Scalability improvements expected to boost Layer 2 adoption.
The Ethereum Fusaka upgrade, incorporating significant scalability enhancements, will go live on December 3, 2025, at 21:49:11 UTC, impacting both consensus and execution layers.
Key improvements include a higher gas limit and reduced Layer 2 fees, potentially increasing adoption and efficiency across Ethereum’s network.
Scheduled for December 3, 2025, the Fusaka upgrade will increase Ethereum’s block gas limit, reportedly up to 150 million gas units. This significant enhancement targets Ethereum’s scalability ambitions, particularly focusing on Layer 2 networks. The Ethereum Foundation is spearheading this upgrade, reportedly with notable involvement from Vitalik Buterin.
Enhancements will integrate advancements like Peer Data Availability Sampling to improve Layer 2 throughput significantly. With anticipated fee reductions ranging between 40% and 60%, the Fusaka upgrade targets improving user experience and positioning Ethereum as a leading platform for Layer 2 solutions.
“Scalability and cost reduction for Layer 2 ecosystems, maintaining decentralization and security.” – Vitalik Buterin, Co-founder, Ethereum
Market players expect a positive reaction as institutions and retail investors eye more cost-effective transaction costs. While no immediate large speculative moves on ETH prices are anticipated, gradual adoption and efficiency improvements are projected to result from the Fusaka upgrade.
Did you know? The last major Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, led to a notable 29% rally in ETH prices, bolstering market confidence in continuous network improvements.
Data from CoinMarketCap indicates Ethereum’s current price is $3,115.52, with a market cap of $376.03 billion. Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum rose by 3.45%, though it’s down by 27.13% in the past 90 days. The circulating supply stands at 120.70 million ETH, positioning Ethereum with a 11.95% market dominance.
Insights by the Coincu research team suggest further financial and technological benefits from this upgrade, likely driving Layer 2 adoption. As Ethereum strengthens its infrastructure, this move is anticipated to improve transaction throughput on Layer 2 networks. These technical strides contribute to Ethereum’s sustained relevance and market strength.
