Ethereum developers are beginning to narrow down the features that could be included in Hegotá, the network upgrade currently planned for 2027. While dozens of proposals are being discussed, only one feature has officially secured a place in the upgrade so far.
According to Ethereum researcher Toni Wahrstätter, around 66 proposals are being considered as part of the broader Hegotá discussion. However, that does not mean all of them will be included. Most are still under review, and developers are working to decide which ideas deserve priority.
Right now, FOCIL is the only proposal officially scheduled for inclusion.
FOCIL, short for Fork Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists, is designed to improve censorship resistance on Ethereum. The system would allow groups of validators to publish lists of transactions that should be included in blocks. If valid transactions are unfairly excluded, other validators could reject those blocks.
The goal is to make Ethereum more resistant to censorship as block production becomes increasingly concentrated among large builders and infrastructure providers.
Another major topic under discussion is account abstraction, a feature that could make Ethereum accounts far more flexible and user-friendly.
One proposal, known as Frame Transactions, would allow transaction validation, execution rules, and gas payments to be customized through programmable frameworks. Supporters believe this could enable features such as alternative authentication methods, easier key management, gas sponsorship, and improved user experiences.
However, developers have not yet decided whether this approach is the best path forward. Competing proposals are still being evaluated, and discussions are expected to continue throughout August before any final decision is made.
Several other proposals focus on scaling Ethereum’s base layer and preparing the network for larger transaction volumes.
Developers are exploring ways to adjust gas pricing and data handling so Ethereum can safely support larger blocks in the future. Some proposals would introduce stricter pricing rules for transaction data, while others aim to better manage state growth as network capacity expands.
These discussions are tied closely to Ethereum’s long-term scaling plans. The network’s roadmap currently places the Glamsterdam upgrade in late 2026, followed by Hegotá sometime in 2027.
Beyond scaling and account abstraction, developers are also debating ideas related to privacy, validator incentives, transaction speed, post-quantum security, and ETH issuance. Some proposals have active supporters pushing them forward, while others remain in early draft stages.
Ethereum’s core developers have set important deadlines for the coming weeks. Teams working on Ethereum clients are expected to submit their preferred proposal rankings by Sept. 10, helping narrow the list of features that could move into testing and development.
For now, FOCIL remains the only confirmed feature for Hegotá. Everything else is still being debated, and the next few developer meetings will play a major role in shaping what Ethereum’s 2027 upgrade ultimately looks like.
As discussions continue, the focus remains on balancing scalability, privacy, security, decentralization, and usability while ensuring Ethereum can support future growth without compromising the network’s core principles.
