Ethereum delays Glamsterdam upgrade as eight smart contract risks emerge

Ethereum developers have delayed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after security researchers identified eight existing smart contract assumptions that could become invalid under the proposed changes to gas accounting. Ethereum developers have delayed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after ChainSecurity identified eight smart contract assumptions that could become invalid under the proposed gas changes. EIP 8037 and EIP 8038 would change how Ethereum charges gas for certain operations, potentially affecting existing contracts that depend on fixed gas costs or specific transaction failure conditions. The Ethereum Foundation has asked developers and auditors to review affected projects and report potential issues before core developers decide whether changes to the upgrade specifications are necessary.

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