Blockchain Infrastructure Expands Beyond Trading Cycle
Ethereum developers are currently reviewing 66 proposals for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, which is set to take place in 2027. One of the more promising ideas is a package built around Frame Transactions, which could enable features like private payments and sponsored gas directly on Ethereum.
This is significant because many of the functions users experience through wallets or application-specific workarounds still depend on layers of extra infrastructure. If some of this logic can be handled by the network itself, developers will gain more room to build payment and account experiences that don't feel like traditional blockchain transactions.
Compound, a leading lending protocol, has approved a record $52 million DAO budget focused on institutional DeFi. This plan covers real-world assets, integrations, and credit infrastructure designed to attract professional capital.