The 173rd Ethereum Consensus Layer Core Developer Meeting discussed potential schedule pressure for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, suggesting a possible reduction in scope to meet a mid-year launch. Key issues include the interoperability of EIP-7732, node performance problems discovered by Consensys Teku, and pending reviews of EIP-7928. Developers aim to resolve any timeline mismatches by the end of February, with certain proposals and updates expected to be finalized soon.