On May 27, 2025, over 150,000 Ethereum network validators (approximately 15% of the network) supported raising the gas limit from 36 to 60 million units, which could significantly increase the network's throughput at the L1 level. According to the gaslimit.pics platform created by researcher Tony Warshteiner, this will allow processing twice as many transactions in each block without the need for a hard fork. Validators simply change the settings of their nodes, and after 50% of the network approves, the new limit will automatically take effect.
The previous increase in the limit occurred in February 2025, when the figure rose from 30 to 36 million. However, some developers warn of potential risks, including additional strain on node hardware that could affect network stability. Despite this, the initiative reflects the Ethereum community's desire to scale the network to meet the growing demand from users.
This innovation can reduce fees and speed up transactions, which is an important step for the ecosystem. Stay tuned for updates to stay informed!
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