Gas Limit Bypass

Definition ∞ Gas limit bypass refers to any method or exploit that circumvents the intended maximum computational cost for transactions or blocks on a blockchain, particularly within the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Such a bypass would allow operations to consume more resources than permitted, potentially disrupting network stability or enabling malicious activities. It represents a critical security vulnerability.
Context ∞ Reports of a gas limit bypass would constitute major security news, indicating a severe flaw in a blockchain protocol. Developers and security researchers constantly audit smart contracts and network rules to prevent such exploits. Discussions often focus on the implications for network integrity, transaction validity, and the potential for cascading failures across decentralized applications.