Ethereum's 'Lean Ethereum' Roadmap Targets 10,000 TPS and Quantum Safety by 2029
Ethereum's Lean Ethereum initiative outlines a multi-year plan targeting 10,000 TPS on Layer 1 and quantum resistance. The ambitious upgrades aim to enhance scalability and security, but the execution timeline raises concerns amid price instability.

Ethereum's Lean Ethereum initiative, detailed in a recent roadmap, targets achieving 10,000 transactions per second on Layer 1 by 2029, with goals of up to 1 million TPS on Layer 2. The roadmap, introduced by Justin Drake, includes seven protocol upgrades focused on scaling, user experience, and quantum computing resistance, with the initial 'Glamsterdam' upgrade set for late 2026.
While the roadmap is ambitious, its success depends on coordination among client teams and validators, raising questions about deliverability amidst recent staff cuts at the Ethereum Foundation. Significant market dynamics include Ethereum's dominant position with $162.6 billion in stablecoins, highlighting ongoing institutional adoption despite current price volatility.




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