Ethereum schedules Glamsterdam upgrade for Hoodi testnet on Oct. 26
Ethereum said the Glamsterdam upgrade is scheduled for Hoodi on Oct. 26, with a 200M gas limit increase and no mainnet date yet. (Read More)
Asanat Analysis — Why it matters
Glamsterdam represents Ethereum's continued iteration on execution layer efficiency, specifically targeting gas limit expansion. A 200M increase signals developer confidence in network capacity headroom—though the magnitude depends on current limits and the testnet's transaction throughput characteristics. The deliberate testnet-first approach (Hoodi, not mainnet) reflects post-Shapella caution: major parameter changes require extensive validation to prevent unintended state bloat or consensus issues.
The deferred mainnet timeline is notable. Ethereum's upgrade cadence has slowed compared to 2023-24, prioritizing stability and Verkle tree readiness over rapid gas optimization. This suggests the core team views gas relief as secondary to long-term scalability infrastructure rather than urgent congestion response—a posture consistent with Layer 2 maturation absorbing transactional demand. Market participants should watch testnet performance metrics and EIP discussions for signals on mainnet viability and competing priorities.