# Pectra Upgrade

*Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: A Two-Stage Rollout*

By [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth) · 2024-09-21

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Ethereum is gearing up for its Pectra upgrade, which will launch in two stages to implement over 20 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) efficiently.

**Highlights:**

\- **Two Forks:** Pectra 1 and Pectra 2.

\- **Pectra 1:** Features 8 EIPs currently testing on Devnet 3.

\- **Pectra 2:** Includes PeerDAS and 12 additional EIPs.

\- **Focus:** Enhancing Layer 2 scalability and introducing Verkle Trees.

In a meeting on September 19, 2024, Ethereum developers decided to split the upgrade, led by Alex Stokes from the Ethereum Foundation. Pectra 1 aims to reduce node data storage and improve wallet security, while Pectra 2 will boost Layer 2 performance and speed up smart contract execution.

This strategic division promises timely enhancements, emphasizing scalability, security, and interoperability across Ethereum’s ecosystem.

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*Originally published on [aundingoya.eth](https://paragraph.com/@aundingoya.eth/pectra-upgrade)*