Ethereum’s Pectra Hits Arbitrum: A Quiet Shift With Big Implications


Description

Arbitrum has rolled out the Ethereum Pectra upgrade via ArbOS 40, introducing key EIPs like 7702 for smart accounts, 2537 for zk proof efficiency and 2935 for block hash access. The update also enhances Rust-based contracts with a Stylus VM fix, quietly boosting Arbitrum’s developer and protocol capabilities.

Publish date

June 18, 2025