$ETH Pectra Upgrade
Launch Date:
Activated on May 7, 2025.
Major Improvement – Blobs per Block:
Increased from 3–6 blobs to 6–9 blobs per block.
This doubles the data throughput for Layer-2s (L2s) like Base.
Result: Lower fees and faster transactions.
Smart Wallet Upgrade (EIP-7702):
Enables users to convert regular wallets into smart wallets without changing addresses or losing history.#CryptoRegulation
Supports advanced features like gas sponsorship and programmable permissions.
Think: Keeping your phone number while upgrading from a basic to a smart phone.
Base Network Advancements:
Base is targeting 250 Mgas/s throughput—an ambitious scaling goal.
Now the largest optimistic rollup on Ethereum by total value secured.
TVL grew 21% to $3.7 billion after Pectra.
Future Upgrades:
Ethereum’s next upgrade, Fusaka, aims to expand blob capacity even further, enhancing scalability.
Market Performance (as of May 13, 2025):
Ethereum (ETH):
Price: $2,590.70
7-Day: +$17.40%
30-Day: +$63.06%
YTD: -22.22% (still in recovery mode)
BASE Token:
Price: $0.05496
7-Day: +$25.3%
30-Day: +$46.7%
Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV): $4.04 million
24h Volume: $17,313
Resistance: Near $0.061
Key Support: $0.051–$0.052
