Hoodi is Ethereum’s new testnet, designed to replace Holesky with a mainnet-like environment for testing Pectra, validator exits, & staking operations. One of the primary motivations behind Hoodi's introduction is to facilitate comprehensive testing of the forthcoming Pectra upgrade. Previous attempts to test Pectra on Sepolia and Holesky encountered different challenges.
The Holesky testnet experienced a nearly two-week period of non-finality, causing significant challenges for validators and node operators. This non-finality led to excessive state storage requirements, increased memory and computational demands, and overall network instability.
Efforts to resolve the issue included clearing consensus layer data directories and performing checkpoint synchronizations from the last finalized state. The successful restoration of stability was achieved through coordinated efforts among multiple teams, client developers, and node operators, highlighting the resilience and collaborative spirit of the Ethereum community.
For those interested in participating, Hoodi offers several resources:
- Homepage - Access general information and updates.
- Staking Launchpad - Validators can initiate their staking journey.
- Dora the Explorer - Monitor network metrics and validator activities.
It's important to note that while Hoodi is tailored for staking & protocol-level testing, developers focusing on dapps, smart contracts, and other Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) functionalities should use the Sepolia testnet.
Hoodi provides a stable testnet environment that mimics Ethereum’s Mainnet, ensuring reliable smart contract, infrastructure, and client testing for developers.
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