What is the Ethereum Prague-Electra (Pectra) upgrade?
The Ethereum Pectra upgrade introduces stablecoin gas payments and sets the stage for future innovations like Verkle trees.
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The Ethereum Pectra upgrade introduces stablecoin gas payments and sets the stage for future innovations like Verkle trees.
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