Ethereum developers have confirmed the inclusion of the Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) proposal in the upcoming Hegota upgrade, aimed at enhancing the network's censorship resistance. Announced during the latest All Core Devs meeting, FOCIL mandates Ethereum validators to process all transactions, including those from addresses sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Proponents argue that FOCIL is crucial for maintaining Ethereum's decentralization and censorship resistance at the protocol level. The Hegota upgrade, scheduled for the latter half of 2026, follows the Glamsterdam upgrade and has sparked debate due to FOCIL's controversial nature. Critics, like Privacy Pools founder Ameen Soleimani, warn of potential legal risks for US-based validators. However, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and other developers support FOCIL, citing its importance for privacy protocols and Ethereum's mission as a neutral blockspace.