Prysm Fixes Glamsterdam Gas Limit Issue Before Sepolia Test Launch
Image: UnchainedPrysm released version 7.2.1 on October 6 to fix a configuration issue ahead of the Glamsterdam upgrade's Sepolia testnet activation, scheduled for 13:53:36 UTC that day. The update sets Prysm validators to default to a 200 million gas limit for the test, up from the prior 60 million default. Older validator configurations may still produce blocks near the 60 million limit. Ethereum traded just under $2,700 at reporting time, with weekly net outflows from U.S. spot Ether ETFs noted as a demand headwind.
Key points
- Prysm released version 7.2.1 on October 6 ahead of the Glamsterdam Sepolia activation.
- Glamsterdam is scheduled to activate on Sepolia at 13:53:36 UTC on October 6.
- The Prysm update sets validators to default to a 200 million gas limit for the test.
- Older validator configurations may still produce blocks near the 60 million gas limit.
Why it matters
The 200 million gas limit test will assess if larger Ethereum blocks are technically viable. The Prysm fix ensures most validators participate in the test as intended.
Price context · ETH
At publication
$2,710.11
Now
$2,713.54
Change since
+0.13%
7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 3 publishers
Cryptonews.com
Tier 2
Ethereum Price Prediction: Last-Minute Glamsterdam Fix Sets Stage for 200M Gas Jump
Unchained
Tier 1
Ethereum Client Prysm Ships 200M Gas Limit Fix Hours Before Glamsterdam Test
Coverage timeline
- First reported by CoinDesk
- Confirmed by Cryptonews.com
- CryptoVideos brief published
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