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The next Ethereum upgrade, Dencun, is scheduled for activation on March 13. It will introduce off-chain data blobs via Proto-Danksharding. This will decrease L2 gas costs and reduce the rate of the future Ethereum data growth, contributing to a leaner and more efficient network. OP Labs forecasts a 20x reduction in gas costs for Optimism data storage on Ethereum.

DVT spreads out the tasks and risks related to the validation process in Ethereum's PoS system. It works by dividing and sharing a validator's key responsibilities among several entities, decreasing the chances of centralized control and eliminating single points of failure.