Developers debate fixes as Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade risks contract disruption
Image: Crypto.newsDevelopers have raised concerns that the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade could break existing smart contracts due to new gas pricing rules. Security researchers estimate around 200,000 contracts may be affected. Two competing proposals, EIP-8488 and a separate accounting system, aim to preserve old contracts' gas costs. Testing on the Hoodi testnet has been postponed, with a private test tentatively set for mid‑November.
Key points
- Developers warn the Glamsterdam upgrade's gas changes could break smart contracts.
- Security researchers say roughly 200,000 contracts could be impacted.
- The Hoodi testnet activation was delayed, with a private test discussed for mid‑November.
Why it matters
Potential contract failures could lock user funds and disrupt DeFi services, making the resolution of gas pricing changes critical for Ethereum users.
What's unclear
It is not known which of the competing proposals will be adopted for the upgrade.
The exact number of contracts affected may be higher than the estimated 200,000.
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Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade could disrupt existing smart contracts
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