**Ethereum Developers Consider Splitting Pectra Upgrade**

Ethereum developers are mulling over splitting the much-anticipated Pectra upgrade into two phases, aiming to boost network efficiency and scalability. The first phase could roll out as early as February 2025.

- **Why Split?**: Developers believe splitting could expedite the release and reduce risks. Smaller forks are generally safer.

- **What’s Pectra?**: It combines the Prague upgrade (execution layer) and the Electra upgrade (consensus layer).

- **Industry Buzz**: Experts like Christine Kim and Ethereum educator Sassal highlight Pectra as potentially the largest upgrade in Ethereum’s history.

- **Next Steps**: A final decision will be made at the Ethereum All Core Developers call on Sept. 19.