**Ethereum 2026 in Brief**
Ethereum plans two upgrades in 2026—
**Glamsterdam** (early 2026) and **Hegota** (late 2026)—introducing a predictable twice-yearly update cycle. Glamsterdam focuses on scalability, gas efficiency, and reducing centralization, while Hegota targets deeper improvements like state management and Verkle Trees to lower node costs.
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Alongside performance gains, Ethereum aims for
**128-bit provable security** to support institutional adoption. Together, these upgrades strengthen Ethereum’s role as a secure, scalable base layer powered by high-speed Layer 2 networks.