#PectraUpgrade

Pectra went live on the Ethereum mainnet at the start of epoch 364032, May 7, 2025, at about 10:00 am UTC. The three main Ethereum improvement proposals (EIPs) included are EIP-7702, EIP-7251 and EIP-7691

By increasing the maximum effective balance from 32 to 2048 ETH, the update will enable many validators to consolidate their balance into one account. Plus, smaller stakers will be able to make the most of their earnings as every additional ETH they earn will count towards their staking balance.