Ethereum's GlamBeacon Upgrade Delayed on Hoodi Testnet
The planned October 26 GlamBeacon upgrade for Ethereum's Hoodi testnet has been postponed without a new date announced.
The planned October 26 GlamBeacon upgrade for Ethereum's Hoodi testnet has been postponed without a new date announced. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at ₹2,24,136 ($2,354.39), down 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:01 UTC.
The GlamBeacon upgrade is crucial for Ethereum's scalability and security improvements, and its delay could impact the broader timeline for network enhancements.
- Ethereum developers postponed the GlamBeacon upgrade on the Hoodi testnet.
- No new date has been set for the upgrade activation.
- Ethereum's price remains stable despite the delay.
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- Ethereum's GlamBeacon Upgrade Delayed on Hoodi Testnet — this brief
Ethereum developers have delayed the GlamBeacon upgrade, which was scheduled for activation on the Hoodi testnet on October 26. The decision to postpone the upgrade was made without providing a new date for the implementation.
GlamBeacon is part of Ethereum's ongoing efforts to enhance the network's scalability, security, and efficiency. The upgrade is expected to introduce several technical improvements that are critical for the network's long-term development.
The postponement of the GlamBeacon upgrade on the Hoodi testnet follows a series of updates and modifications to Ethereum's protocol as it continues to evolve. The delay could affect the timeline for subsequent upgrades and network improvements.
Despite the delay, Ethereum's price has remained relatively stable, with a 0.71% increase in the last 24 hours. The overall crypto market has also been relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.79 trillion.
The Fear & Greed index currently stands at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment. Investors and stakeholders will be watching for further updates on the GlamBeacon upgrade and its potential impact on Ethereum's development roadmap.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from ₹2,24,534.30$2,358.57 to ₹2,24,136.36$2,354.39 — -0.18%.
The chart plots ETH's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ETH ≈ ₹243,855.94 (about $2,354.39), up 0.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Ethereum's GlamBeacon Upgrade Delayed on Hoodi Testnet — questions & answers
Why was the GlamBeacon upgrade postponed?
The specific reasons for the delay have not been disclosed by Ethereum developers.
What is the significance of the GlamBeacon upgrade?
Glam Beacon is important for Ethereum's scalability, security, and network efficiency improvements.
How has Ethereum's price reacted to the delay?
Ethereum's price has remained stable, with a 0.71% increase in the last 24 hours.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in rupee today?
About ₹243,855.94 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,354.39. The rupee price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Ethereum in rupee page for any amount.
Has Ethereum's price moved since this brief was published?
ETH is down 0.18% since this brief first published — trading at ₹2,24,136 ($2,354.39) now versus ₹2,24,534 ($2,358.57) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
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