<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Vitalik Buterin proposes capping Ethereum transactions at 16.77 million gas to prevent network congestion.This change would enforce the cap at the client level, rejecting transactions breaching the limit instantly.The goal is to reduce vulnerability to attacks, support zero-knowledge systems, and enhance parallel transaction execution.The proposed limit aims to ensure predictability and performance for individual transactions, supporting smart contracts and DeFi applications.