2026-01-02 17:21:19

Looking ahead to 2025, major blockchain networks are rolling out significant technical upgrades that could reshape the ecosystem landscape.

Bitcoin is pushing forward with expanded OP_RETURN functionality and new scripting capabilities including CTV (CheckTemplateVerify) and CSFS (CheckSigFromStack), enhancing on-chain programmability. Ethereum is executing the Pectra and Fusaka dual upgrades while introducing the ERC-8004 AI standard, positioning itself as the go-to chain for AI-integrated dApps.

Meanwhile, Solana is accelerating with Firedancer client, Alpenglow optimization, and asynchronous execution features that aim to further boost throughput. Not to be outdone, BNB Chain is targeting sub-second block confirmation times, competing fiercely in the speed and scalability arms race.

These technical developments reflect how major networks are differentiated through core infrastructure improvements rather than hype cycles alone.

BTC1,97%

ETH4,44%

SOL4,72%

BNB2,45%

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MEVSandwichMaker

· 2h ago

Are you still focusing on infrastructure? To be honest, these upgrade announcements are nothing new; the key is whether they can truly be implemented and not just a pile of on-paper features.

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SneakyFlashloan

· 2h ago

Is that it? BTC is causing trouble again, and ERC-8004 still needs AI to save the day... Can Solana really get back on track this time? I'm a bit skeptical.

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DAOTruant

· 2h ago

Still the same approach, just upgrading and upgrading, they just want to wipe out us retail investors. What is BTC doing with OP_RETURN again? Does it help me make money? Really, every time it's just technical improvements, but the coin price remains the same.

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tx_or_didn't_happen

· 2h ago

Here we go again with the upgrade hype. All talk is just on paper; how many are truly implementable?

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MetaMisery

· 2h ago

Really? What can BTC do with the OP_RETURN trick... just a bunch of letters put together, do users really care? ETH is also working on AI standards, every upgrade claims to change the game, but in the end, it's still the same old gas fees. That Firedancer on Solana is hyped up, just waiting for it to crash again.

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