Ethereum’s upgrades are complex, often lost in technical detail and shifting priorities. To simplify things, the @ethereumfndn's Protocol Support Team launched Forkcast — a plain-English tracker that breaks down what’s changing and why it matters. Here’s what to know about Forkcast and how it helps everyday ETH holders.👇 ~~ Analysis by @davewardonline ~~ What is Forkcast? Built by members of the Protocol Support Team like @nixorokish and @wolovim, Forkcast is a web-based tracker for Ethereum upgrades (called “forks”). It takes changes like Fusaka and Glamsterdam — normally buried in jargon — and presents them in a clean, digestible format. It explains how each upgrade affects different stakeholders — developers, validators, and users — with: ➢ Clear overviews of each upgrade ➢ Visual timelines ➢ Plain-language explanations ➢ Stakeholder-specific impact breakdowns ➢ Interactive feedback and ranking tools For example, Forkcast’s Overview section tells you up front that it introduces Verkle trees, improving Ethereum’s data structure for better efficiency. It’s scheduled for September–October 2025 and reduces node storage requirements. In the Scheduled for Inclusion section, Forkcast lists selected EIPs with: ➢ Jargon-free summaries ➢ Quick outlines of key benefits ➢ Stakeholder-specific impact notes ➢ Links to the full EIP specs ➢ Context on how the EIP supports Ethereum’s broader goals Each upgrade also includes a Declined for Inclusion section, showing which proposals didn’t make it and why — offering transparency into tradeoffs and priorities. Forkcast Rank Forkcast also added Forkcast Rank for the Glamsterdam upgrade — a drag-and-drop (or tap-to-assign) interface where users rank proposed EIPs from S-tier to D-tier and share their rankings online. It’s not a formal vote but encourages broader participation and discussion around upgrade priorities. -- Ethereum upgrades have long been opaque, accessible mainly to core developers. This has widened the gap between builders and users. Forkcast aims to close that gap by making upgrades understandable and interactive — turning development from a black box into a glass house. As Ethereum grows more complex, tools like Forkcast may become essential for keeping the broader community informed.