The Daily Gwei - An Ethereum Podcast Core protocol chat, ETHval website and more - The Daily Gwei Refuel #851 - Ethereum Updates
Jan 5, 2026
Dive into the latest buzz around Ethereum with topics like the resurgence of Stateless Ethereum and the new Protocol Guild initiative connecting sponsors to core developers. Discover the exciting potential of encrypted mempools and the introduction of a new ETH valuation website that addresses the challenges of pricing ETH. Plus, get insights on the forthcoming zkEVMs that aim to tackle the blockchain trilemma, alongside updates on scaling and protocol developments. It's an insightful blend of innovation and analysis!
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Priedas Realizes Data Sharding
- Dan recounts Fusaka's headline EIP, Priedas, as a realization of data sharding rather than execution sharding.
- He highlights that Priedas lets the network avoid holding all data while retaining similar data-availability guarantees.
Client Diversity Proved Critical
- A Prism client bug during Fusaka temporarily knocked a sizeable portion of nodes offline but did not stop finalization.
- The incident illustrates why client diversity and resilience remain critical for protocol upgrades.
Act On Client-Diversity Signals
- Check the Flashbots / Data Always client snapshot to monitor consensus-layer client distribution.
- If you run large nodes, consider multi-client tools like Vouch or Vero to reduce centralized risk.