the ethereum The Foundation has announced plans to gradually get rid of HOLESKY TESTNET by September 2025 due to the repeated problems that hindered the test to reach the next Petra upgrade.
in statement Issued on March 19, the network confirmed that the new Testnet, Hudi, will take over the tests related to the bix.
Holsky issues
Holesky faced major issues During the Pectra upgrade test last month.
Several execution customers, including Geth, Nethermind and Besu, used incorrect deposit addresses, causing an error in the implementation layer. This caused the splits of the chain, and the weakness of the network.
Burn écleum Testnet. I faced similar issues Because of the dedicated deposit contracts. However, he recovered quickly.
On the other hand, he struggled Holesky with the leakage of inactivity that comes out of the complex auditor.
in spite of Since then the network has been completedThe directors of the directors will take nearly a year. This non -practical delay has made the full audit life cycle test within a reasonable time frame.
The Foundation noted that although HOLESKY still allows Stakers to test deposit and other virgin features, its exit waiting list limits. As a result, Ethereum decided to convert a Pectra test to Hoodi Testnet.
Despite this change, HOLESKY will remain available for specific tests, including increasing gas reduction, until its support ends in September 2025.
Moving to Hudi
the Hodi Testnet The Pectra upgrade will be tested, with activation on March 26, 2025, at EPOCH 2048, around 7:37 UTC.
Their factors are expected to do service providers and infrastructure providers to deport their audit tests to this new environment.
In addition, Ethereum announced that Sepolia Testnet will be replaced in March 2026, with the support of stopping by September 2026.
Hoody is expected to remain active until September 2028, after which Ethereum will stop support.
These updates determine the ongoing efforts made by ETHEREUM to improve the testing infrastructure and ensure smoother protocol promotions.
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