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 consists of all of the EIPs proposed for the upcoming Pectra fork on Ethereum. These modifications embody UX modifications through EIP-7702, Staking modifications through EIP-7251, modifications to the deposits and exit mechanisms through EIP-6110/ EIP-7002 and extra. An exhaustive listing of the EIPs in addition to specs applied may be discovered here.
Mekong is supposed to be a playground for pockets builders to experiment with UX modifications and for stakers to achieve confidence within the upcoming modifications. The testnet shall be short-lived and is characteristic full with all of the meant 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 at last Ethereum mainnet.
Getting began
To get began with utilizing Mekong, please go to the community’s landing page. There, you possibly can 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 may be discovered here.
Working a node
Please comply with the information here with a view 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 discuss with the FAQ discovered here for extra particulars. Please learn the FAQ for info on easy methods to activate a validator on Mekong.
Does this have an effect on Ethereum Mainnet, Holesky or Sepolia in any method?
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 consumer listed within the hyperlink here.
As a staker, what do I have to do?
Please discuss 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’s 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?
Utility and tooling builders ought to evaluate the improve modifications to make sure any fixes are achieved, or to grasp easy methods to use newly launched performance.
Pockets builders ought to evaluate the improve, particularly for EIP-7702 to make sure the most recent options are supported.
Why “Mekong”?
The Devcon happening earlier than the Pectra improve shall be held in Southeast Asia. We needed to pick out a reputation that resonates with this location. The Mekong River, which flows by 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 suggest studying the whole FAQ here. In case your query remains to be unanswered, please ask in one in all these areas:
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