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Ethereum developers have confirmed that the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade is set to go live on the Ethereum mainnet around April 8, 2025, following successful testnet deployments. Additionally, discussions continue about the subsequent Fusaka upgrade and Glamsterdam, as well as how these could shape Ethereum’s future development. Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Timeline and Key Enhancements They established this timeline during the All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) Call #205, held on February 13, 2025, and chaired by Ethereum Foundation (EF) Protocol Support Lead Tim Beiko. Previous reports suggested that Pectra might launch in March 2025. However, the revised schedule suggests the rigorous testing and coordination necessary for a smooth transition. The upgrade will introduce major improvements in validator participation and network performance. Before that, however, the upgrade will be tested on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets, which are scheduled to activate on February 24 and March 5, respectively. These testnet deployments are crucial for ensuring stability before the mainnet implementation in April, which explains the delay. The research, citing Parithosh Jayanthi, EF Developer Operations Engineer, indicated nearly perfect validator participation. “EF Developer Operations Engineer Parithosh Jayanthi shared an update on the status of Pectra Devnet 6. He affirmed that the devnet is “doing really well” and the validator participation rate is near perfect,” an excerpt in the report read. This positive progress reinforces confidence in the upgrade’s ability to enhance network usability and pave the way for faster Ethereum upgrade cycles. Previous reports speculated a possible splitting of Pectra into two phases, with an initial rollout expected in early 2025. However, the current plan indicates a single upgrade launch in April. ETH Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto The impact of this report on Ethereum’s powering token was muted. According to BeInCrypto data, ETH is up by a modest 1.17% since Friday’s session opened.…

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