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Ethereum Draft Would Let Wallets Permanently Disable EIP-7702 Delegation

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Briefings

A draft Ethereum proposal suggests wallets could permanently disable EIP-7702 delegation, allowing them to retain addresses and transaction capabilities even if private keys are stolen. This would prevent funds from being moved by the original owner but leave them vulnerable to theft. The proposal was published on October 30, 2026, and the full story is available at The Defiant.

Key points

• A draft Ethereum proposal allows wallets to permanently disable EIP-7702 delegation, enabling them to keep addresses and transaction capabilities even if private keys are stolen.
• The proposal was published on October 30, 2026, and the full story is available at The Defiant.

Context

Ethereum EIP-7702 allows delegation of transaction signing to a third party, but a draft proposal suggests wallets could permanently disable this feature. This would prevent funds from being moved by the original owner but leave them vulnerable to theft.

Limitations

The evidence is a draft proposal from October 2026, so the proposal's final status and implementation timeline are unknown. The source does not specify the number of wallets affected or the specific consequences of permanent disablement beyond the theft vulnerability.

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