As reported by COINOTAG News on December 11, the Ethereum Foundation confirmed via official channels that BPO-1 has been activated, lifting the blob capacity per block to 15. The adjustment expands data availability for Layer 2 scaling ecosystems and reduces the need for a disruptive hard fork.

This upgrade is aimed at boosting Layer 2 scaling throughput and improving data access for rollups, potentially delivering faster settlement and more predictable gas dynamics across networks. By expanding on-chain data bandwidth, developers can optimize cross-layer interoperability and user experiences without major protocol changes.

Looking ahead, the BPO-2 rollout is targeted for January, promising a further lift in capacity and efficiency while preserving system stability. Ethereum stakeholders will monitor the transition closely to assess impacts on pricing, throughput, and the broader scaling roadmap.