Vitalik Buterin Proposes New Gas Limit to Combat DoS Attacks

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin unveils EIP-7983, which enforces a 16,777,216 gas cap per transaction, half the current block limit, to thwart DoS-style or overly complex operations that clog the network. The 2²⁴ threshold accommodates today’s DeFi and smart-contract needs while smoothing fee spikes and ensuring more predictable block validation. Beyond DoS protection, the cap promotes leaner. . . source: https://crypto-economy.com/vitalik-buterin-proposes-new-gas-limit-to-combat-dos-attacks/