
Ethereum’s Pectra Fork: What Developers Need to Know
Introduction
Ethereum’s long-awaited Pectra upgrade (Prague execution‐layer + Electra consensus‐layer hard forks) is slated for activation in early May 2025. Comprising 11 EIPs across account abstraction, staking enhancements, and data‐throughput expansions, Pectra promises significant reductions in Layer 2 gas costs and improved developer ergonomics. In this guide,