Ethereum's Hegotá Upgrade Takes Shape with First-Ever Unified EIP Ratings
The path forward for Ethereum's next major upgrade, Hegotá, has become clearer. The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Cluster has completed a comprehensive review of upgrade proposals, culminating in the network's first unified rating system for Ethereum Improvement Proposals.
Building Consensus: Input from 60 Experts
The report, titled "Hegotá EIP Opinion Post and Tier List," provides a systematic evaluation and tiered ranking for all 62 currently proposed EIPs. The process involved nearly 60 researchers, engineers, and domain experts from nine teams within the Protocol Cluster. They submitted 397 individual ratings and engaged in live discussions to resolve disagreements, producing a list that reflects broad technical consensus.
This collaborative, cluster-wide approach to rating proposals is a first for Ethereum's upgrade process, signaling a move toward more structured and transparent governance.
The Long-Term Goal: A Quantum-Resistant Foundation
Accompanying the ratings is a roadmap outlining current and future priorities for Ethereum's protocol layer. It reveals a significant long-term commitment: to make Ethereum's Layer 1 quantum-resistant by December 2029.
This goal shows the community is proactively planning for a "post-quantum" future. As quantum computing advances, it could threaten current cryptographic standards. Baking quantum resistance into L1 is a strategic step to secure the network and the trillions in value it supports for decades to come.
Next Steps: Community Discussion and Scope Finalization
The Ethereum Foundation stated that this upgrade plan, long-term commitment, and cluster-level priorities provide the context for finalizing Hegotá's scope. The EIP ratings will serve as a foundation for discussion among core developers and the wider community.
To foster this dialogue, the Protocol Cluster will host an Ask-Me-Anything session on the r/ethereum subreddit on September 16 at 14:00 UTC. The discussion will center on the Hegotá EIP ratings, protocol development priorities, and the path to achieving quantum resistance.