Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade Faces Delays Amid Testing Challenges
Ethereum's Dencun upgrade faces potential delays, as developers discussed during a recent meeting on September 21.
While Dencun is nearly complete, it requires testing and deployment to a testnet, which could push its Ethereum mainnet launch into the new year, according to Tim Beiko of the Ethereum Foundation.
Developers had not provided a firm release date for Dencun, but previous estimates pointed to a launch before the end of 2023. The Holesky testnet, which experienced launch issues, is set for a relaunch on September 28 and should be ready for Dencun testing before the Devconnect event in November.
To isolate potential issues, Parithosh Jayanthi suggested initially testing Dencun’s first fork on the older Goerli testnet, which is soon to be discontinued. He also proposed the possibility of testing Dencun’s second and third forks on the Holesky testnet later if needed.
Dencun, a merger of Deneb and Cancun upgrades, brings various new features, with the standout being proto-danksharding, aimed at improving Ethereum’s scalability on the mainnet once implemented.
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In summary, Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade faces delays due to necessary testing, with no confirmed release date. The Holesky testnet is gearing up for relaunch, providing a testing environment for Dencun.
Developers may use the older Goerli testnet initially and consider Holesky for later testing. Dencun promises significant improvements, particularly through proto-danksharding, for Ethereum’s scalability.
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