Ethereum Gears Up for Fusaka Devnet 5 Release on Sept 3

Krutika Adani

Why Fusaka Matters?


The Fusaka upgrade merges the Fulu consensus layer with the Osaka execution layer, boosting scalability, efficiency, and Layer 2 throughput.

What Devnet 5 Will Test?


🔹 Validator custody features
🔹 Distributed blob building
🔹 Data column sidecars


All designed to improve smart contract execution & data handling.

Mainnet target: November 2025


Devnet 5 success is crucial. Any setbacks could push the upgrade into 2026, reshaping Ethereum’s scaling roadmap.

What’s Next for Ethereum

  • Public testnet phase after Devnet 5

  •  Fusaka prioritized over Glamsterdam upgrade

  •  Developers racing to deliver before Devconnect November 2025

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