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 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 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 achieve confidence within the upcoming modifications. The testnet might be short-lived and is function 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 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 might be discovered right here.
Operating a node
Please comply with the information right here to be able to run a node on the Mekong testnet. As with Ethereum mainnet, you have to 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 attempt 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 data on how one can 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. 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 should you run your node on Holesky/Sepolia or on Ethereum Mainnet. Nevertheless, should 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 seek advice from the part “As a non-staking node operator, what do I have to do?” to first run a node. Then it’s possible you’ll carry out a deposit and run a validator on the brand new Mekong community.
We advocate studying the Pectra FAQ. There’s some details about fundamental actions it’s possible you’ll wish to carry out as a staker.
As an utility or tooling developer, what ought to I do?
Utility and tooling builders ought to evaluation the improve modifications to make sure any fixes are performed, or to know how one can use newly launched performance.
Pockets builders ought to evaluation 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 might be held in Southeast Asia. We needed to pick out 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’d advocate studying the entire FAQ right here. In case your query remains to be unanswered, please ask in one among these places:
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