Ethereum Core Developers Agree to Include EVM Object Format (EOF) in Pectra Upgrade
The Ethereum Core developers have agreed to include the EVM Object Format (EOF) in the upcoming Pectra upgrade. As described in EIP-7692, EOF involves about 11 EIPs that provide an optional container for EVM code to improve code validation and introduce new features. If EOF becomes a hindrance, it will be separated into different forks to ensure that Pectra can proceed without major delays. EOF will not be part of the initial version of devnet 1. The Pectra upgrade will also include EIP-7702, the account abstraction standard proposed by Vitalik Buterin. Overall, Pectra is considered a "comprehensive" upgrade, with 19 EIPs planned, making it one of the most extensive upgrades in Ethereum's history.