Ethereum Prepares a Major Update: The Gas Limit Could Reach 180 Million

Ethereum is gearing up for a major gas limit increase to 180 million by 2026, proposed by educator Anthony Sassano and developer Ben Adams as part of the "Glamsterdam" upgrade. This triples the recent hike from 45 million to 60 million in November 2025, aiming to boost scalability, slash fees (e.g., transfers from 21,000 to 6,000 gas), and rival chains like Solana. Sassano calls 180 million the "floor," eyeing up to 5x growth, backed by 513,000 validators. Benefits include higher throughput and DeFi appeal, but risks centralization by favoring powerful nodes. Community enthusiasm grows, balancing L1 with Layer 2 solutions