The Ethereum network has officially increased its gas limit to 60 million, marking the highest capacity upgrade the blockchain has seen in four years. The move is designed to improve throughput and reduce transaction congestion across the world’s largest smart-contract ecosystem.
The gas limit — which dictates the total amount of computation the network can process per block — has been raised from 40 million to 60 million following broad validator support. This increase allows Ethereum to handle more transactions simultaneously, easing pressure during peak activity periods.
According to on-chain data analysts, the adjustment is the most substantial increase since 2020 and reflects Ethereum’s ongoing push toward scalability. Developers note that the upgrade is especially impactful as Layer 2 networks continue to grow, increasing aggregate demand on the mainnet.
By expanding block capacity, users are expected to see smoother transaction flows and fewer spikes in gas fees during high-demand periods. Although the long-term gas cost structure still depends heavily on Layer 2 adoption and EIP-4844 dynamics, the increased limit gives the base layer more breathing room.
Analysts say the change signals renewed confidence in Ethereum’s recent performance improvements, including better block propagation times and network stability after multiple post-Merge updates.
With this adjustment, Ethereum enters a new era of higher throughput — setting the stage for broader ecosystem growth and more efficient settlement across decentralized finance, NFTs, and on-chain applications.
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