The scaling path of Ethereum has always been a core topic of its ecological development, from the initial sidechains and state channels to the current mainstream Rollup technology, the entire process reflects the close integration of technological iteration and market choice. The anticipated Glamsterdam fork in 2026 is a key node, representing not only parameter adjustments but also a paradigm shift in the underlying architecture.
The gas limit increase from 60 million to 200 million seems like a simple numerical change, but it actually requires coordination with parallel processing (potentially achieved through proposals like EIP-6480) and the popularization of zero-knowledge proof verification. This increase means that more transactions can be accommodated in a single block, but it also requires more consideration of state growth and node load issues. The replacement of part of the re-execution with zero-knowledge proof verification is key, as validators shift from directly executing transactions to verifying ZK proofs, which can significantly reduce computational pressure while maintaining security. #eth