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Ethereum pauses Glamsterdam test over smart contract security concerns

TradingGain Newsroom·6d ago·23 Oct 2026, 04:59 UTC

Ethereum developers canceled Monday's Hoodi activation, a test step for the Glamsterdam upgrade. Security researchers showed that new gas rules could let smart contracts permanently record failed operations. The delay matters for traders because it signals a possible risk to existing contracts and a slower upgrade path.

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Why it matters

Developers called off the planned Monday activation on the Hoodi test network.
Researchers flagged that new gas rules could permanently record failed contract operations.
The risk affects existing smart contracts, which many DeFi apps rely on.

What to watch next

Watch for a new Hoodi activation date or a revised gas rule fix from the Ethereum developers.

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