Ethereum’s ACDC Call #144: Enhancing Scalability and Efficiency
At Extreme Investor Network, we are always keeping a close eye on the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Recently, Ethereum developers gathered for the 144th edition of the All Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) call, where they delved into key upgrades and proposals aimed at improving the network’s scalability and efficiency.
Pectra Upgrade and EIP 7742 Discussion
One of the key highlights of the ACDC call was the decision to include EIP 7742 in the Pectra upgrade. This proposal aims to allow for dynamic adjustments to the network’s blob gas limits, potentially increasing both target and maximum capacities. However, concerns were raised about potential delays in activating other Pectra changes on the mainnet due to the inclusion of additional EIPs.
Furthermore, discussions centered around the testing of Pectra and PeerDAS devnets, with plans to terminate Pectra Devnet 3 and launch Pectra Devnet 4 pending successful local testing of execution layer clients.
Code Specification Updates
Developers scrutinized key specifications for the Pectra upgrade, including proposals like Consensus Specs PR#3900 and PR#3767. While complex changes were deemed challenging to implement, the importance of reviewing a bug fix for EIP 7251 and adding SSZ support to the builder API was highlighted. Developers also discussed potential breaking changes in Pectra that could impact application developers.
PeerDAS and Scaling Solutions
The meeting also covered PeerDAS specifications, with a focus on enhancing debugging and testing processes by rebasing them atop Pectra standards. The new Engine API specification, “engine_getBlobsV1,” was discussed for its potential to improve blob transaction handling, though it may increase node upload bandwidth.
Upcoming EIPs and Conference Plans
New proposals, EIP 7782 and 7783, were debated as alternative scaling methods, with concerns raised about their impact on network bandwidth. The ACDC call on November 14 was canceled due to the upcoming Devcon conference in Bangkok.
Overall, the ACDC call showcased the collaborative efforts of Ethereum developers to enhance network efficiency and scalability through strategic upgrades and proposals. Stay tuned to Extreme Investor Network for more insights and updates on the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain.