The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Cluster has published a unified tier list for the Hegotá upgrade, grading 62 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and setting out which ones are likely to make the cut. The list, released this week, puts decentralization and security at the top of the priority list.
A single ranking for a big upgrade
The tier list is the first time the Protocol Cluster has consolidated its thinking into one document. It grades each EIP, giving developers a clear sense of what's essential and what can wait. That's a shift from earlier stages of the upgrade, when proposals were discussed in separate working groups.
What the tiers mean
The list doesn't just say yes or no. It sorts proposals into tiers, presumably by importance and readiness. That gives the community a way to see which changes are likely to land in Hegotá and which might be pushed to a later upgrade. It also helps external teams align their own work with the network's direction.
Decentralization and security first
The tier list highlights decentralization and security as the guiding priorities. That's a signal that the upgrade isn't just about adding features; it's about making the network more robust. For a chain that's been through its share of debates about staking and validator concentration, that focus is notable.
The road to Hegotá
The tier list is a working document, not a final decision. The Protocol Cluster will likely refine it as the upgrade moves forward. The next step is for the community to review the list and push back on any proposals they think are misranked. After that, the final scope of Hegotá will be locked in.
