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Ethereum developers discussed the Dencun upgrade and various EIPs for the Pectra upgrade in the ACDE Call #181, aiming for network improvement and efficiency. Key points include the preparation for Dencun’s mainnet activation, proposals for enhanced security and gas cost efficiency, and strategic planning for future upgrades. On February 15, 2024, Ethereum’s All Core Developers Execution Call #181 took place, marking a pivotal discussion on the network’s future upgrades, including the mainnet activation of the Dencun upgrade and discussions on various Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs). Chaired by Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation Protocol Lead, this bi-weekly meeting series brought together developers to deliberate on changes to the execution layer of Ethereum. Key topics included updates on the Dencun upgrade, retroactive EIPs, and proposals for the upcoming Pectra upgrade. Dencun and Pectra Upgrades: A Forward Look The Dencun upgrade is on the horizon, with a shadow fork planned to test the upgrade in a mainnet-like environment. This preparation step, crucial for the smooth roll-out of Dencun, is targeted for completion by February 23, with the mainnet activation date announced for March 13. The upgrade has seen support from Reth, Geth, and Besu client teams, with other teams in the final stages of releasing their versions. The Pectra upgrade discussions featured a range of EIPs aimed at improving security, efficiency, and usability of the Ethereum network. Notable proposals included EIP 5806, introducing smart contract functionality to externally owned accounts with enhanced security over previous proposals, and EIP 7557, proposing a mechanism to distribute gas costs more equitably across transactions accessing the same smart contract data within the same block. Retroactive EIPs and Technical Discussions Retroactive EIPs were also a focal point, with EIP 7610 aiming to amend smart contract creation rules for enhanced simplicity and security, and EIP 7523 proposing to eliminate empty…

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