Ethereum delays Glamsterdam testnet fork over eight smart contract risks
Image: CointelegraphEthereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet. The delay follows eight smart contract invariants flagged by ChainSecurity as vulnerable to the gas‑pricing changes in EIP‑8037 and EIP‑8038. The Ethereum Foundation has asked auditors and developers to review affected projects and submit findings. Work on the upcoming Hegota upgrade proceeds unaffected.
Key points
- Ethereum developers delayed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet.
- ChainSecurity identified eight smart contract invariants that could break under EIP‑8037 and EIP‑8038.
- The Ethereum Foundation requested developers and auditors to review affected projects and report issues.
- The delay gives time to resolve security concerns before mainnet deployment.
Why it matters
Developers must audit contracts for gas‑pricing changes, which could affect functionality. The postponement may delay scaling improvements tied to the Glamsterdam upgrade.
What's unclear
The exact number of contracts that rely on the affected gas assumptions has not been disclosed.
When the Hoodi fork will be rescheduled after the security review is unclear.
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Ethereum delays Glamsterdam upgrade as eight smart contract risks emerge
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