The upcoming Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Cannes features keynotes on Verkle tree implementation and quantum-resistant cryptography, signaling core developers’ focus on long-term scalability and security. Session tracks emphasize Layer 3 solutions and zk-rollup interoperability, addressing current network fragmentation challenges.
Notably absent are discussions about miner extractable value (MEV) mitigation, suggesting the community now views MEV as an unavoidable market dynamic rather than a protocol-level issue. Instead, multiple workshops focus on improving PBS (proposer-builder separation) frameworks to democratize block construction.
The agenda highlights Ethereum’s maturation phase, prioritizing incremental upgrades over radical redesigns. With EIP-7702’s recent approval streamlining account abstraction, developers appear focused on developer experience improvements to maintain dominance against Solana and Cosmos ecosystems.
