Ethereum is set to launch its next major upgrade, Pectra, on May 7, 2025, following successful testing on the Hoodi testnet. The decision was finalized after an Ethereum core developer call on April 3rd, marking the conclusion of the upgrade’s testing phase. Hoodi, the third and final testnet for Pectra, experienced earlier delays due to bugs, but now fully operational, it is ready for deployment on the Ethereum mainnet. Pectra merges two planned upgrades, Prague and Electra, into a single release, introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) designed to enhance the network’s speed, security, and overall user experience.