Ethereum Developers Confirm Pectra Testnet Upgrade Schedule

Ethereum developers have set key dates for the Pectra upgrade, planning to activate it on the Holesky testnet on February 24 and Sepolia on March 5. If successful, Pectra could go live on the Ethereum mainnet around April 8. During the latest Ethereum Core Developer call, they also discussed Beiko’s proposal to finalize the Fusaka upgrade scope before Pectra’s launch. Additionally, Beiko suggested extending the EIP submission period to allow broader discussions. These developments mark crucial steps in Ethereum’s continuous evolution and upgrade process.