Sebastian Banescu - Security Risk Implications of the Pectra Upgrade

Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 12:00 AM

The Pectra upgrade, which went live on May 7, 2025, introduces significant improvements to the Ethereum network, enhancing its scalability, security, and usability. However, this upgrade is also facing significant security risks as it is being widely exploited by hackers, with over 80% of EIP-7702 delegations being linked to malicious contracts. In this talk we will unpack both pros and cons of the Pectra upgrade and discuss security countermeasures to keep you safe on Ethereum.