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Ethereum Developers Consider Dropping EIP-7732 from Glamsterdam Upgrade

Ethereum core developers at ACDC #173 discussed scaling back the Glamsterdam upgrade, potentially removing EIP-7732 if no interoperable version is available by February’s end.

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Summary

Ethereum developers are considering scaling back the Glamsterdam upgrade, with the possible removal of EIP-7732 if no interoperable version is released by the end of February. Teku has identified performance issues during mainnet stress tests, and EIP-7928 requires a minor API review. EIP proposals for Hegota Headliner are due by February 4, and some client teams are updating libraries for EIP-7688.

Terms & Concepts
  • EIP (Ethereum Improvement Proposal): A formal proposal to introduce new features or changes to the Ethereum blockchain.
  • Consensus Layer (CL) API: An interface for validators and nodes to communicate within Ethereum’s consensus mechanism, ensuring network stability and coordination.
  • Mainnet Stress Test: A performance evaluation conducted on the live Ethereum network to identify potential issues under high-load conditions.