Ethereum's Glamsterdam Upgrade Delayed on Hoodi Testnet Over Security Risks
Ethereum developers postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after flagging 13 security risks tied to existing smart contracts.
Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after identifying 13 security risks that could affect existing smart contracts, according to CryptoSlate. The Ethereum Foundation confirmed on Oct. 22 that the upgrade, previously scheduled for Oct. 26, would not proceed as planned.
Developers agreed to investigate how a proposed change to Ethereum could impact contracts already deployed on the network. The source did not detail the full list of risks or provide a new deployment date.
What happens next
The delay means Hoodi will remain on its current configuration while developers assess the proposed change. Testnets such as Hoodi are used to rehearse upgrades before mainnet deployment, so a postponement can signal additional review work before the code is considered ready.
The Glamsterdam upgrade is one of Ethereum's planned network changes. CryptoFeeds will update this story if the Ethereum Foundation or developers publish further details on the risks or a revised timeline.