Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Activated on Sepolia Testnet Ahead of Mainnet Launch Next Month

On March 5th, COINOTAG News reported that the Ethereum Pectra upgrade has officially been activated on the Sepolia testnet at approximately 14:30 Beijing time. This version represents a critical milestone as it is the last major release prior to the anticipated mainnet upgrade, which is projected for next month. The deployment signifies the second stage in the Pectra testnet activation, following its initial rollout on the Holesky testnet on February 24th. The Pectra upgrade, a blend of “Prague” (which incorporates changes to the execution layer) and “Electra” (focusing on consensus layer modifications), aims to enhance Ethereum’s overall scalability. If the deployment proves successful, the All Core Developers (ACD) call scheduled for March 6, 2025, will potentially establish the date for mainnet activation, with the launch expected in early April.