Supporters of Ethereum gas limit increase argue it will reduce transaction fees and expand Ethereum’s Layer-1 capacity, while critics warn of potential risks to network security and decentralisation

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However, others were concerned a raise too significant might pose risks to stability and security on the blockchain
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake said last year in a Dec. 9 post on X that he would be configuring his validator for a 36 million gas limit to help safely grease the wheels
Some advocates for the gas limit increase argued that increasing it to 36 million would enhance the L1 network’s capacity and reinvigorate innovation

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