# Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Goes Live on Sepolia Testnet

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Mar 5, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/ethereums-pectra-upgrade-goes-live-on-sepolia-testnet*

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Ethereum's new Pectra upgrade was tested on the Sepolia testnet, completing a crucial phase before the expected mainnet launch next month. The upgrade promises enhanced scalability, security, and usability for the Ethereum network.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Pectra Upgrade Activated**: Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade has been activated on the Sepolia testnet, marking the last phase before mainnet deployment.
- **Final Test Phase**: Sepolia is the final major testnet for the Pectra upgrade before its mainnet launch, which is targeted for next month.
- **Improvements Envisioned**: The upgrade aims to boost Ethereum’s scalability, security, and usability with changes like increased validator stake limits and user experience improvements.

> devs are making extra sure rn validator deposits are being processed correctly on sepolia but they're pretty confident now everything's back to normal on the testnet, huzzah! [pic.twitter.com/2jHe1VpTaJ](https://t.co/2jHe1VpTaJ)— Christine Kim (@christine_dkim) [March 5, 2025](https://twitter.com/christine_dkim/status/1897302931592110448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)