Ethereum Developers Lock in May 7 for Pectra Upgrade

Ethereum Developers Lock in May 7 for Pectra Upgrade

The decision to schedule Pectra was made just over a week after the upgrade went live on the Hoodi testnet without any hiccups.

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Validators can stake 2,048 ETH (vs. 32 ETH) under Pectra, streamlining node setups for institutional participants. Layer-2 blob capacity doubles to 6 per block; EIP-7702 adds smart wallet features for gas sponsorships. The Ethereum network is preparing to activate its Pectra upgrade on May 7, following a developer call that finalized the timeline. Initially anticipated for late April, the update introduces changes to staking, layer-2 protocols, …

The Pectra update will be rolled out on 7 May after a series of rigorous tests, the last of which on the Hoodi testnet has been carried out without incident. It represents the most ambitious evolution of Ethereum since March 2024. Pectra introduces "abstract" portfolios with smart contracts features, aimed at automating actions, enhancing security and improving accessibility for all users, including institutions. The EIP-7251 proposal increases …

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Set for May Following Technical Hurdles

After overcoming testnet hitches, Ethereum's major Pectra upgrade has been set for early May. Here's what to expect.

Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Set for May 7: What to Expect

Ethereum developers have officially announced a new deadline for the upcoming Pectra upgrade. The core developers made the final decision in a recent call after passing the third and last testnet implementation without any problems. The upgrade, previously delayed by bugs encountered in previous test runs, had successfully run its third and last testnet implementation. Key Improvements In The Ethereum Pectra Upgrade The Pectra update has a bundl…