{"id":1115,"date":"2025-03-05T16:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nownodes.io\/blog\/?p=1115"},"modified":"2025-03-05T16:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:26:28","slug":"ethereum-on-the-verge-of-pectra-update-already-in-the-testnet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nownodes.io\/blog\/ethereum-on-the-verge-of-pectra-update-already-in-the-testnet\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum on the Verge of Pectra: Update Already in the Testnet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ethereum is approaching one of its most significant updates\u2014Pectra. Developers have successfully activated it on the <strong>Sepolia<\/strong> testnet, meaning the main launch is just around the corner. We have already updated and are ready for the upcoming changes. Let\u2019s break down the key changes in the <strong><code>eth erigon sepolia 2.61.1<\/code><\/strong> update and what to expect from the much-anticipated <strong>Pectra<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-pectra-and-why-is-it-important\">What Is Pectra and Why Is It Important?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong><code>Pectra<\/code><\/strong> is the third major Ethereum update since the implementation of the <strong><code>Proof-of-Stake<\/code><\/strong> algorithm. It combines two major Ethereum network upgrades\u2014<strong><code>Prague<\/code><\/strong> (for the Execution Layer clients) and <strong><code>Electra<\/code><\/strong> (for the Consensus Layer). The update includes <strong>11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (<code>EIP<\/code>)<\/strong>, two of which are particularly important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account Abstraction (<code>EIP-3074<\/code>)<\/strong> \u2013 This change will allow wallets to temporarily function as smart contracts. It will significantly simplify interactions with decentralized applications. Users will gain more flexibility in managing their transactions, while developers will have new opportunities to enhance the user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase in Staking Limit (<code>EIP-7251<\/code>)<\/strong> \u2013 The maximum deposit for validators is increasing from <strong><code>32 ETH<\/code><\/strong> to <strong><code>2048 ETH<\/code><\/strong>. This will enable large stakers and node operators to manage their funds more efficiently, reduce network load, and make the staking process more sustainable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sepolia-2611-update-whats-changed\">Sepolia 2.61.1 Update: What\u2019s Changed?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Ahead of the <strong>Pectra<\/strong> hard fork, an important <strong><code>Sepolia 2.61.1<\/code><\/strong> update is being implemented. 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