Ethereum Foundation launches Mekong Testnet ahead of Pectra upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation has introduced the Mekong Testnet, a short-term testing environment designed to allow developers to explore new features from the upcoming Pectra upgrade before its mainnet release. In a blog post on Nov. 7, the Foundation said the Mekong Testnet incorporates all Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) intended for Pectra. These proposals focus on…

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Ethereum Devs Split ‘Pectra’ Upgrade for Better Stability and Lower Risk of Bugs

Ethereum developers split the Pectra upgrade into two phases to enhance stability and reduce bug risks. The first phase of Pectra, featuring EIP-7702, is expected in early 2025, with the second phase following soon after. As expected, Ethereum developers have decided to divide their upcoming hard fork, Pectra, into two separate packages. This move aims…

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