The network’s largest protocol overhaul since the Merge enters its last development stage ahead of a late-2024 rollout.
Ethereum developers have initiated the final testing phase for Glamsterdam, the network’s most significant upgrade in years. Teams are running closed developer networks (devnets) with all planned Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) before transitioning to public testnets, marking the last step before code hardening.
The upgrade, expected in the second half of 2024, follows the 2022 Merge and introduces major protocol changes. Core developers confirmed progress in integrating EIPs but have not set a firm activation date. Testing will now focus on stability and security before wider deployment.
Market participants view the upgrade as a critical step for Ethereum’s scalability and efficiency. No immediate price reaction was reported, though long-term implications for network performance are under scrutiny.