Anatoly Yakovenko Shuns Ethereum Pectra Upgrade, Calls Solana 2.2 “Like Five Pectra’s Worth”
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Anatoly Yakovenko:- Ethereum Pectra Upgrade went live on May 7 introducing 11 changes to the leading blockchain. It introduced 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) focused on user experience, staking, and Layer‐2 scaling enhancements. These updates aim to make the network faster, more efficient, and easier to use. In a companion blog post, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin also revealed that the blockchain is working at reducing Ethereum’s growing technical complexity to enhance accessibility. However, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko isn’t impressed. In a recent post on X, he appeared to dismiss Ethereum’s biggest upgrade to date, casting doubt on its overall impact. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko compared Solana’s V2.2 increase of 20% as being equivalent to 5 Ethereum Pectra upgrades. According to him, the mere 20% capacity is adding as much capacity to Solana as the 5 Pectra upgrades combined would add. Interestingly, his comments came in as his blockchain, Solana introduced V2.2 update aligning with the Ethereum’s upgrade. Solana’s 20% compute increase in 2.2 is like 5 pectra’s worth of capacity added to the network. — toly (@aeyakovenko) May 9, 2025 Solana 2.2 vs Ethereum Pectra – What Anatoly Yakovenko is Hinting At Anatoly Yakovenko’s comparative stance while signifying the competitive rivalry, comes after Solana introduced its v2.2 update on May 6. According to Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana V2.2 update on the network raises the per‐block compute limit from 50 million to 60 million CUs. This gives it a straight 20% jump in how much work each block can carry, implying more transactions per block. Whereas Ethereum Pectra update effectively doubles the on‐chain blob capacity on the network. It raises the target blob count from 3 to 6 per block – slashing data‐availability costs and latency for all rollup protocols. As Buterin noted, this change “will help to double the capacity of layer‐2 networks,” delivering an immediate 2× boost to rollup throughput. It will help in paving the way for more scalable dApps and DeFi solutions. Market reaction to both the upgrades is also evident. Solana Price continues to face pressure as ETH stands at 20% gain since its Pectra upgrade. As of press time, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at approximately $2,387.15, while Solana (SOL) is priced around $171.52. Also Read: Ethereum Price Eyeing 200% Rally Race for Top Blockchain Heats Up With the Update In his statement, Anatoly Yakovenko is highlighting the contrast between Solana’s single, performance‐focused upgrade and Ethereum’s much broader and incremental Pectra Upgrade. However, both the Solana and Ethereum’s updates are quite different in nature. Ethereum’s real “capacity” improvements heavily favor L2 while Solana’s 20% upgrade is a direct, on‐chain compute cap boost. Pectra’s gains are diffused across UX, staking, cryptography, consensus messaging, and L2 data availability. It is not restricted to L1 throughput only. This comes as the top blockchain berth according to Total Value Locked (TVL) remains secured by Ethereum. However, Solana is rapidly gaining traction too. It is showcasing higher 24-hour trading volumes (at $3.75 billion) and a growing number of projects within its ecosystem. Solana’s Daily DEX trading volume at $2.83 billion also continues to outpace Ethereum’s $2.08 billion for the same day. With Pectra and Solana’s Agave 2.2 both live, the contest now hinges on which network can better balance throughput, security, and composability. Further, as Ethereum eyes its next upgrade Fusaka by Q3, the technical arms race between Anatoly Yakovenko’s Solana and Ethereum is set to heat up. Also Read: Solana Price Eyes $200 Disclaimer: The content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market conditions. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss. Source: https://coingape.com/brandtalk/pulse/anatoly-yakovenko-shuns-ethereum-pectra-upgrade-calls-solana-2-2-like-five-pectras-worth/
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