Ethereum Developers Discuss Pectra Progress, Gas Refunds, and Leadership Transition
In the latest ACD call, Ethereum core developers discussed progress on the upcoming Pectra hard fork. Key updates include:
- Devnet 5 launched before the call, likely the final implementation before the testnet phase starts in early February.
- Bytecode audits for system contracts have been completed, with a follow-up presentation on findings expected in two weeks.
- EIP-7623 was merged to clarify gas refund mechanisms, fixing issues related to transaction gas costs.
- EIP-7840 aims to streamline base fee updates, enhancing network efficiency.
- Proposals for adjusting BLS precompilation gas costs under EIP-2537 were discussed to align with previous assumptions.
- Gas limits on the Holesky testnet will be elevated for testing, reaching 60 million after the Pectra fork.
Leadership Discussion for the Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum community is advocating for Danny Ryan as a candidate to lead the Ethereum Foundation (EF). His qualifications include:
- Technical expertise during Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.
- A community-driven approach, gaining support from various figures in the space.
- Respectful acknowledgment of current EF executive director Aya Miyaguchi’s leadership.
Ryan has expressed interest in the role and emphasized respect for Miyaguchi’s contributions amidst calls for new leadership.