0/ the biggest ethereum upgrade since the merge is coming.

and this time, you’ll feel it.

it’s called pectra and here’s why it matters 

a guest thread by @binji.eth ↓

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Ethereum is the world computer. The universal platform for cryptocurrencies, blockchain apps, stablecoins, and decentralized technologies.

1/ the merge was for the protocol.

pectra is for the people.

for years, upgrades made ethereum work better.

pectra makes ethereum feel better.

it is ethereum’s glow-up.

2/ so what’s new in pectra?

a lot.

this is where ethereum starts feeling like a modern network:
- fewer clicks
- smarter wallets
- cheaper txs
- cleaner staking 

let’s break it down ↓

4/ smarter wallets

wallets used to just hold keys.

now, they get a brain.

pectra lets normal wallets act like smart contracts.

you can batch transactions, skip approval popups, pay gas in any token.

less friction. more freedom. more possibilities.

5/ cheaper txs

pectra upgrades ethereum’s ability to handle data.

more blobs. better scaling for L2s. lower costs  especially during high traffic.

pectra doesn’t just make ethereum bigger.

it makes it smoother, smarter, and mainstream-ready.

6/ eth staking: upgraded.

staking becomes more flexible and efficient:
- raise validator cap from 32 to 2048 ETH
- faster deposit recognition
- smart contract-enabled withdrawals

less overhead, more control for validators and stakers

7/ unlocking $490B of potential

ethereum already secures $490 billion in assets.

but too often, that value sits locked behind clunky UX.

pectra changes that.

it makes those assets easier to move, use, and experience.

8/ upgrading a decentralized network that secures billions is like swapping an airplane engine mid-flight.

it takes hundreds of devs and years of work with dozens of teams working as one.

pectra is proof that ethereum moves and it moves together.

and this time, it moves for you.

9/ pectra is ethereum remembering what it’s for.

not just for resilience. not just for scale.

for users.

for the world. 

if you want to learn more, here is another thread:

9/ pectra is ethereum remembering what it’s for.

not just for resilience. not just for scale.

for users.

for the world. 

if you want to learn more, here is another thread: https://x.com/binji_x/status/1874422557992263720?s=46

10/ the merge changed how the protocol works, pectra changes how ethereum feels.

this isn’t just another upgrade,  it’s a turning point.

the next era of ethereum begins now

3/ fewer clicks, more doing

no more "approve + confirm" loops.

no more double signing for every action.

pectra reduces how many clicks it takes to do what you want.