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Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade and Why its Bullish for ETH Holders

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
May 7, 2025
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  • Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade introduces smart accounts, bigger staking limits, and cheaper transactions.
  • New EIP-7702 lets wallets pay gas fees in tokens other than ETH, but some fear it could open the door to scams.
  • EIP-7251 raises validator staking limits from 32 to 2,048 ETH, streamlining operations for big stakers.

Ethereum’s taking another big step forward today with the Pectra upgrade, which just dropped on mainnet at the start of epoch 364032 — around 10 a.m. UTC. It’s the most significant overhaul since the Merge in 2022, and it’s bringing three major Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to the network.

NEW: Ethereum $ETH Pectra upgrade is now live — the network’s biggest overhaul since the 2022 Merge

Key enhancements include:

• Introduction of smart accounts

• Increased validator staking limits

• Improved scalability pic.twitter.com/lhYjedko7j

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) May 7, 2025

Smart accounts, bigger staking limits, and cheaper transactions

EIP-7702 — This one lets regular wallets act like smart contracts, meaning they can pay gas fees in other tokens besides ETH. Think of it as a step toward a Web2-like user experience, where people won’t have to approve every single transaction. Some devs say it could pave the way for gasless transactions, but others warn it might make it easier for scammers to trick people into signing bad transactions.

EIP-7251 — This change hikes the staking limit for validators from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, which should streamline staking operations for bigger players. Before this, large stakers had to split their ETH across multiple nodes — now, they can pile it all onto one. Less equipment, less hassle.

EIP-7691 — This one bumps up the number of data blobs per block, making it cheaper for layer-2s to process transactions. In plain English: better scalability and potentially lower fees for users.

Not everyone’s thrilled

While some devs are hyped about the account abstraction features, others are cautious. “It’s not a magic bullet,” said 0xAw, lead dev at Alien.Base. “Yeah, it could make Ethereum feel more like a Web2 app, but it also opens up new risks. One bad signature, and you’re toast.”

Mike Tiutin from PureFi echoed that sentiment, saying scammers could take advantage of the new signing methods to drain wallets even faster. Meanwhile, Ambire’s Ivo Georgiev downplayed the risks, saying developers have gotten pretty good at securing contracts by now.

What about staking?

Staking services are already eyeing the bigger limit. Artemiy Parshakov from P2P.org says it’s a game changer for institutional clients. “Instead of dealing with a hundred separate nodes, they can consolidate into one — much less room for error,” he said.

Ethereum Eth Price Chart

There’s also EIP-6110, which changes how new validators are handled on the network. Now, data about new validator deposits will be included directly in execution-layer blocks instead of waiting for consensus votes. The hope? Fewer bugs, fewer delays, smoother staking.

The upgrade didn’t come without its headaches. Bugs on the testnets delayed Pectra twice, but devs say they’re ready this time. Let’s see how it shakes out.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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