In the first quarter of 2025, Ethereum will undergo another mainnet upgrade. The focus of this upgrade is on Zk Snarks technology. Currently, the Ethereum Foundation is integrating the Zk Snarks technology used by Zec, the Zcash.
After the Ethereum mainnet upgrade, Zk Snarks will be utilized in the development of the Ethereum main chain and side chains. Vitalik Buterin has repeatedly emphasized the importance of Zk Snarks for the development of blockchain.