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 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 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 can 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 might be discovered here.
Working a node
Please observe the information 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 attempt them out. There are modifications to the deposit and withdrawal strategies, so please confer with the FAQ discovered here for extra particulars. Please learn the FAQ for info on 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 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. 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 here.
As a staker, what do I must do?
Please confer with the part “As a non-staking node operator, what do I must do?” to first run a node. Then you might 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 might 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 achieved, or to grasp methods 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 can 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 international locations, appeared like a becoming alternative.
My query wasn’t answered, The place can I’m going?
We’d suggest studying the entire FAQ here. In case your query remains to be unanswered, please ask in certainly one of these areas:
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