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Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade confirmed to activate on Sepolia on October 6, introducing ePBS and block-level access lists.
According to an official announcement from the Ethereum Foundation, the Ethereum Glamsterdam network upgrade has been confirmed to activate on the Sepolia testnet at 13:53:36 UTC on October 6, 2026 (Epoch 353,024), with activation times for Hoodi and the mainnet yet to be determined. Glamsterdam combines the Amsterdam execution layer and Gloas consensus layer upgrades. Core changes include introducing embedded proposer-builder separation (ePBS, EIP-7732), incorporating the block building process into the consensus protocol to reduce reliance on middleware; adding block-level access lists (BALs, EIP-7928) to enable clients to read state in parallel and verify transactions in parallel, thereby improving execution throughput. Additionally, the upgrade adjusts the gas pricing mechanism (EIP-8037/8038) to more accurately reflect the actual costs of state creation and access, requiring application developers to test their contracts to adapt to the new rules. Currently confirmed client versions supporting Sepolia activation include: consensus layer Lodestar 1.49.0, Prysm 7.2.0, Teku 26.9.1; execution layer Besu 26.9.0, Erigon 3.7.0, go-ethereum 1.17.6, Nethermind 2.0.0, Reth 2.7.0. Node operators must update simultaneously before activation.
Chainlink officially launches the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol CCIP 2.0, supporting customizable security verification mechanisms.
Chainlink has officially launched version 2.0 of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP 2.0). Building on the existing network of 16 independent validator nodes, the new version allows institutions and developers to add custom security checks during cross-chain asset and information transfers. It supports operating independent validators or integrating third-party service providers such as Infosys and Nethermind to reduce single-point-of-failure risks in cross-chain bridges.
Coinbase Stakes 4.5 Million ETH in Q1, Accounting for 12.17% of Ethereum Network
Coinbase has released its Ethereum validator performance report for the first quarter of 2026. Data shows that its validators have staked a total of 4.5 million ETH, accounting for 12.17% of the total ETH staked across the Ethereum network. Coinbase stated it is committed to not exceeding a 30% validator penetration rate on the Ethereum network.The report indicates that Coinbase validators are deployed across five regions: Germany, Hong Kong (China), Ireland, Japan, and Singapore. In Q1 2026, the average online rate reached 99.98%, higher than the network-wide average of 99.77%.Additionally, Coinbase stated that its validators have not experienced any slashing or double-signing events since launch. It currently utilizes two consensus layer clients, Lighthouse and Prysm, along with three execution layer clients: Geth, Nethermind, and Reth.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Security Audit Subsidy Program
The Ethereum Foundation has partnered with Nethermind (an Ethereum infrastructure developer), Chainlink Labs (an on-chain data services provider), Areta.io (a smart contract auditing firm), and several top-tier auditing firms to launch the Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, introducing the Ethereum Security Subsidy Program—a $1 million fund offering security audit subsidies for Ethereum developers. This program aims to reduce the cost of security audits and improve developers’ access to audit services, thereby further strengthening the security of the Ethereum ecosystem. Audit applications will be jointly reviewed by the aforementioned organizations and will support CROPS (Chain-on Resource Optimization Project) and novel use-case projects. While security audits are considered an industry best practice, their high cost has limited adoption; this initiative seeks to encourage broader uptake of audit services across projects.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Audit Subsidy Program to Reduce Developer Security Costs
Odaily News The Ethereum Foundation announced on platform X the launch of the "Ethereum Audit Subsidy Program," collaborating with multiple auditing and infrastructure organizations to provide developers with subsidies for security audit costs, aiming to enhance the overall security of the ecosystem. The program is led by the EF's "Trillion Dollar Security Initiative" and is being advanced in collaboration with partners such as Nethermind, Chainlink Labs, and Areta, which will evaluate and review applicant projects. The Ethereum Foundation stated that while security audits are considered industry best practice, their costs are high. This initiative aims to lower the barrier to development and support the implementation of more innovative use cases and projects within the Ethereum ecosystem.
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Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade confirmed to activate on Sepolia on October 6, introducing ePBS and block-level access lists.
According to an official announcement from the Ethereum Foundation, the Ethereum Glamsterdam network upgrade has been confirmed to activate on the Sepolia testnet at 13:53:36 UTC on October 6, 2026 (Epoch 353,024), with activation times for Hoodi and the mainnet yet to be determined. Glamsterdam combines the Amsterdam execution layer and Gloas consensus layer upgrades. Core changes include introducing embedded proposer-builder separation (ePBS, EIP-7732), incorporating the block building process into the consensus protocol to reduce reliance on middleware; adding block-level access lists (BALs, EIP-7928) to enable clients to read state in parallel and verify transactions in parallel, thereby improving execution throughput. Additionally, the upgrade adjusts the gas pricing mechanism (EIP-8037/8038) to more accurately reflect the actual costs of state creation and access, requiring application developers to test their contracts to adapt to the new rules. Currently confirmed client versions supporting Sepolia activation include: consensus layer Lodestar 1.49.0, Prysm 7.2.0, Teku 26.9.1; execution layer Besu 26.9.0, Erigon 3.7.0, go-ethereum 1.17.6, Nethermind 2.0.0, Reth 2.7.0. Node operators must update simultaneously before activation.
Chainlink officially launches the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol CCIP 2.0, supporting customizable security verification mechanisms.
Chainlink has officially launched version 2.0 of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP 2.0). Building on the existing network of 16 independent validator nodes, the new version allows institutions and developers to add custom security checks during cross-chain asset and information transfers. It supports operating independent validators or integrating third-party service providers such as Infosys and Nethermind to reduce single-point-of-failure risks in cross-chain bridges.
Coinbase Stakes 4.5 Million ETH in Q1, Accounting for 12.17% of Ethereum Network
Coinbase has released its Ethereum validator performance report for the first quarter of 2026. Data shows that its validators have staked a total of 4.5 million ETH, accounting for 12.17% of the total ETH staked across the Ethereum network. Coinbase stated it is committed to not exceeding a 30% validator penetration rate on the Ethereum network.The report indicates that Coinbase validators are deployed across five regions: Germany, Hong Kong (China), Ireland, Japan, and Singapore. In Q1 2026, the average online rate reached 99.98%, higher than the network-wide average of 99.77%.Additionally, Coinbase stated that its validators have not experienced any slashing or double-signing events since launch. It currently utilizes two consensus layer clients, Lighthouse and Prysm, along with three execution layer clients: Geth, Nethermind, and Reth.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Security Audit Subsidy Program
The Ethereum Foundation has partnered with Nethermind (an Ethereum infrastructure developer), Chainlink Labs (an on-chain data services provider), Areta.io (a smart contract auditing firm), and several top-tier auditing firms to launch the Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, introducing the Ethereum Security Subsidy Program—a $1 million fund offering security audit subsidies for Ethereum developers. This program aims to reduce the cost of security audits and improve developers’ access to audit services, thereby further strengthening the security of the Ethereum ecosystem. Audit applications will be jointly reviewed by the aforementioned organizations and will support CROPS (Chain-on Resource Optimization Project) and novel use-case projects. While security audits are considered an industry best practice, their high cost has limited adoption; this initiative seeks to encourage broader uptake of audit services across projects.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Audit Subsidy Program to Reduce Developer Security Costs
Odaily News The Ethereum Foundation announced on platform X the launch of the "Ethereum Audit Subsidy Program," collaborating with multiple auditing and infrastructure organizations to provide developers with subsidies for security audit costs, aiming to enhance the overall security of the ecosystem. The program is led by the EF's "Trillion Dollar Security Initiative" and is being advanced in collaboration with partners such as Nethermind, Chainlink Labs, and Areta, which will evaluate and review applicant projects. The Ethereum Foundation stated that while security audits are considered industry best practice, their costs are high. This initiative aims to lower the barrier to development and support the implementation of more innovative use cases and projects within the Ethereum ecosystem.