EddieJayonCrypto
27 Mar 25
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is set to go live on the mainnet on April 30, following the successful finalization of the Hoodi testnet. The upgrade aims to streamline and optimize user interactions and developer workflows across the network. The decision to proceed with the April launch comes after earl...
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is set to go live on the mainnet on April 30 after the successful finalization of the Hoodi testnet. This upgrade aims to optimize user interactions and developer workflows across the network. The decision to proceed with the April launch comes after earlier delays on testnets like Holesky and Sepolia. The Ethereum Foundation has confirmed the end of support for Holesky by September 2025.
The highly anticipated Pectra upgrade is tentatively scheduled for mainnet activation at slot 11,599,872, around 14:14:47 UTC. The upgrade coordination will follow a structured process modeled after Fredrik’s fork coordination method. The timeline is still subject to final approval, with confirmation expected during the next ACDC meeting.
The Pectra upgrade merges improvements from two earlier proposals, Prague and Electra, aiming to deliver a more streamlined and efficient Ethereum experience. It achieved full finalization on the Hoodi testnet, marking a significant milestone after earlier delays on other testnets like Holesky and Sepolia. Hoodi, introduced as a replacement for Holesky, has performed reliably since its launch, leading the Ethereum Foundation to confirm the end of support for Holesky by September 2025.