Ethereum 2026 Glamsterdam Upgrade Arrives: How to Reduce MEV Risks and Gas Costs with ePBS and EIP-7928

HashBard · 2025-12-20T19:20:10+00:00

Ethereum will launch the Glamsterdam upgrade in 2026, combining the Amsterdam and Gloas upgrades. The core proposal ePBS aims to separate block construction and proposal roles to address MEV risks; EIP-7928 reduces Gas costs through block-level access lists. These upgrades help improve the efficiency and security of the Ethereum ecosystem.

HashBard

2025-12-20 19:20:10

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【Crypto World】Ethereum’s next move has been confirmed—Glamsterdam upgrade is expected to launch in 2026. This is a significant step, combining the execution layer’s Amsterdam upgrade and the consensus layer’s Gloas upgrade.

The two core proposals to watch are particularly noteworthy. First is ePBS (EIP-7732), the proposal for a builder-initiator separation mechanism. Simply put, it aims to formally separate the roles of block construction and proposal. Why is this so important? Because the current MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) issue has led to considerable centralization risks—miners or validators might manipulate transaction order to extract extra profits, which is risky and undermines network fairness.

Another key proposal is EIP-7928 (Block-level Access Lists). Its idea is to allow blocks to declare data access permissions in advance. It sounds technical, but the actual effect is straightforward—reducing Gas costs and paving the way for future scaling solutions.

Together, these two upgrades address two long-standing pain points in the Ethereum ecosystem: MEV-related risks and high Gas fees. If implemented smoothly, the ecosystem’s efficiency and security can both be elevated.

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ZKProofEnthusiast

· 2025-12-23 19:14

Can ePBS really solve the long-standing problem of MEV? It feels like this has been talked about for years. Wait, we still have to wait more than two years until 2026, this timeline seems too relaxed. Block-level access lists sound like they might add more complexity, will gas fees actually rise? To put it bluntly, it's about breaking the miners' monopoly, but the question is whether it will create new arbitrage opportunities. I support reforming the MEV distribution mechanism, but we need to look at real data to speak.

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SnapshotStriker

· 2025-12-22 12:34

If ePBS is really going to be implemented, the MEV vampires will finally be regulated, it should have been like this a long time ago. The reduction in Gas fees is indeed appealing, but we still have to wait two years until 2026, which is a bit urgent. Block-level access lists? It sounds complicated, but it's actually just about transparency. I just want to know what the validators think. What I fear the most is that it will be another PPT upgrade, and then we will have to wait for the next Hard Fork. This rhythm is indeed a bit exhausting.

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MEVictim

· 2025-12-21 18:51

Another BTC in 2026, it would be great if it can be implemented by then. We've been stuck in this MEV pit for too long, finally someone is thinking about making changes, and the attitude is quite strong.

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DefiOldTrickster

· 2025-12-20 19:49

Oh man, this ePBS thing, I've already said that MEV is the biggest parasite of Ethereum. Waiting until 2026 to take action? That's a bit late, brother, but it's better than nothing. At least this time, we're really going to cut off the arbitrage opportunities for miners and validators.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 2025-12-20 19:46

ePBS has been talked about for years, and it's not coming until 2026? However, the MEV tumor definitely needs to be addressed, or small retail investors won't have any hope.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 2025-12-20 19:46

2026 is still a long way off, but this ePBS is indeed a powerful move. How long has the MEV tumor been dragging on... Basically, it's to prevent validators from cheating. At least there's some sincerity now.

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OnchainHolmes

· 2025-12-20 19:44

ePBS sounds promising, but can it really cure the stubborn problem of MEV? I'm a bit skeptical. It won't come until 2026, so by then, we'll be waiting for something new again. Gas fees definitely need a solution; otherwise, small retail investors really can't afford to play. Can the access list in EIP-7928 truly reduce costs, or is it just another paper promise? It sounds good in theory, but in practice, it will probably drag on for another year and a half.

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SleepyValidator

· 2025-12-20 19:28

Waiting until 2026 again, I'm almost falling asleep... ePBS sounds good, but I don't know how much MEV problem it can truly solve once implemented. It feels like a utopia on paper.

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HorizonHunter

· 2025-12-20 19:20

2026 still feels so far away, I’ll just run first haha --- ePBS sounds good, but I don’t know how long it will take to actually land this time --- The MEV problem has been going on for so many years and still hasn’t been fully solved, it’s a bit speechless --- I didn’t quite understand the access list part, but if it really can reduce gas, then it’s worth it --- Another big hype, believe it or not, I believe it --- 2026, by then it’s uncertain whether Ethereum will still be around or not --- Separating proposers and builders? It should have been done a long time ago, the centralization risk has always been a sore point

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