Ethereum Foundation Targets 2026 Gas Limit Hike to 180M

The Ethereum Foundation has outlined its plans for 2026, focusing on scaling the network's gas limit beyond 100 million and improving post-quantum security. The foundation said it will continue to increase the gas limit, which currently stands at 60 million, toward and beyond 100 million. This goal is part of a broader roadmap that includes advancing post-quantum-resistant security and enabling smoother cross-chain interactions.

The foundation's Post-Quantum team was established in January, with researcher Justin Drake announcing the move on X. The team will focus on ensuring Ethereum's readiness for a post-quantum world, where quantum computers could potentially break current encryption methods.

Ethereum educator Anthony Sassano stated in November that reaching 180 million gas limit is a baseline target for 2026, not a best-case outcome. The foundation also aims to improve user experience through native account abstraction and make smart wallets more capable and intuitive.