Ethereum Pectra Upgrade – May 2025
Overview:
The Ethereum Pectra Upgrade went live on May 7, 2025. It merges two major updates:
Prague (Execution Layer)
Electra (Consensus Layer) $ETH
Together, they introduce 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) focused on security, performance, and user experience.
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Key Features:
1. Smart Account Wallets (EIP-7702):
Allows more flexible wallets with built-in transaction batching, gas sponsorship, and easier recovery.
2. Validator Staking Limit Increase (EIP-7251):
Raises the maximum stake per validator from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, enabling more efficient staking.
3. Layer-2 Efficiency (EIP-7691):
Improves data availability for Layer-2 rollups, reducing fees by up to 30%.
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Market Impact:
Ethereum’s price held steady after the upgrade, staying above $1,800. Analysts cite market caution and external factors limiting immediate price movement.
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