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ethereum developers agreed to take a multi-phased approach to implementing the highly anticipated 'Pectra' upgrade over the last Consensus Layer Meeting on September 19th.
The decision was made after concerns were raised about the complexity of delivering the update in a single release, which increased the risk of technical issues and errors. The phased approach will ensure a smoother rollout and reduce the chances of encountering errors or disruptions to daily network operations.
Initially intended to be ethereum’s most ambitious hard fork, Pectra will now focus on delivering key improvements in the first phase and allow developers more time to implement additional features in the second.
Phase 1
The first phase of the Pectra upgrade, scheduled for release in early 2025, will include eight ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs). Among them is EIP-7702, which aims to improve the user experience of digital wallets.
Other key changes will focus on improving the efficiency of the ethereum network and user interface, allowing for a more targeted implementation. This narrower scope ensures that the initial phase remains manageable and minimizes potential delays.
The developers have carefully selected these improvements to address critical areas of the ethereum ecosystem and leave room for further advancements in the second phase.
Phase 2
The second phase, currently in development, will introduce more ambitious upgrades to the ethereum infrastructure.
It may include upgrades to the ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and the introduction of PeerDAS, a feature designed to improve sampling of data availability. PeerDAS is expected to play a vital role in supporting layer-2 blockchains, which rely on ethereum for increased scalability and functionality.
As developers continue to refine the scope of Phase 2, the phased approach will allow them to focus on delivering the most critical changes first while ensuring that more complex updates receive the necessary attention and testing.
Splitting the implementation of Pectra is expected to help maintain the pace of ethereum innovation without compromising the stability of the network.
