Ethereum Confirms May 2025 Mainnet Launch for Pectra Upgrade After Successful Testing
Ethereum’s core developers have confirmed the Pectra upgrade will launch on the mainnet on May 7, 2025, following a smooth final test on the Hoodi testnet and weeks of coordination to resolve earlier technical issues. Co...
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