Ethereum Gas Limit Increases to 37.3 Million as Network Scaling Accelerates

Validators Signal Strong Support for 45 Million Gas Limit Target

Ethereum experienced a significant throughput improvement on Sunday as network validators increased support for raising the gas limit to 45 million units. The latest adjustment pushed Ethereum's gas limit above 37.3 million units, marking a nearly 3% increase from the previous week's levels.

This gas limit increase represents the most substantial network upgrade since February 2024, when the limit was raised from 30 million to 36 million units. The adjustment directly impacts network capacity, enabling more transactions per block and reducing overall transaction fees for users.

Transaction Throughput Reaches 18 TPS on Ethereum Layer-1

The gas limit increase delivered immediate results for network performance. Ethereum's transaction throughput climbed to just below 18 transactions per second over the weekend, showing measurable improvement from the previous rate of approximately 15 TPS following the last gas limit adjustment.

Higher gas limits translate to increased transaction capacity on Ethereum's base layer network. Validators can automatically adjust the gas limit by approximately 0.1% per block when they collectively signal support for network changes through the consensus mechanism.

Grassroots "Pump the Gas" Campaign Gains Momentum

Nearly half of all staked Ethereum is now supporting the grassroots "pump the gas" initiative aimed at raising the gas limit to 45 million or higher. Current data shows that 47.2% of staked validators favor implementing higher gas limits, with support continuing to grow.

Vitalik Buterin observed that "almost exactly 50% of stake are voting to increase the L1 gas limit to 45 million," highlighting the significant validator consensus building around this scaling solution.

Understanding Ethereum Gas Limits and Network Scaling

The gas limit defines the maximum amount of computational energy that can be spent executing transactions and smart contracts within each Ethereum block. Gas represents the fee structure required to conduct transactions or execute smart contracts on the network.

Ethereum developers initially launched the "pump the gas" campaign in March 2024 with the goal of raising the gas limit from 30 million to 40 million units. The initiative aims to reduce layer-1 transaction fees while improving overall network capacity.

Recent improvements to Geth, Ethereum's most popular node client, have made these scaling increases safer through new archive node optimizations. These technical enhancements provide the infrastructure foundation necessary to support higher gas limits without compromising network stability.

Network Activity and Price Performance Show Strong Correlation

Ethereum network activity has demonstrated consistent growth in recent months. Daily transactions increased from approximately 1.1 million in April to current levels around 1.4 million transactions, indicating growing user adoption and network utilization.

This increased network activity correlates with strong price performance. Ethereum gained 54% over the past month, with the asset briefly reaching $3,800 on Sunday, marking a seven-month high. The price appreciation reflects growing institutional interest as corporate treasuries and exchange-traded funds continue accumulating Ethereum positions.

Technical Infrastructure Supports Continued Scaling

The latest gas limit increase demonstrates Ethereum's ability to scale its base layer while maintaining network security and decentralization. Validator participation in the gas limit adjustment process showcases the network's decentralized governance model in action.

As more validators signal support for the 45 million gas limit target, Ethereum's scaling trajectory appears positioned for continued improvement. The combination of technical infrastructure upgrades and validator consensus provides a foundation for sustainable network growth.

The current scaling approach focuses on optimizing Ethereum's layer-1 capacity while layer-2 solutions continue developing complementary scaling infrastructure. This dual-layer scaling strategy aims to accommodate growing demand while preserving Ethereum's security and decentralization properties.

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