Ethereum Foundation asks core developers to delay Glamsterdam upgrade decision
Image: UnchainedThe Ethereum Foundation has asked core developers to hold off on deciding the next step for the Glamsterdam upgrade. The pause follows four reports indicating that deployed contracts could break under proposed gas changes in EIP-8037 and EIP-8038. The foundation recommends waiting until outside audits are public and reviewed before moving forward with the upgrade plan.
Key points
- The Ethereum Foundation asked core developers to delay deciding the next step for the Glamsterdam upgrade.
- Four reports showed that deployed contracts could break under proposed gas changes in EIP-8037 and EIP-8038.
- The foundation recommends waiting until outside audits are public and reviewed before proceeding.
- Glamsterdam includes raising the gas limit per block from 60 million to 200 million.
Why it matters
The proposed changes alter gas costs and data storage charges on Ethereum, affecting smart contracts that rely on specific gas limits or budgets.
What's unclear
The exact dates for completion of the outside audits and subsequent core developer decisions remain unconfirmed.
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Crypto Briefing
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Ethereum Foundation urges delay on Glamsterdam upgrade pending gas audits
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Unchained
- Also reported by Crypto Briefing
- CryptoVideos brief published
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