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Security · Updated 23 Oct, 05:37 pm IST

Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security firm flags contract risks

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Why it matters for readers: It’s a reminder that blockchain upgrades can change how contracts work and are checked before going live.

  • Developers delayed Glamsterdam testing on the Hoodi testnet to investigate potential issues.1
  • ChainSecurity reported that EIP-8037 and EIP-8038 could alter contract behaviour for failed operations and storage creation.1
  • The researchers demonstrated potential issues but did not publicly name any production protocol affected by the vulnerability.1

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