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 adjustments embody UX adjustments by way of EIP-7702, Staking adjustments by way of EIP-7251, adjustments 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 may be discovered right here.
Mekong is supposed to be a playground for pockets builders to experiment with UX adjustments and for stakers to realize confidence within the upcoming adjustments. The testnet shall be short-lived and is characteristic full with all of the supposed EIPs for Pectra. We might even see some minor spec adjustments or smaller EIPs, however the options included right here will make it into current public testnets and at last Ethereum mainnet.
Getting began
To get began with utilizing Mekong, please go to the community’s touchdown web page. There, you may 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 adjustments and supply us with suggestions. Some solutions for generally requested questions may be discovered right here.
Working a node
Please comply with the information right here so as to run a node on the Mekong testnet. As with Ethereum mainnet, you will have to run an Execution and Consensus layer node.
Stakers
There are some main adjustments to the staking workflow coming in Pectra and the Mekong testnet would be the first location to attempt them out. There are adjustments to the deposit and withdrawal strategies, so please consult with the FAQ discovered right here for extra particulars. Please learn the FAQ for data on methods to activate a validator on Mekong.
Does this have an effect on Ethereum Mainnet, Holesky or Sepolia in any approach?
No. Mekong is a brand new testnet and doesn’t have an effect on different Ethereum networks. Nevertheless, testing on Mekong will inform the deployment of the Pectra improve on different Ethereum networks.
As a non-staking node operator, what do I have to do?
Mekong is a brand new testnet, so you wouldn’t have to do something in case you run your node on Holesky/Sepolia or on Ethereum Mainnet. Nevertheless, in case you want to run a node on the brand new community, use directions and model of your Ethereum shopper listed within the hyperlink right here.
As a staker, what do I have to do?
Please consult with the part “As a non-staking node operator, what do I have to do?” to first run a node. Then you could carry out a deposit and run a validator on the brand new Mekong community.
We suggest studying the Pectra FAQ. There may be some details about fundamental actions you could wish to carry out as a staker.
As an software or tooling developer, what ought to I do?
Software and tooling builders ought to evaluation the improve adjustments to make sure any fixes are completed, or to know methods to use newly launched performance.
Pockets builders ought to evaluation 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 shall be held in Southeast Asia. We wished to pick out a reputation that resonates with this location. The Mekong River, which flows by way of a number of Southeast Asian nations, appeared like a becoming selection.
My query wasn’t answered, The place can I am going?
We’d suggest studying the whole FAQ right here. In case your query remains to be unanswered, please ask in one in all these areas:
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