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Ethereum is phasing out its Holešky testnet as it transitions to a new, more reliable testing environment called Hoodi. The move comes ahead of major upgrades like Fusaka and Glamsterdam.
Ethereum [ETH] is preparing to say goodbye to Holešky, its biggest testnet, just two years after launch.
Developers confirmed that the network will be winding down in the coming weeks. Holešky has played a crucial role in stress-testing Ethereum’s upgrades before they hit mainnet.
But now, with its job done, Holešky is nearing retirement.
From Holešky to Hoodi
Holešky’s shutdown is part of a planned move by Ethereum developers, not a sudden decision.
The network will close about two weeks after the Fusaka upgrade is completed, in late September. Since Fusaka is set to go live on Ethereum’s mainnet in November, the testnet shutdown will happen well before then.
The foundation said,
“The network served its purpose, enabling thousands of validators to test protocol upgrades, including the Dencun network upgrade and most recently, Pectra…”
Source: blog.ethereum.org
After Holešky is retired, developers will switch to the new Hoodi testnet.
