Ethereum Developers Confirm Dencun Upgrade Testnet Trial Dates
Ethereum developers have announced the scheduling for the Dencun network upgrade’s final test runs on the Sepolia and Goerli test blockchains ahead of implementation on the Ethereum mainnet itself.
Dencun represents the most significant Ethereum code change in over a year. The upgrade will introduce key features to boost scalability and reduce transaction costs, paving the way for wider adoption.
However, before deploying on the live blockchain, the developers must put Dencun through its paces via complete end-to-end trials. Two test runs are now confirmed:
Sepolia Testnet
- Occurring on January 30th
- Upgrade set for 22:51 UTC
Goerli Testnet
- Live demo on February 7th
- Planned for 11:34 UTC
If these tests prove successful, Ethereum developers plan to officially schedule the mainnet upgrade, likely for late February or early March.
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What will Ethereum Dencun Deliver?
Key components of the Dencun upgrade include:
- Proto-danksharding: Boosts layer 2 throughput
- Cheaper data availability: Lowers oracle and state costs
Together, these technical changes will increase Ethereum’s baseline capability and flexibility for developers building decentralized apps, services, tokens, and more.
However, any major network alteration risks potential bugs and disruptions if not rigorously battle-tested in advance in simulated environments. Hence the critical need for complete end-to-end test runs on Sepolia and Goerli before developers give the green light for full live deployment.
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Last week’s upgrade on the Goerli testnet marked an initial milestone. The Ethereum Foundation’s Tim Beiko said this first success plus the two remaining confirmed demo dates should provide confidence for the mainnet release, which should all proceed as expected.
With Dencun representing Ethereum’s biggest functional leap forward since last summer’s Merge, developers are taking a slow and steady approach to ensure stability for the network.
