{"id":8533,"date":"2025-02-14T17:28:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=8533"},"modified":"2025-02-14T17:28:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:28:30","slug":"unveiling-pectra-a-new-chapter-for-ethereums-testnet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/14\/unveiling-pectra-a-new-chapter-for-ethereums-testnet\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling Pectra: A New Chapter for Ethereum&#8217;s Testnet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><strong>The Pectra network enhancement is set to launch on Ethereum testnets!<!-- --><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading css-1w54o5f\" id=\"pectra-overview\">Pectra Overview<!-- --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">It will commence on Holesky at epoch <!-- --><span class=\"chakra-text css-ons8vw\">115968<\/span> (Feb. 24, 21:55 UTC) followed by Sepolia at epoch <!-- --><span class=\"chakra-text css-ons8vw\">222464<\/span> (Mar. 5, 7:29 UTC). The Pectra testnet client versions are detailed <!-- --><a class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/2025\/02\/14\/pectra-testnet-announcement#client-releases\">below<!-- --><\/a>. After both testnets have successfully transitioned, an activation epoch for the mainnet will be determined.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Pectra follows the previous year\u2019s <!-- --><a class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/2024\/02\/27\/dencun-mainnet-announcement\">Dencun enhancement<!-- --><\/a>. It brings in innovations to enhance Ethereum accounts, enrich the validator experience, facilitate L2 scaling, and much more!<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">This article delves into these three significant advancements in depth. For a broader perspective, refer to <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/roadmap\/pectra\/\">ethereum.org&#8217;s overview of the upgrade<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"from-eoas-to-smart-accounts\">From EOAs to Smart Accounts<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/eips.ethereum.org\/EIPS\/eip-7702\">EIP-7702<!-- --><\/a> signifies a significant milestone towards broader account abstraction, permitting users to upgrade their Externally Owned Accounts (<!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/developers\/docs\/accounts\/\">EOAs<!-- --><\/a>) with smart contract capabilities.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">This blended approach fuses the user-friendliness of EOAs with the programmability of contract-based accounts. In practice, it allows for:<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1onhfjo\">\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Transaction bundling<!-- --><\/strong>, facilitating the execution of numerous operations atomically within a single transaction. No more separate transactions for &#8220;approve&#8221; and &#8220;swap&#8221;!<!-- --><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Gas sponsorship<!-- --><\/strong>, permitting others to cover transaction expenses. This is particularly beneficial when wishing to transact from an account that has no ETH balance.<!-- --><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Alternative authentication methods<!-- --><\/strong>, signifying that several <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hardware_security_module\">hardware security modules<!-- --><\/a> (HSMs) present in modern phones can be utilized to authorize actions for the account through technologies like <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/fidoalliance.org\/passkeys\/\">passkeys<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Spending restrictions<!-- --><\/strong>, which can restrict how many tokens a specific application can expend, or cap daily withdrawals from a wallet, enhancing security.<!-- --><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Recovery options<!-- --><\/strong>, which offer various choices for users to protect their assets, without the need to shift to a new account.<!-- --><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">To utilize EIP-7702, an EOA authorizes a signature that specifies a particular delegation address whose code it seeks to execute. Once established, the account acquires the functionalities of the new code (e.g., batching, sponsorship, authentication logic, etc.). Since selecting a delegation target relinquishes considerable control, EIP-7702 enforces an array of safety measures:<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"css-1onhfjo\">\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Chain-specific delegations<!-- --><\/strong>: by default, a delegation is only valid on a specific chain ID, ensuring that the same authorization cannot be applied across different networks.<!-- --><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Nonce-bound delegations<!-- --><\/strong>: authorizations can be linked to the account&#8217;s current nonce, automatically nullifying them once the nonce increases.<!-- --><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-cvpopp\"><strong>Revocability<!-- --><\/strong>: the owner of the EOA can always create another EIP-7702 authorization that revokes or replaces the existing delegation code, preventing an indefinite lock-in if issues arise.<!-- --><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">For a more thorough exploration of how this operates, check out <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_k5fKlKBWV4\">@lightclient&#8217;s presentation at Devcon on the subject<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"validator-ux-improvements\">Validator UX Enhancements<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Three new EIPs within Pectra refine the validator experience: <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/eips.ethereum.org\/EIPS\/eip-7251\">7251<!-- --><\/a>, <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/eips.ethereum.org\/EIPS\/eip-7002\">7002<!-- --><\/a> and <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/eips.ethereum.org\/EIPS\/eip-6110\">6110<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The first, EIP-7251, elevates the maximum balance a validator can earn rewards on from 32 ETH to 2048 ETH, via an opt-in modification of withdrawal credential type.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">For smaller stakers, this enables automatic reward compounding. Previously, any rewards accumulated beyond a validator&#8217;s 32 ETH deposit would not contribute to their active stake. Stakers wishing to stake more than 32 ETH could only do so in fixed increments of 32 ETH, relying on staking pools for anything in between. With EIP-7251, both current and new validators can now receive rewards on the entirety of their stake, up to 2048 ETH per validator.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">This EIP also permits larger operators to consolidate multiple validators by joining those with similar withdrawal credentials. This minimizes the bandwidth demands on the network overall. For a comprehensive understanding, watch this talk from <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EwW6dNi9VCY\">Teku&#8217;s Paul Harris<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">EIP-7002 further expands the capabilities of validators by introducing execution layer-triggerable withdrawals. Prior to this EIP, only a validator&#8217;s active signing key could initiate an exit. Now, if an Ethereum address is assigned as a withdrawal credential, it too can effectuate an exit. This diminishes trust assumptions in delegation scenarios, as the fund owner\u2014whether an individual controlling an EOA or a DAO-managed smart contract\u2014can always trustlessly initiate an exit.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Lastly, EIP-6110 eliminates a lingering remnant of pre-merge Ethereum: the delay between validator deposits and their integration into the deposit queue. Before the merge, the Beacon Chain had to wait 2048 blocks before processing validator deposits to account for potential proof-of-work re-organizations. This is no longer essential!<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">With EIP-6110, deposit processing delays now reduce from around 9 hours to approximately 13 minutes. Teku engineers Lucas Saldanha and Stefan Bratanovreviewed the specifics of EIP-7002 and EIP-6110 during their <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EyDChjFQEkQ\">collaborative Devcon SEA presentation<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"blob-scaling-oo\">Blob Scaling .oO<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The last significant modification in Pectra is EIP-7691, which boosts Ethereum&#8217;s blob capability by 50%!<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Blobs, introduced with the <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/eips.ethereum.org\/EIPS\/eip-7569\">Dencun upgrade<!-- --><\/a>, serve as transient data storage for L2s to transmit compressed transaction information and proofs to Ethereum L1. Since their launch, they have multiplied the reduction of L1 fees for L2s by 10 to 100 times, leading to significantly lower transaction costs for L2 users.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Presently, the Ethereum mainnet accommodates an average of 3 blobs per block, with a cap of 6 to handle peaks in demand. Upon implementation of EIP-7691, these figures will rise to an average of 6 and a maximum of 9.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">In contrast to <!-- --><span class=\"chakra-text css-ons8vw\">CALLDATA<\/span>, which nodes retain permanently, blobs are discarded from the network following 4096 epochs (~18 days). This limits the overall disk space they can occupy. Instead, the restrictive factor for blobs is bandwidth, as they must be communicated across Ethereum&#8217;s peer-to-peer network. To mitigate the bandwidth surge instigated by EIP-7691, Pectra also incorporates EIP-7623, which restricts the maximum size of a block in worst-case scenarios.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">To perpetuate the scaling of Ethereum&#8217;s data throughput without a proportional increase in bandwidth necessities, we must transition from a scenario where every node keeps every blob to a model where nodes conserve just a selection and sample the network to authenticate the residual blob information. Fortunately, efforts in this direction are already ongoing! Francesco from the Ethereum Foundation research division detailed this scaling roadmap in his <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=toR2UKzE_zA\">devcon keynote<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading css-1w54o5f\" id=\"pectra-specifications\">Pectra Specifications<!-- --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The compilation of alterations introduced in Pectra is accessible in <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/eips.ethereum.org\/EIPS\/eip-7600\">EIP-7600<!-- --><\/a>. For reference, they are as follows:<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Moreover, the complete Python specifications for the modifications to the execution and consensus layer standards can be found within the ensuing releases:<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Lastly, Pectra also brings updates to the Engine API utilized for interaction between the consensus and execution layer nodes. These specifications can be found in the <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ethereum\/execution-apis\/blob\/main\/src\/engine\/prague.md\"><span class=\"chakra-text css-ons8vw\">prague.md<\/span><\/a> file within the repository.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading css-1w54o5f\" id=\"pectra-activation\">Pectra Activation<!-- --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The Pectra network enhancement will be activated on Holesky and Sepolia as detailed below:<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Furthermore, Pectra has already been activated on Ephemery, a staking testnet that resets after every 28 days. More details can be found <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ephemery-testnet\/ephemery-resources?tab=readme-ov-file#pectra\">here<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading css-1w54o5f\" id=\"client-releases\">Client Releases<!-- --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">The subsequent client releases are appropriate for the Pectra upgrade on <!-- --><strong>both<!-- --><\/strong> Holesky and Sepolia. Additional versions will enable support on mainnet. Once these are released, a further announcement will be made on this blog.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"consensus-layer-sepolia--holesky-releases\">Consensus Layer Sepolia &amp; Holesky Releases<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><em class=\"chakra-text css-0\">When operating as a validator, both the Consensus Layer Beacon Node and Validator Client must be upgraded.<!-- --><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\"><strong>Note<!-- --><\/strong>: the Grandine client was <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/grandinetech\/grandine\/releases\/tag\/0.4.0\">open-sourced in April 2024<!-- --><\/a>. Since then, it has been integrated into all Pectra testing phases along with other clients.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"chakra-heading css-1u9mv6z\" id=\"execution-layer-sepolia--holesky-releases\">Execution Layer Sepolia &amp; Holesky Releases<!-- --><\/h4>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"chakra-heading css-1w54o5f\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<!-- --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"how-do-ethereum-network-upgrades-work\">How do Ethereum network upgrades function?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Ethereum network upgrades necessitate explicit consent from node operators on the network. Although client developers reach a consensus on which EIPs are included in an upgrade, they are not the final arbiters of its implementation.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">For the upgrade to be implemented, validators and non-staking nodes must manually upgrade their software to accommodate the protocol modifications being introduced.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">If they operate an Ethereum client that has not been updated to the latest version (mentioned earlier), it will disconnect from upgraded peers at the fork block, causing a fork in the network. In this circumstance, each segment of the network nodes will only connect with those who share their (un)updated status.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">While the majority of Ethereum upgrades are non-controversial, and instances leading to forks have been infrequent, the ability for node operators to coordinate on whether to adopt an upgrade is a fundamental trait of Ethereum&#8217;s governance.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">For a more comprehensive overview of Ethereum&#8217;s governance procedures, refer to <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HoclxIBR2EM\">this discussion by Tim Beiko<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"as-an-ethereum-mainnet-user-or-eth-holder-is-there-anything-i-need-to-do\">As an Ethereum mainnet user or $ETH holder, is there anything required of me?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">In brief, no.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">This notification pertains solely to Ethereum testnets: Holesky and Sepolia. A further announcement will be issued regarding Pectra&#8217;s implementation on the Ethereum mainnet, but even then, Ethereum mainnet users and $ETH holders are not anticipated to need to take any measures.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">If you wish to observe the upgrade being activated on Holesky, EthStaker is facilitating an <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/XfdDV0RhDyI\">online viewing event<!-- --><\/a>!<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"as-a-non-staking-sepolia-or-holesky-node-operator-what-do-i-need-to-do\">As a non-staking <!-- --><strong>Sepoliaor Holesky<!-- --><\/strong> node administrator, what must I do?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">To ensure compatibility with the upgrade on either testnet, upgrade your node&#8217;s execution and consensus layer clients to the versions specified in the table above.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"as-a-sepolia-or-holesky-staker-what-do-i-need-to-do\">As a <!-- --><strong>Sepolia or Holesky<!-- --><\/strong> staker, what actions are required?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">To remain compatible with the upgrade on both testnets, update your node&#8217;s execution and consensus layer clients to the specified versions in the table above. <!-- --><strong>Ensure that both your beacon node and validator client are current.<!-- --><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"as-a-non-sepolia-or-holesky-node-operator-or-staker-what-do-i-need-to-do\">As a non-Sepolia or Holesky node administrator or staker, what should I do?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Nothing at this moment. Additional information will be provided regarding Pectra&#8217;s launch on the mainnet.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"as-an-application-or-tooling-developer-what-should-i-do\">As a developer of applications or tools, what actions should I take?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Examine the EIPs included in Pectra to ascertain their impact on your project &#8212; numerous exciting new features are being introduced across both the execution and consensus layers!<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"as-a-security-researcher-what-should-i-do\">As a security analyst, what do I need to do?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Stay alert for a post about the Pectra bug bounty competition <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cantinaxyz\/status\/1889660786936885365\">coming shortly<!-- --><\/a> \ud83d\udc40<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"chakra-heading css-145upk7\" id=\"why-pectra\">Why is it called &#8220;Pectra&#8221;?<!-- --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Upgrades to the execution layer are linked with names of Devcon cities, while those for the consensus layer utilize star names. &#8220;Pectra&#8221; is derived from Prague, the venue of Devcon IV, and Electra, a blue-white giant star within the Taurus constellation.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<hr aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"chakra-divider css-1e6gg7n\"\/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"chakra-text css-gi02ar\">Original cover image by <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/red-and-white-concrete-houses-at-daytime--WNG-ErziqM\">Julia Solonina<!-- --><\/a>, modified by <!-- --><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"chakra-link css-ug8vf0\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tomosaito\">Tomo Saito<!-- --><\/a>.<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/en\/2025\/02\/14\/pectra-testnet-announcement\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pectra network enhancement is set to launch on Ethereum testnets! 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