Ethereum's GlamBeacon Upgrade to Boost Gas Limit by 233%
Ethereum plans to increase its gas limit from 60M to 200M per block through the GlamBeacon upgrade, starting with test networks.
Ethereum plans to increase its gas limit from 60M to 200M per block through the GlamBeacon upgrade, starting with test networks. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at ₹2,24,952 ($2,366.03), down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Cointribune, TronWeekly), plus live market data, as of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:15:01 UTC.
The proposed gas limit increase aims to significantly enhance Ethereum's transaction capacity and network efficiency, potentially reducing fees and improving scalability ahead of a mainnet launch. This change could have major implications for developers and users by addressing persistent congestion issues.
- Ethereum's gas limit may increase from 60M to 200M per block via Glamorous upgrade.
- The change starts on test networks, with Hoodi testnet implementation planned for October 26, 2026.
- Mainnet launch date remains unspecified.
- Current market cap: $289.37B; ETH price: $2369.15 (-1.75% 24h).
Both Cointribune and TronWeekly report that Ethereum's gas limit will increase from 60 million to 200 million per block as part of the Glamorous upgrade. They agree that this change will first be implemented on test networks, with TronWeekly specifying the Hoodi testnet's involvement on October 26, 2026. However, Cointribune does not provide a specific date for the testnet implementation and emphasizes that the mainnet launch date has not yet been set.
Ethereum is preparing to implement a significant gas limit increase from 60 million to 200 million per block through the Glamorous upgrade. This change is designed to enhance the network's transaction capacity and improve overall efficiency.
The upgrade will initially be rolled out on test networks, with TronWeekly reporting that the Hoodi testnet is scheduled to implement the new gas limit on October 26, 2026. Cointribune, while confirming the testnet deployment, does not specify a date.
Multiple outlets corroborate that the mainnet launch date for the gas limit increase has not yet been determined. This suggests that the Ethereum community is taking a cautious approach to ensure the change is thoroughly tested before a full rollout.
The gas limit increase is part of ongoing efforts to address Ethereum's scalability issues and high transaction fees. By expanding block capacity, the network aims to accommodate more transactions and reduce congestion.
In the current market context, Ethereum is trading at $2369.15, down 1.75% in the last 24 hours and 7.14% over the past week. The total crypto market cap stands at $2.78 trillion, with a neutral Fear & Greed index of 53.
Since this brief published about 4 hours ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from ₹2,25,248.54$2,369.15 to ₹2,24,951.90$2,366.03 — -0.13%.
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 ≈ ₹251,508.99 (about $2,366.03), down 2.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 11.8% 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 to Boost Gas Limit by 233% — questions & answers
What is the proposed gas limit increase for Ethereum?
Ethereum's gas limit may increase from 60 million to 200 million per block.
When will the gas limit increase be implemented on the mainnet?
The mainnet launch date has not yet been set; it will first be tested on networks like Hoodi.
Why is Ethereum increasing its gas limit?
The increase aims to improve transaction capacity, reduce fees, and enhance network efficiency.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in rupee today?
About ₹251,508.99 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,366.03. 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 0.13% since this brief first published — trading at ₹2,24,952 ($2,366.03) now versus ₹2,25,249 ($2,369.15) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Cointribune, TronWeekly, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.