Ethereum puts Hoodi testnet Glamsterdam upgrade on hold over security review
Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi test network because of security concerns tied to proposed gas-rule changes. The worry is that existing smart contracts could be affected, including plans to raise the testnet gas limit to 200 million. The delay has reduced market confidence in Ethereum’s near-term upgrade roadmap and price targets.
Ethereum developers have paused the Hoodi testnet rollout of Glamsterdam while they review security risks. The concern centers on proposed changes to gas accounting and whether current smart contracts could behave unexpectedly under the new rules.
The test had been expected to lift Hoodi’s gas limit to 200 million. That step is now delayed, and market watchers have linked the postponement to weaker confidence in Ethereum’s near-term upgrade schedule and October price targets.
The delay could affect developers and businesses that depend on Ethereum smart contracts, since uncertainty around gas rules may complicate testing and deployment plans. Investors exposed to ether may see short-term sentiment weaken if upgrade timelines slip. For ordinary users, the practical impact may be limited unless the review reveals broader compatibility problems, but it could reinforce caution about relying on near-term network changes.