Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Gets Critical Last-Minute Fix

Ethereum developers have issued a last-minute software update to address an issue with the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade just before a critical test. The fix was rolled out on October 5 by Prysm, a program that supports the Ethereum network. The update allows the network to automatically adjust its maximum computing power per block, increasing the gas limit from 60 million to 200 million.

The change is essential for the next phase of testing, which will assess how the network handles larger block sizes. Validators participating in the test will start proposing 200-million gas blocks automatically once Glamsterdam activates on October 6. This upgrade is Ethereum’s most significant since The Merge in 2022.

Once fully implemented, Glamsterdam is expected to boost Ethereum’s overall capacity and improve processing times. The network has been gradually increasing block capacity in steps to test its limits. More block space could eventually accommodate more transactions, stablecoin transfers, and other applications.

Glamsterdam will not go live on the main Ethereum network until after thorough testing confirms its reliability. As of October 6, Ethereum’s native token, ETH, is trading at $2,711.32.