# Strawmap Ethereum Technical Roadmap

> Strawmap is a technical roadmap offering a long-term, holistic view of Ethereum upgrades across five north stars.

**Published by:** [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io/)
**Published on:** 2026-02-26
**Categories:** news, 2026, february2026
**URL:** https://ethdaily.io/891

## Content

Quick TakeEF Protocol introduces Strawmap.Vitalik outlines Fast L1 goals.Polymer zero-slippage USDC bridge.ACI audits Aave Labs.Strawmap Ethereum Technical RoadmapListen to this episode from Ethereum News on Spotify. The Ethereum Foundation Protocol team introduces Strawmap. Vitalik outlines the goals of a Fast L1. Polymer launches a zero-slippage USDC bridge. And ACI audits Aave Labs. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/891 Earn 10% real yield on your dollars, fully onchain.https://spotify.comSponsored byEarn 10% real yield on your dollars, fully onchain. Hold $BOLD, the only decentralized stablecoin rated A- by stablecoin agency, Bluechip. No vaults, no middlemen, no RWAs. Learn more on liquity.org/earnStrawmap Ethereum Technical RoadmapThe Ethereum Foundation Protocol team introduced Strawmap, a technical roadmap offering a long-term, holistic view of Ethereum upgrades. It outlines five “north stars”: a fast L1 with seconds-level finality, 1 gigagas/sec throughput on L1 via zkEVMs and real-time proving, teragas-scale L2 via data availability sampling (DAS), post-quantum–resistant L1 cryptography, and native privacy through shielded ETH transfers. The document is intended as a public coordination tool for researchers, developers, and governance participants, helping align efforts and accelerate progress. Named as a blend of “strawman” and “roadmap,” Strawmap is a work in progress, reflecting one cluster of views within the EF and the broader ecosystem.Vitalik Outlines Fast L1 EvolutionVitalik Buterin outlined the Fast L1 north star in the Strawmap, describing the upgrade as a gradual, parameter-driven evolution of Ethereum’s consensus. Slot times would be reduced incrementally, with each reduction made only when safety and performance data justify it, akin to how blob targets have been adjusted. He noted that features such as ePBS, FOCIL, and fast confirmation rules introduce more complex slot mechanics and tighter latency constraints, creating tradeoffs that require networking and structural improvements. Buterin says the goal is to decouple slots from finality and migrate from Gasper to a one-round BFT-style protocol, ultimately targeting finality in the ~6–16 second range.Polymer Zero-Slippage USDC bridgePolymer Labs, a multichain payments protocol, launched a zero-slippage USDC bridge in partnership with LI.FI. The bridge is now live on the Jumper Exchange UI, enabling users to swap USDC 1:1 across 16 chains, completely lossless. Bridging $10,000 USDC results in receiving exactly $10,000 USDC on the destination chain. Polymer’s bridge leverages Circle’s CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) and its Polymer Execute API, which handles onchain transaction relaying. LI.FI and Jumper power the multi-chain routing. The bridge has already moved $1,000,000 USDC between Base and Ethereum with zero loss. Polymer also offers a Fast Mode with a 2 basis points (0.02%) fee.ACI Challenges Aave Labs StrategyACI published a governance review of Aave Labs, citing $86 million in total capital received and criticizing a lack of cost transparency. The report argues that while Labs built V1, V2, and initial V3.0, most subsequent upgrades and the revenue-generating infrastructure were delivered with the help of DAO service providers. The report warns that pausing V3 development and migrating to the new V4 could introduce risk, particularly following BGD’s departure. An Aave Labs proposal for the Aave Will Win Framework is now live for a Temp Check vote. The framework proposes a strategic overhaul intended to better align the ecosystem and scale Aave, and includes a total funding request of about $51m. Prior to the post, Aave Labs had published a contributions report outlining the organization’s work over the past decade. Other NewsOctane AI finds Nethermind bugAave hits $1 trillion in loansDefiIgnas on Aave / ACILiquity V2 hits $2m revenueLUCID encrypted mempoolSigma Prime is hiring a cryptographerEF ESP adds new RFPs0x Cross-Chain APIBlockscout adds identity scoresObol Charon v1.9.0 releaseZK Podcast on leanSigRainbow supports 7702Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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