Oct 26, 2019Â â‹…Â 2 min read
Phase one of the Istanbul upgrade is set to activate on the Ethereum ($ETH) mainnet the week of Dec. 4 (block number 9,056,000), seven weeks after its initially scheduled launch. The first Istanbul hard fork is expected to introduce six new code changes, five of which reduce gas costs for specific opcodes or add new operations, while EIP-1884 aims to increase computational costs for data recalls. A back-up date is set for the week of Jan. 8 in case any complex deployment issues or last-minute bugs arise between now and the first week of December. The second phase of Istanbul is anticipated to launch on mainnet sometime in Q1 2020.
Why it matters:
Let us know what you loved about the report, what may be missing, or share any other feedback by filling out this short form. All responses are subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Gain an edge over the market with professional grade tools, data and research.
Already a member? Sign in
Gain an edge over the market with professional grade tools, data and research.
Already a member? Sign in