Feist Proposes 100x Increase in Ethereum Gas Limit to Boost Scalability

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Ethereum researcher Dankrad Feist has proposed a plan to gradually increase the Ethereum gas limit from 36 million to 3.6 billion over four years, potentially beginning on June 1, 2025. The proposal aims to significantly enhance network scalability and throughput, which could help lower transaction fees and improve DeFi capabilities. However, the plan requires broad community and client consensus before implementation, and it brings concerns regarding potential node centralization. The market has responded with cautious optimism, as seen in Ethereum’s current price around $1,700. Historical trends from past gas limit adjustments suggest that while there may be short-term market volatility, successful implementation could lead to positive long-term growth in network activity and token value.