The Ethereum network successfully implemented the Pectra update on May 7, 2025, combining the improvements of Prague (execution layer) and Electra (consensus layer), introducing 11 EIPs that strengthen the Ethereum network.
🏦 More Efficient Staking
Increased participation limit: From 32 ETH to 2048 ETH per validator, reducing fragmentation and improving efficiency.
⏱️ Quick Validator Activation
Validator deposits are processed directly on the execution layer, reducing the activation time from 12 hours to approximately 13 minutes.
📈 Scalability Improvements
Increases data processing capacity, particularly benefiting layer 2 solutions and reducing transaction fees.
🧠 Smart Accounts (EIP-7702)
Account Abstraction: Allows traditional accounts to function as smart contracts, facilitating functions like gas payments with different tokens and account recovery.
These changes strengthen security, reduce costs, improve user experience, and position Ethereum as a more competitive network against other blockchains, fostering greater adoption in sectors such as DeFi, NFTs, and blockchain gaming.
Pectra marks a firm step toward a more scalable, accessible, and future-ready ecosystem.
