Summary
The final rehearsal for the Ethereum blockchain upgrade “Denkun” was successfully completed on the Holesky testnet. The upgrade includes a simulation of “protodunk sharding” to reduce transaction costs and make data availability cheaper. With the successful test, the Denkun upgrade is nearing its final stage and will be rolled out to the mainnet in the coming weeks. Ethereum developers will meet to set a date for the mainnet upgrade, expected to occur in late February or early March.
Key Points
1. The Ethereum blockchain upgrade “Dencun” recently completed its final rehearsal on the Holesky testnet. This marks the largest upgrade for Denkun in about a year.
2. The test included a simulation of “protodunk sharding,” a technology aimed at reducing transaction costs and making data storage more affordable through the use of “blobs.”
3. With the successful upgrade on Horesky, the Denkun upgrade is now approaching its final stage and will soon be rolled out to the mainnet. The Ethereum developers are expected to set a date for the mainnet upgrade in the coming weeks.