Yeliz Akmaca 
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a new future roadmap on the network’s 10th anniversary. Dubbed “Ethereum Lean,” the strategy aims to make Ethereum faster, more secure, and more sustainable.
The new roadmap seeks to maintain Ethereum’s achievement of 100% uptime. It also introduces solutions to safeguard the network against quantum computing threats and state-sponsored attacks.
Additionally, the team plans a major leap in transaction capacity. The Layer 1 goal is 10,000 TPS, while Layer 2 is set to reach 1 million TPS. Vitalik Buterin hinted at this vision back in June, signaling technical solutions that could scale Ethereum by 10x.
Short-term improvements are also part of the plan. The Foundation expects noticeable network performance gains within the next 6 to 12 months.
Ethereum Strengthens Tech Foundations with Lean Approach
The Lean strategy includes structural changes across three core Layer 1 components. The Foundation will develop new consensus systems that offer finality within seconds. Quantum-resistant data structures will also be deployed.
A SNARK-compatible instruction set will enhance the efficiency of the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Additionally, real-time zkVM systems and Data Availability Sampling (DAS) technology will be integrated, enabling faster and more flexible operations.
Full-chain validation via browsers and wallets will improve security and transparency for users. A major shift in cryptography is planned as well: hash-based cryptographic systems will help protect Ethereum from quantum threats.
Strategic ETH reserves have reached $10 billion, while institutional holdings climbed to 2.73 million ETH. Meanwhile, ETH’s price surged 55% in the past month to $3,740 — indicating Ethereum’s growing strength both technically and economically.
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