Ethereum Test Network Raises Block Limit to Over 3x Its Current Capacity
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Ethereum's Sepolia test network activates Glamsterdam on October 6, raising the block gas limit to roughly 200 million—more than three times the mainnet’s 60 million cap. This expansion enables developers to stress‑test high‑throughput contracts and layer‑2 solutions without congesting mainnet. The move signals potential future mainnet upgrades, suggesting gas‑limit growth could boost transaction capacity and lower fees.
Ethereum's Sepolia test network activated Glamsterdam on October 6 with a block gas limit near 200 million, over three times mainnet's 60 million.