Ethereum Developers Successfully Deploy the Pectra Upgrade
Ethereum is approaching another significant upgrade—developers have successfully deployed the Pectra hard fork on the Hoodi testnet. However, there are still some obstacles on the way to its implementation in the main network.
Pectra Testing: Progress and Challenges
Ethereum developers have implemented the Pectra upgrade on the Hoodi testnet, marking an important step toward the full-scale launch of the hard fork. The testing process consists of several stages, including integration into various test networks.
Earlier, during trials on Sepolia (consensus layer) and Holesky (execution layer), some issues arose. In the case of Sepolia, the situation was further complicated by the actions of malicious actors, leading to delays in the process. To ensure stability and comprehensive testing, experts decided to create a new long-term testnet, Hoodi, which was launched on March 17.
Developers are confident that each successful testnet deployment brings the Ethereum community closer to a full-scale upgrade on the mainnet. However, its implementation is expected no sooner than in 30 days.
What Will the Pectra Upgrade Bring?
Pectra represents a significant step in the development of the Ethereum ecosystem, introducing improvements at both the execution and consensus levels. Key changes include:
– Optimization of the transaction mechanism, leading to lower gas fees.
– Improved interaction between Ethereum layers, enhancing network security and efficiency.
– More convenient smart contract operations and improved conditions for developers.
Pectra prepares Ethereum for future growth, making it more stable and adaptable to increasing user adoption and new technology integrations.
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