Ethereum Foundation Abandons Poseidon for L1 Upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is shifting its focus away from Poseidon for Ethereum L1, according to Justin Drake. In an interview, Drake revealed that the foundation is moving towards a different solution due to concerns about Poseidon's energy efficiency. Drake emphasized that the EF is committed to finding an optimal solution and will continue to explore various options.

The move comes as part of the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, which aims to improve the network's scalability and sustainability. The EF has been actively exploring different solutions for Ethereum L1, including Poseidon, and has now decided to prioritize other alternatives.