Ethereum has long embodied a technological fortress in the crypto universe. But today, the ship is rocking. As the network prepares to deploy its Pectra update, developers are navigating murky waters. Delays, unexpected bugs, sly attacks... Behind the promises of innovation lies a less glamorous reality: that of an exhausted team facing technical challenges that threaten to push back the long-awaited deadline. A stark spotlight on the backstage of an ecosystem in search of perfection.