Ethereum Proposes 16.7M Gas Cap in New EIP

Ethereum Gas Cap Proposal by Vitalik Buterin and Toni Wahrstätter

Ethereum’s proposed gas cap intends to limit large transactions, enhancing network reliability and security by distributing resources more fairly.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and researcher Toni Wahrstätter have put forward EIP-7983 , suggesting a 16.7 million gas cap for each transaction. The proposal aims to deter single transactions from consuming excessive network resources.

This initiative could shift transaction behaviors, affecting DeFi protocols and projects conducting large or complex transactions. By deploying a hard gas cap, the aim is to increase overall network efficiency and security.

The financial implications include potential adjustments in transaction costs and flows within DeFi and Layer 1/2 protocols . Such changes may drive a demand for optimized transaction methods.

Technological outcomes could involve splitting transactions, impacting transaction throughput. Historical trends show Ethereum’s previous gas adjustments have led to network improvements, focusing on efficiency and security enhancements.

“This cap would strengthen network stability, mitigate the risk of spam/DoS, and aid in transitioning Ethereum toward scaling with zero-knowledge systems.” – Vitalik Buterin, Co-founder, Ethereum