The gas limit was previously capped at 30 million but was raised to 36 million in February this year. The prior adjustment occurred in 2021, when it doubled from 15 million to 30 million units.
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Ethereum validators begin signaling another gas limit boost
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Ethereum's proposed increase in the block gas limit to 60 million units represents the second adjustment within a six-month period, following a prior change in February 2025 that raised the limit from 30 million to 36 million units.
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