Delays in Pectra’s mainnet launch due to additional testing could push it past April 2025, frustrating users and raising concerns about Ethereum’s competitiveness against Solana

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Kim suggested that Ethereum’s developers "spend the time to set up additional testing infrastructure" before launching the upgrade

Developers initially planned to unveil the upgrade on Ethereum’s primary chain by early April, but delays may be announced after obstacles in the testnets

Any delay could stir controversy among Ethereum supporters, who are already on edge due to a lagging ETH token price, leadership drama at the Ethereum Foundation, and mounting competition from networks like Solana

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