Ethereum Pectra is LIVE: Here’s the ultimate guide to it
Your complete breakdown of the 11 EIPs included in Ethereum Pectra and how they impact you.
TL;DR - Ethereum Pectra just shipped with 11 EIPs that will transform how you build. This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly what you need to know, with special focus on EIP-7702 – the "iPhone moment" for Ethereum wallets.
Every wallet takes a step towards full account abstraction
Traditional wallet UX is killing your conversion rates. Pop-ups, gas fees, and multi-step approvals are driving users away. But Pectra changes everything.
EIP-7702 is the big one – it lets regular EOA wallets execute smart contract code temporarily, unlocking:
Social recovery for accounts
Authentication mechanisms that don’t require a seed phrase
Session keys for granular permissions
And batching multiple actions into a single click
All without forcing users to create new addresses or transfer assets. The entire ecosystem is aligned behind this shift towards full account abstraction (ERC-4337) so that onchain apps can provide web2-caliber UX capable of reaching mainstream audiences.
Three key upgrades for builders
👉 For app developers: Smart wallet capabilities unlocked for existing EOA wallets through EIP-7702. Deliver way better UX for your existing users.
👉 For rollup developers: Double the blob capacity (3→6 per block) with better fee mechanics. More data, lower costs, higher throughput.
👉 For smart contract developers: Native BLS12-381 precompiles slash costs for zk-SNARKs, privacy solutions, and trustless bridges. Extended block history (256→8192 blocks) enables better randomness and fraud proofs onchain.
How to start building today
👉 Step 1: Try the smart wallet demo to see how your wallet UX can transform and delight users in under 30 seconds.
👉 Step 2: Get started with EIP-7702 and ship smart wallets into your app in minutes.
👉 Step 3: Apply to our $5M fund to get up to $25k in gas and compute credits.
The teams that adapt fastest to Pectra will have a significant advantage. We're here 24/7 to help you implement these changes. Let’s build.