Ethereum‘s Holesky testnet faced a setback on September 15th due to a data input error in the network’s genesis files. The error, explained by Ethereum researcher Diederik Loerakker, caused a misconfiguration that led to a failed testnet launch. While rumors of other issues exist, the specifics are unclear.
Notably, Holesky’s network size was not an issue, as it was designed to handle 1.4 million validators, with 1.6 billion Holesky ETH injected in response.
The relaunch date for Holesky is uncertain, with Nethermind suggesting a potential September 22nd date, while Michael Sproul proposed September 28th, nearly two weeks later.
Importantly, this setback does not affect Ethereum’s mainnet, which is responsible for real-value transactions. Testnets like Holesky serve to uncover and address issues.
Holesky is set to replace Ethereum’s Goerli testnet and focuses on testing staking, validation, and core network upgrades. Another testnet, Sepolia, caters to independent developers testing Ethereum-based apps, utilizing specialized testnet ETH without real market value.
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