Ethereum Upgrade to Break Fixed 21,000 Gas Rule, Raising Transfer Costs

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Ethereum's upcoming network upgrade will disrupt the long-standing 21,000 gas flat fee that wallets have relied on for transaction cost calculations. Under the new rules, sending ETH to a brand-new address will cost more than sending to an already-existing one. This change means wallet software built around the fixed fee model will produce incorrect cost estimates. Developers and wallet providers will need to update their systems to account for the variable gas costs introduced by the upgrade.

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