Ethereum Schedules Pectra Upgrade Testing
- Testing for Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade starts on Feb. 26 on the Holesky testnet.
- A follow-up test is scheduled for Mar. 5 on the Sepolia testnet.
- The mainnet release is anticipated in early April, pending successful tests.
- Pectra includes eight improvements, focusing on wallets and validators.
- EIP-7702 aims to enhance crypto wallet user experience via account abstraction.
- EIP-7251 increases validator staking limits from 32 to 2,048 ETH.
Ethereum developers plan to begin testing the Pectra upgrade on Feb. 26, with a potential mainnet release in early April if tests are successful. The upgrade includes significant enhancements such as EIP-7702 and EIP-7251, targeting improved wallet functionality and increased validator staking capacity.
Source (2.6)https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/02/06/ethereum-s-pectra-upgrade-to-hit-testnets-in-february-and-march?rand=52298
