Who proposed the Strawmap?

Justin Drake proposed it as a personal research initiative, not an official Ethereum Foundation directive. While the EF Architecture team maintains it, it represents his long-term vision for L1 development rather than a collective institutional commitment.

Will Ethereum have built-in privacy?

Yes, native shielded transfers are one of the five north star goals, allowing users to send ETH privately without relying on third-party tools. A fixed timeline has not been confirmed.

Is the Strawmap a guaranteed schedule?

No. It is a working document, and each milestone requires independent testing and community consensus before activation on mainnet. Timelines may shift as research and governance evolve.

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