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The Pectra update for Ethereum has finally launched.

- The official Ethereum X-account posted the announcement a few minutes ago.

The official #Ethereum X-account posted the announcement a few minutes ago.

Update in progress, the post reads. Pectra activation @ epoch 364032 // 10:05:11 UTC.

Update combines the Prague runtime layer and the Electra consensus layer, representing a technical merger that includes 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) ranging from account abstraction to improved steaking mechanics and increased #blockchain throughput.

Originally planned for March, Pectra was pushed back to May 7, 2025 due to a number of technical difficulties that delayed the launch. Developers encountered finalization issues on the Holesky test network and a minor bug on Sepolia, forcing the team to regroup.

Only after a successful deployment on the Hoodi test network was confidence in the project restored, leading to approval during the April 3 developer call.

We will continue to move forward and commit May 7 for Pectra on the mainnet, said Ethereum Foundation researcher Alex Stokes.

Happy Pectra, everyone! What's inside Pectra?

Pectra includes a number of technical improvements aimed at protecting Ethereum in the future:

Account Abstraction (EIP-3074): Allows traditional wallets to behave like smart contracts. Batch transactions, sponsored commissions, and customizable security are all designed to make dApps more convenient and intuitive.

Validator Limit Increase: The individual validator rate limit has been increased from 32 #ETH to 2,048 ETH. This supports larger validators, allowing smaller validators to pool rewards more efficiently.

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