After months of delays, bug fixes, and testnet reruns, the long-awaited Pectra upgrade is finally here.

Originally slated for late 2024, Pectra brings a sweeping set of changes focused on improving Ethereum’s staking experience, upgrading account functionality, and refining the network’s core performance.

It didn’t come easy. Developers worked through a series of critical bugs during the first two testnet upgrades, forcing the creation of a third testnet to fully resolve the issues. That final delay pushed the mainnet upgrade to today, far later than the initial target date.

But now, it’s happening. And with 11 major EIPs packed in, Pectra marks Ethereum’s most significant code change since The Merge. 

Below, we’ve explained each included EIP in digestible terms and how you’ll feel their impact onchain. 👇