# Ethereum's 'Pectra' Upgrade Will Have Two-Phase Rollout

*Author: David Christopher*
*Published: Sep 19, 2024*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/ethereums-pectra-upgrade-will-have-a-two-phase-rollout*

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Ethereum developers have confirmed plans to divide the Pectra upgrade into two phases to manage the update's scope and reduce the chances of bugs in the code.  

## What's the Scoop?
- **First Package:** Eight Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), including EIP-7702, are set for the initial phase, aimed at improving the wallet user experience.
- **Second Package:** The second part, still under development, could introduce changes to the Ethereum Virtual Machine and feature PeerDAS for enhancing data availability sampling, further reducing costs and [increasing scalability for L2s](https://base.mirror.xyz/6NDvVKw8x5obo3h1OgQx582hF73m81CnJabgbRneW2Q).

## Bankless Take:
The decision to split Pectra is a sensible approach to managing the complexity of Ethereum's development, with the first phase targeting early 2025 for deployment. By reducing the scope, developers increase the chances of a smooth rollout, avoiding potential delays or security vulnerabilities. Beyond enhancing user experience and lowering costs for L2s, Pectra, Ethereum’s largest upgrade yet, [will also increase validator efficiency](https://www.bankless.com/ethereum-pectra-eips) and further improve smart contract performance, pushing the chain forward toward mass adoption. 

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