Bandwidth

EIP-8070 introduces Sparse Blobpool to slash Ethereum blob transaction bandwidth by up to 70%. Discover how custody-aligned sampling aims to relieve network pressure and the challenges it faces in a crowded upgrade roadmap.

A new EIP proposes SSZ Compact Multiproofs to slash Ethereum Merkle proof bandwidth by up to 60%. While technically elegant, the proposal must compete for scarce developer resources against high-impact upgrades like Verkle trees.