Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade: A Powerful Transformation With Key Security Implications

Ethereum has entered a new era, marking the official launch of the Pectra upgrade on May 7th, 2025. This significant update combines both Prague (execution layer) and Electra (consensus layer) upgrades into one powerful package, promising enhanced wallet functionality, improved scalability, and reimagined staking mechanisms. However, alongside these exciting changes, security experts are raising concerns about the increased control and complexity brought forth by this upgrade.