Ethereum is set to launch its major Pectra upgrade, improving scalability, security, and user experience. The upgrade, featuring multiple Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), will introduce flexible wallet structures, increase validator stake limits, and enhance rollup scalability, aiming to make Ethereum more efficient and user-friendly.
Before the mainnet launch in April 2025, Ethereum will test Pectra on two testnets: Holesky and Sepolia. Holesky, starting on February 24, will test scalability features, while Sepolia, launching on March 5, will polish the upgrade. These testnets are crucial for addressing bugs and performance issues before the final rollout.
– Account Abstraction (EIP-7702): More flexible wallets for better user control and multi-signature features. – Validator Stake Limit (EIP-7251): Increased from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH for better decentralization and security. – Rollup Scalability (EIP-7691): Doubling of the maximum blobs to improve network scalability and reduce fees.
The Ethereum development team aims for the Pectra mainnet upgrade on April 8, 2025, pending successful testnet results. A developer call on March 6 will finalize the timeline, ensuring that any issues found during testing are addressed before the official launch. Pectra represents a major step toward Ethereum's evolution as a more scalable and secure platform.