Ethereum Core Developers Finalize the Scope of the Glamsterdam Upgrade

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Release Time:01/16/2026 08:46:07

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Ethereum news from the 228th Ethereum Execution Layer Core Developer Meeting on January 16, 2026, shows the team working to finalize the scope of the blockchain upgrade for Glamsterdam. The meeting discussed a delay in BALs Devnet-2 due to EIP-7843, rejected seven EIPs, and considered increasing contract size to 32KB via EIP-7954. Developers aim to lock in details quickly to prevent further delays.

BlockBeats News: On January 16, according to records from forkcast.org, the 228th Ethereum Execution Layer Core Developer Meeting (ACDE) mainly discussed the following topics: Due to EIP-7843 (slot opcode) involving both the consensus and execution layers, the decision on the scope of BALs Devnet-2 will be postponed. Seven proposed EIPs were rejected for inclusion in the upcoming upgrade, "Glamsterdam." EIP-7954 (contract size increase from 24KB to 32KB) is under consideration, among other topics.

In addition, the meeting decided to continue advancing the finalization of details for the Glamsterdam upgrade. The discussion was technically focused and pragmatic, with the goal of finalizing the scope as soon as possible to avoid further delays.

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