protocol

Name: protocol
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Author: involvex

Explains Ethereum upgrade processes including EIPs, forks, and decision-making, referencing authoritative sources to verify live statuses and draft proposals.

Updated Mar 19, 2026

Search Tags:#protocol #blockchain #upgrade #ethereum #forks #devcycle #eips

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npx skills add https://github.com/involvex/aetheris --skill protocol-involvex

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: protocol
Source: https://github.com/involvex/aetheris/tree/main/.agents/skills/ethskills/protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/involvex/aetheris --skill protocol-involvex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ethereum protocol evolution can be opaque; this skill explains how upgrades occur, how EIPs are evaluated, and where to find authoritative information about future changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

EIP lifecycle & fork process: clarifies how proposals move from Draft to Final and how forks are scheduled and implemented.
Source-of-truth guidance: points to primary sources such as EIPs, forkcast, eth-rnd-archive, and execution/consensus specs to verify live vs planned changes.
Decision-making context: explains All Core Devs (ACD) processes and the roles of client teams in EL/CL upgrades for informed planning.

Quick Start

Ask me to summarize the current status of a given Ethereum upgrade, EIP, or fork and provide the latest live vs planned information.

Frequently Asked Questions about protocol

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do Ethereum upgrades move from a draft EIP to a live network fork?▼

Ethereum upgrades progress through EIP lifecycle stages from Draft to Final, requiring All Core Devs consensus and client team implementations for execution layer or consensus layer activation. Forks are scheduled once proposals pass evaluation and client teams implement the required specifications.

What is the decision-making process for accepting or rejecting Ethereum Improvement Proposals?▼

The decision-making process for Ethereum Improvement Proposals involves All Core Devs discussions, where client teams evaluate EIPs based on technical merit, security, and network impact before agreeing to include them in an upcoming fork.

Where can I find authoritative sources to verify the live status of Ethereum forks and EIPs?▼

To verify the live status of Ethereum forks and EIPs, reference primary sources including official EIP repositories, forkcast, eth-rnd-archive, and execution and consensus layer specifications to determine whether changes are live or planned.

Can I use this to evaluate future Ethereum protocol features and draft new proposals?▼

Yes, you can apply knowledge of the EIP lifecycle and All Core Devs processes to evaluate future protocol features, determine live status of current changes, and draft new proposals aligned with Ethereum's execution and consensus layer specifications.

What are the roles of execution layer and consensus layer client teams during Ethereum network upgrades?▼

Execution layer and consensus layer client teams implement the specifications for accepted EIPs during Ethereum network upgrades. Their coordinated releases across both layers ensure the protocol changes activate correctly at the scheduled fork.