Ethereum Developer Proposes Gas Limit Increase Sparks Debate on Cost Efficiency

A proposal to increase Ethereum’s gas limit by a factor of ten has ignited discussion among developers, with prominent developer Tim Beiko leading the charge. Beiko proposed raising the gas costs for CREATE, CREATE2, and SSTORE operations alongside the limit increase, prompting questions about the efficacy and potential drawbacks of such a move. He initiated an online poll on X (formerly Twitter) to gauge community sentiment, offering two options: either increasing the gas limit and associated opcode costs or maintaining existing storage pricing. This initiative showcases the ongoing debate within the Ethereum community regarding how to balance network scalability with cost-effectiveness.