Glamsterdam Fork Prioritises ePBS and Backs FOCIL
The Ethereum core developer team has outlined preferences for the upcoming Glamsterdam fork, naming EIP-7732 (enshrined proposer-builder separation, ePBS) as the headliner. In preparation for the Glamsterdam fork, the team also recommends inclusion of EIP-7805 (Fork-Choice Inclusion Lists, FOCIL) to enhance censorship resistance, while deferring or rejecting other consensus layer EIPs like EIP-7688, 8045, 8062, and 8068 due to complexity or limited benefit. EIP-8061 (increase churn limits) is conditionally supported in favor of EIP-8071. The report warns that focus on ePBS and FOCIL may push teams to capacity, advising careful evaluation of additional EIPs for inclusion in later forks. Key drivers include MEV reduction, decentralization, and network resilience. Stakeholders are urged to balance scope against delivery timelines to ensure a timely and secure deployment.
Bullish
The decision to prioritise ePBS and support FOCIL in the Glamsterdam fork enhances MEV centralisation resistance and network censorship protection. Past protocol upgrades addressing proposer-builder roles, like the PBS proposals, have improved trading fairness and boosted on-chain transaction confidence. By targeting key EIPs now and deferring less critical ones, developers signal robust governance and efficient deployment practices. This clarity and commitment to decentralisation are likely to reinforce trader confidence in Ethereum’s resilience, potentially driving positive market sentiment in both the short and long term.