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Sujit Kumar
Feb 14, 2025

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade: Scaling the Base Layer for the Future

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has emphasized that increasing the capacity of Ethereum’s base layer remains crucial, even as the network focuses on rollup-centric solutions. In a recent blog post, Buterin argued that despite the recent increase in gas limits—from 30 million to 36 million—there is a pressing need for further improvements. By boosting the gas limit, Ethereum can process more transactions per block, though this comes at the cost of accelerating state growth. Such growth could make it more challenging for individuals to run full nodes, potentially increasing reliance on centralized providers and undermining decentralization.

The Role of L1 in Ensuring Network Resilience

Buterin highlighted that the Ethereum base layer (L1) serves as a critical safety net, particularly in the event of failures on Layer-2 solutions. He warned that if a high-profile L2 were to collapse, the current L1 capacity might prove insufficient to handle mass withdrawals. Moreover, interoperability issues—especially for low-volume assets and NFTs that require routing through L1—could drive up transaction costs unless L1 capacity is significantly enhanced.

He estimated that, to efficiently manage large-scale exits and reduce costs, Ethereum’s L1 might need to scale by nearly 5.5x to 9x its current capacity. Additionally, Buterin raised security concerns regarding ERC-20 token issuance on L2s, arguing that keeping token issuance on L1 can prevent potential exploits in less secure environments.

Upcoming Pectra Upgrade and Its Implications

The much-anticipated Pectra upgrade, scheduled for April 8, will increase the target number of "blobs" from three to six per block and introduce a staker-voted mechanism for these adjustments. This upgrade is expected to bolster scalability, maintain low fees, and enhance overall network security, ensuring Ethereum remains competitive in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade: Scaling the Base Layer for the Future
Sujit received his Bachelors in Science from the LNMU Darbhanga. He is currently working as a Content Strategist. He has more than three years of professional experience in information systems, security policies, technologies, and Cryptocurrency. He has published 6 books in the area of information security and assurance. He has published more than 50 research articles in leading journals Regarding the Latest and Breaking Crypto News and updates. His research interests include access control, computer forensics, Digital Marketing, Web development, business hacks, player experience, and virtual storytelling.

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