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CoinBasecamp > Blog > Latest News > Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade is Here! Major Changes Set to Transform the Network
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Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade is Here! Major Changes Set to Transform the Network

Last updated: May 26, 2025 9:54 pm
Saadi Anjum
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Key Highlights:

  • Pectra upgrade launches on Holesky at 9:55 PM UTC, introducing major Ethereum improvements.
  • Boosts validator rewards and enhances account abstraction with EIP-3074.
  • Increases Ethereum’s blob capacity by 50%, making layer-2 transactions even cheaper.

Ethereum Kicks Off Pectra Testing on Holesky

Ethereum developers are set to activate the much-anticipated Pectra upgrade on the Holesky testnet today at 9:55 PM UTC. This marks the first step toward implementing significant network enhancements, including improved validator rewards, account abstraction, and layer-2 scaling improvements.

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Key Highlights:Ethereum Kicks Off Pectra Testing on HoleskyWhat’s New in Pectra?Ethereum’s Fast-Tracked RoadmapWhat’s Next?

The Ethereum Foundation confirmed that Pectra will roll out on Sepolia on March 5 at 7:29 AM UTC, after which developers will decide on a mainnet launch date.


What’s New in Pectra?

Pectra brings several key improvements aimed at optimizing the Ethereum network:

1. Enhanced Account Abstraction (EIP-3074)

  • Allows externally owned accounts (EOAs) to execute batch transactions and sponsored gas payments.
  • Introduces gas sponsorship, enabling users to transact without holding ETH.
  • Supports alternative authentication and recovery mechanisms for better security.

2. Increased Blob Capacity for Layer-2 Scaling

  • Ethereum’s blob storage capacity will double, increasing from 3 blobs per block to 6 blobs per block.
  • Blobs allow layer-2 networks to submit compressed transaction data to the Ethereum mainnet, reducing costs.

3. Higher Validator Reward Limits

  • Currently, validators can stake up to 32 ETH.
  • With Pectra, this limit will rise to 2,048 ETH, allowing larger staking rewards for validators.

Ethereum’s Fast-Tracked Roadmap

The launch of Pectra on Holesky follows Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade, which significantly reduced layer-2 transaction fees. Developers are now moving quickly to accelerate the Ethereum roadmap, aiming for faster protocol upgrades.

During an All Core Devs meeting on Feb. 13, Ethereum developers agreed to speed up future upgrades. Nixo Rokish, a member of the Ethereum Foundation’s protocol support team, emphasized a shift toward more decisive action and fewer delays in upgrade rollouts.


What’s Next?

With Pectra now live on Holesky and heading to Sepolia on March 5, the next step is selecting a mainnet activation date. If successful, the upgrade could mark another milestone for Ethereum’s scalability and efficiency.

Stay tuned for more updates as Ethereum moves closer to full Pectra deployment!

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BySaadi Anjum
Saadi Anjum is a seasoned crypto writer and blockchain researcher. With a sharp eye on market trends and emerging technologies, she delivers trusted news and trading insights to empower the crypto community.
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