Ethereum's GlamBeacon Upgrade Delayed on Hoodi Testnet
The planned October 26 upgrade for Ethereum's Hoodi testnet has been postponed without a new date announced.
The planned October 26 upgrade for Ethereum's Hoodi testnet has been postponed without a new date announced. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,356.16, down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:15:03 UTC.
The GlamBeacon upgrade aims to enhance Ethereum's scalability and efficiency, making its delay a potential setback for ongoing network improvements.
- Ethereum developers postponed the GlamBeacon upgrade on Hoodi testnet.
- No new date has been set for the upgrade.
- The delay could impact Ethereum's scalability roadmap.
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- Ethereum's GlamBeacon Upgrade Delayed on Hoodi Testnet — this brief
Ethereum developers have announced the postponement of the GlamBeacon upgrade, which was scheduled for implementation on the Hoodi testnet on October 26.
The upgrade is part of Ethereum's ongoing efforts to enhance its network capabilities, particularly in terms of scalability and efficiency.
The decision to delay the upgrade was made without providing a new date for the implementation, leaving the timeline for the next steps uncertain.
This development comes amid a period of significant network changes for Ethereum, including the recent transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.
The broader crypto market remains relatively stable, with Ethereum trading at $2358.57, showing a 0.71% increase in the last 24 hours but a 5.41% decrease over the past week.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from $2,358.57 to $2,356.16 — -0.10%.
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 TLT'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 ≈ ₦3.26M (about $2,356.16), up 0.4% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.3% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian 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?
The upgrade is intended to improve Ethereum's scalability and network efficiency, which are crucial for its long-term growth.
How does this delay affect Ethereum's market position?
While the delay may cause some uncertainty, Ethereum's market position remains strong, with a market cap of $288.23 billion.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in naira today?
About ₦3.26M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,356.16. The naira price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Ethereum in naira page for any amount.
Has Ethereum's price moved since this brief was published?
ETH is down 0.10% since this brief first published — trading at $2,356.16 now versus $2,358.57 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC. 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 TLT 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.