After scoping the Pectra fork, a profitable interop occasion and 4 devnets, we’re now launching the primary short-lived Pectra testnet: Mekong!
The Mekong testnet contains all of the EIPs proposed for the upcoming Pectra fork on Ethereum. These modifications embrace UX modifications by way of EIP-7702, Staking modifications by way of EIP-7251, modifications to the deposits and exit mechanisms by way of EIP-6110/ EIP-7002 and extra. An exhaustive checklist of the EIPs in addition to specs carried out might be discovered right here.
Mekong is supposed to be a playground for pockets builders to experiment with UX modifications and for stakers to realize confidence within the upcoming modifications. The testnet might be short-lived and is characteristic full with all of the supposed EIPs for Pectra. We may even see some minor spec modifications or smaller EIPs, however the options included right here will make it into present public testnets and eventually Ethereum mainnet.
Getting began
To get began with utilizing Mekong, please go to the community’s touchdown web page. There, you’ll be able to add the community to your browser pockets, view block explorers, request funds from the tap, and hook up with a JSON RPC endpoint.
There are some UX-specific EIPs on this improve and we’re actually excited to see how wallets will make use of them. So please experiment with the modifications and supply us with suggestions. Some solutions for generally requested questions might be discovered right here.
Operating a node
Please comply with the information right here with a purpose to run a node on the Mekong testnet. As with Ethereum mainnet, you’ll need to run an Execution and Consensus layer node.
Stakers
There are some main modifications to the staking workflow coming in Pectra and the Mekong testnet would be the first location to strive them out. There are modifications to the deposit and withdrawal strategies, so please seek advice from the FAQ discovered right here for extra particulars. Please learn the FAQ for info on learn how to activate a validator on Mekong.
Does this have an effect on Ethereum Mainnet, Holesky or Sepolia in any manner?
No. Mekong is a brand new testnet and doesn’t have an effect on different Ethereum networks. Nonetheless, testing on Mekong will inform the deployment of the Pectra improve on different Ethereum networks.
As a non-staking node operator, what do I must do?
Mekong is a brand new testnet, so you wouldn’t must do something should you run your node on Holesky/Sepolia or on Ethereum Mainnet. Nonetheless, should you want to run a node on the brand new community, use directions and model of your Ethereum consumer listed within the hyperlink right here.
As a staker, what do I must do?
Please seek advice from the part “As a non-staking node operator, what do I must do?” to first run a node. Then you could carry out a deposit and run a validator on the brand new Mekong community.
We advocate studying the Pectra FAQ. There may be some details about primary actions you could need to carry out as a staker.
As an software or tooling developer, what ought to I do?
Software and tooling builders ought to evaluate the improve modifications to make sure any fixes are finished, or to know learn how to use newly launched performance.
Pockets builders ought to evaluate the improve, particularly for EIP-7702 to make sure the newest options are supported.
Why “Mekong”?
The Devcon going down earlier than the Pectra improve might be held in Southeast Asia. We wished to pick a reputation that resonates with this location. The Mekong River, which flows via a number of Southeast Asian international locations, appeared like a becoming alternative.
My query wasn’t answered, The place can I am going?
We might advocate studying the whole FAQ right here. In case your query remains to be unanswered, please ask in one in every of these areas:
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