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- Fusaka introduces PeerDAS and erasure coding to boost Ethereum scalability.
- Layer 2 projects like Base and Worldcoin drive blob usage growth.
- Ethereum balances scaling with network security and ecosystem support.
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shed light on the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, a move set to transform how the network handles scalability and data availability. At its core, Fusaka introduces PeerDAS, a system that allows nodes to verify data without downloading the entire blockchain.
Fusaka will fix this.
— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) September 24, 2025
But also, safety first is of the utmost importance for Fusaka. The core feature, PeerDAS, is trying to do something pretty unprecedented: have a live blockchain that does not require any single node to download the full data.
The way PeerDAS works is that… https://t.co/go6QsqjaFC
PeerDAS and Erasure Coding: Smarter Data Handling
The upgrade relies on retrieving small pieces of data and applying erasure coding to rebuild missing parts. This method enhances both efficiency and security, ensuring that the system can function even if some nodes fail to provide full data. Buterin stressed that the design avoids dependence on any single node’s honesty—if just one node behaves correctly, the network stays reliable.
Fusaka’s first rollout still requires full block data in certain cases, such as initial broadcasts or when only partial data is provided. Future improvements, including distributed block building, will push the protocol closer to full decentralization.
Why This Matters for Ethereum’s Future
The Fusaka upgrade is being developed cautiously, with gradual increases in “blobs” to avoid network risks. These blobs are crucial for Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, enabling higher throughput without storing every byte of blockchain data. This efficiency is already driving growth in Layer 2 ecosystems like Coinbase’s Base and Worldcoin, which now consume the majority of blobspace.
Ethereum recently hit a milestone of six blobs per block, reflecting surging demand from L2 projects. While this highlights progress, it has also exposed inefficiencies such as fee spikes and MEV challenges, reinforcing the need for continued optimization.
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Balancing Growth with Stability
Buterin emphasized that Ethereum’s scaling journey is not just about speed—it’s also about maintaining security and supporting the ecosystem. He pointed to sustainable DeFi models, privacy tools, and community projects like ENS and Farcaster as key areas of focus.
The Fusaka upgrade represents a cautious but powerful step toward a more scalable Ethereum. By combining new data-handling techniques with strong Layer 2 adoption, Ethereum is entering a phase of growth that balances innovation with stability.
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