Unchained How Ethereum's Sprawling Pectra Upgrade Will Boost Its Ability to Compete - Ep. 805
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Mar 25, 2025 
Join Ethereum Foundation Research co-leads Alex Stokes and Barnabé Monnot as they dive into Ethereum's Pectra and Fusaka upgrades. They discuss how these enhancements aim to bolster Ethereum's performance against competitors like Solana. While addressing the recent challenges faced during testnet launches, they explore the critical balance of decentralization and the implications for Ethereum's status in the smart contract arena. Tune in for insights on how Ethereum plans to navigate its evolving landscape and the changing leadership dynamics within the foundation.
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Testnet Troubles
- Ethereum's Pectra upgrade faced issues on the Sepolia and Holesky testnets.
- These were testnet-specific errors, unrelated to the Pectra upgrade itself.
Pectra and Fusaka
- Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is massive, even after splitting it from the Fusaka upgrade.
- Fusaka focuses on scaling data for rollups, crucial for Ethereum's L2 ecosystem.
Upgrade Pipeline
- Ethereum upgrades involve a complex pipeline, from research to EIPs and All Core Devs (ACD) discussions.
- Devnets and testnets help identify bugs before mainnet deployment.