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 record of the EIPs in addition to specs applied 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 will probably be short-lived and is function full with all of the meant EIPs for Pectra. We might even see some minor spec adjustments 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 touchdown web page. There, you possibly can add the community to your browser pockets, view block explorers, request funds from the tap, and connect 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.
Operating a node
Please comply with the information right here as a way 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 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 discuss with the FAQ discovered right here for extra particulars. Please learn the FAQ for data on 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. Nonetheless, 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. Nonetheless, 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 must do?
Please discuss with the part “As a non-staking node operator, what do I must do?” to first run a node. Then chances are you’ll 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 chances are you’ll wish to carry out as a staker.
As an utility or tooling developer, what ought to I do?
Software and tooling builders ought to evaluation the improve adjustments to make sure any fixes are accomplished, or to know 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 going down earlier than the Pectra improve will probably be held in Southeast Asia. We needed to pick a reputation that resonates with this location. The Mekong River, which flows by 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 continues to be unanswered, please ask in one in every of these places:
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