Bankless Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade: Pectra, Fusaka & Beyond | Tim Beiko
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Mar 24, 2025 In this discussion, Tim Beiko, the Ethereum Foundation's Core Devs Coordinator, delves into Ethereum's future with exciting upgrades like Pectra and Fusaka. He explains how the Pectra hard fork will enhance validator efficiency and address scaling issues. Tim also discusses innovative wallet solutions merging EOAs with smart contracts. The conversation highlights the emphasis on security and adaptability in upgrades while navigating the roadmap for Ethereum's scalability. Get ready for a thrilling evolution in the Ethereum landscape!
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The DAO Hack
- The DAO hack, a significant event in Ethereum's history, involved as much ETH as all current L2s and wrapped ETH combined.
- This highlights the scale of impact required for a social intervention on Ethereum.
MaxEB: Bandwidth Efficiency
- Pectra introduces MaxEB, consolidating validators for increased bandwidth efficiency.
- This benefits both large and small validators by reducing network load and enabling better compounding.
Bandwidth Savings for Blobs
- Reduced bandwidth from MaxEB enables increased data availability for L2s using blobs.
- Pectra increases blob space by 50%, further enhancing L2 scaling.