Ethereum Pectra Upgrade to Launch April 30th

Ethereum’s core developers have announced the official launch of the Pectra upgrade, scheduled for April 30th, 2025, following rigorous testing phases. This update aims to boost Ethereum’s performance and attract more stakers to the network. Tim Beiko, a key developer, confirmed the date after extensive testing, which began in February this year, and has seen adjustments and refinements of new features within the testnet phase. Reduced operational overheads for validators are expected due to these changes. This could lead to improved validator performance and increased participation in staking protocols.