Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Set for Oct. 6 on Sepolia Testnet
- The Glamsterdam upgrade will activate on the Sepolia testnet on Oct. 6.
- Node operators must update their execution-layer and consensus-layer clients prior to activation.
- Key features include enshrined proposer-builder separation and block-level access lists.
- Gas pricing will be adjusted to better reflect the costs of data creation and access on Ethereum.
- No dates have been set for rollout on the validator-focused testnet Hoodi or mainnet.
- The following upgrade, Hegotá, is targeted for release in 2027, with potential shifts towards advanced cryptographic techniques.
The upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade aims to enhance Ethereum’s protocol by reducing reliance on middleware and improving gas fee structures. These changes are crucial as they could affect contracts that depend on fixed gas stipends or limits.
With the Glamsterdam upgrade scheduled for Oct. 6, Ethereum continues to evolve its infrastructure in response to network demands and operational efficiency.(Source)
