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Ethereum's 'Pectra' Upgrade Will Have Two-Phase Rollout

Devs are shifting their initial ambitions for the next major rollout.

Sep 19, 2024 • 1 min read

Ethereum developers have confirmed plans to divide the Pectra upgrade into two phases to manage the update's scope and reduce the chances of bugs in the code.

What's the Scoop?

First Package: Eight Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), including EIP-7702, are set for the initial phase, aimed at improving the wallet user experience.
Second Package: The second part, still under development, could introduce changes to the Ethereum Virtual Machine and feature PeerDAS for enhancing data availability sampling, further reducing costs and increasing scalability for L2s.

Bankless Take:

The decision to split Pectra is a sensible approach to managing the complexity of Ethereum's development, with the first phase targeting early 2025 for deployment. By reducing the scope, developers increase the chances of a smooth rollout, avoiding potential delays or security vulnerabilities. Beyond enhancing user experience and lowering costs for L2s, Pectra, Ethereum’s largest upgrade yet, will also increase validator efficiency and further improve smart contract performance, pushing the chain forward toward mass adoption.

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