Ethereum core developers agree to add EVM object format (EOF) to Pectra upgrade

Ethereum core developers have agreed to add 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 continue without significant delays. EOF will not be part of the initial version of devnet 1. The Pectra upgrade will also include the account abstraction standard EIP-7702 proposed by Vitalik Buterin. Overall, Pectra is considered a "comprehensive" upgrade and is planned to include 19 EIPs, making it one of the broadest upgrades in Ethereum history.