Ethereum Prepares for Censorship Resistance Upgrade with FOCIL and EIP 8141
ByAinvest
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 9:16 am ET1min read
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Ethereum is set to undergo a significant upgrade called FOCIL, aimed at making the network more resistant to censorship at the protocol level. FOCIL will enable the inclusion of smart accounts and sponsored transactions without silent blocking, and Vitalik Buterin has expressed his support for the upgrade. The community is debating the potential effects on validators, with some seeing a net gain in robustness. The upgrade is expected to be part of the Hegota upgrade, scheduled for the second half of 2026.

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