Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Likely Split Into Two Hard Forks Due to Complexity, First Phase Expected by February
September 14, 2024The second phase will implement the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Object Format (EOF) and PeerDAS, which are designed to improve data distribution and scalability within the network.
The first phase of the upgrade will incorporate elements from devnet 3, including EIP 7702, which aims to enable Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) to function as smart contract wallets, thereby enhancing security and user experience.
Ethereum's upcoming Pectra upgrade may be divided into two separate hard forks due to its complexity, as revealed by Tim Beiko earlier this week.
This decision stems from the extensive number of planned updates, which could include over 20 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and six additional updates still under review.
Additionally, other EIPs included in the first phase are EIP 7251 and EIP 6110, focusing on enabling on-chain validator deposits.
A final decision on whether to split Pectra into two upgrades is expected during the All Core Devs call next Thursday, with a split appearing highly likely given the complexity and the desire for additional features.
Christine Kim from Galaxy Digital noted that the first part of the upgrade could launch as early as February next year, while the second part is expected in the latter half of 2025.
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