Ethereum Developers Propose Gas Cap to Curb DoS Attack Vulnerability

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Ethereum developers have proposed EIP-7983 to cap transaction gas at 16.77 million, aiming to reduce DoS attack risks and boost network stability. Backed by Vitalik Buterin, the update would reject transactions that exceed the new gas limit.

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Oluwapelumi Adejumo

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July 6, 2025

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BeInCrypto

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https://beincrypto.com/ethereum-gas-cap-to-stop-dos-attacks

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The developers argued that this gas limit is a balanced solution. It allows for advanced transactions, such as deploying contracts and facilitating sophisticated DeFi interactions. At the same time, it ensures predictability and fairness in execution.

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Vitalik Buterin and Toni Wahrstätter propose EIP-7983

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This adjustment is expected to impact a minimal number of users and dApps, as most transactions today fall well below the proposed cap,” they stated.

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