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Glamsterdam Upgrade: Sepolia Blocks Leave Most of Ethereum’s New Gas Capacity Unused

CryptoNews·October 8, 2026·1 min read
Glamsterdam Upgrade: Sepolia Blocks Leave Most of Ethereum’s New Gas Capacity Unused

Ethereum's Sepolia gas limit test produced all scheduled blocks, but sampled usage stayed below half of the new capacity, leaving mainnet timing open. The Glamsterdam upgrade's test results suggest the network can handle higher gas limits, though actual demand remains lower, delaying decisions on mainnet implementation.

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