Ethereum builders weigh risks of protocol-backed payments versus trusted brokers

Ethereum builders are evaluating the trade-offs between protocol-backed payments, which involve locking up capital and delivery risks, and using trusted brokers. While the Ethereum Foundation prioritizes fork-choice enforced inclusion lists (FOCIL) to enhance proposer-builder separation (ePBS), discussions continue regarding the future of block-payment mechanisms and the potential role of upcoming upgrades like Glamsterdam.