the mainnet scheduled for December 3rd. Ethereum thus completed tests on Sepolia, Holesky, then Hoodi, with a flawless execution. This technical ramp-up positions Ethereum against Solana or Avalanche, known for their speed.

Fusaka integrates EIP-7594 (PeerDAS), a mechanism that lightens the load on validators. Instead of downloading all data, they only sample a part of it. This reduces bandwidth consumption and allows more nodes to participate in the network.

The benefits are immediate: more transactions per block, better compatibility with L2 rollups, and lower fees. One of the most shared tweets, posted by @sassal0x, sets the tone:

The Ethereum testnet, Hoodi, was successfully upgraded to Fusaka! It was the last testnet to be upgraded, and everything went smoothly. Now that all testnets have been upgraded, Fusaka should arrive on the mainnet early December.

A technological shift that redefines the crypto user experience

Fusaka is not just a technical performance. It is also a profound change in how Ethereum anticipates the load of the future. For developers as well as users, the arrival of PeerDAS is a turning point. Previously, each node had to absorb all data generated by L2s. Now, only a fraction is required to validate the whole.

The integration of other EIPs such as 7825, 7935, 7939, and 7951 optimizes cryptographic computations, better distributes loads, and above all, lays the first bricks of parallel execution.

The crypto ecosystem is expanding: companies, institutions, DAOs, all are seeking infrastructures capable of handling the load without sacrificing security. Redwan Meslem, representative of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, emphasizes that Ethereum’s new direction appeals to institutions seeking stability. According to him, they primarily look for better scalability, predictable costs, and an evolving infrastructure. In his eyes, Ethereum no longer just keeps pace; it now sets it.

Fusaka gives new momentum to ETH and reassures markets

In the crypto arena, the moment is strategic. Ethereum, with this hard fork, sends a strong message: its foundations are ready for the future. While ETH stabilizes around $4,104, analysts already foresee $5,000 if the macroeconomic context holds.

Solana and Avalanche continue their ascent, but Ethereum responds with solidity. The network did not choose raw speed but durability and compatibility with the greatest number of layers. The crypto market appreciates this long-term vision, especially in the post-FOMC period where investors seek anchor points.

Key takeaways:

• The activation of the Hoodi testnet took place on October 28 at 6:53 PM UTC;
• Fusaka will be activated on the mainnet on December 3, 2025;
• More than 12 EIPs are included in this update;
• Up to $2 million offered to spot bugs during the Fusaka audit;
• The ETH price is $4,104 at the time of this article.

Regarding fee reduction, Ethereum advances at its own pace. Others, like Binance with its Haber hard fork in June 2024, have already gained 90% reduction on transaction costs. But Fusaka prepares the ground for an Ethereum designed for the next ten years.