Immutable zkEVM Testnet Undergoes Major Upgrade
Immutable, a key player in the layer-2 blockchain space, has revealed that its Immutable zkEVM Testnet will be undergoing a significant regenesis starting November 20. The transition involves moving from its current Polygon Edge framework to a Geth-based client for enhanced performance and better compatibility with Ethereum.
Transition to Geth-Based Client
The decision to transition to a Geth-based client was announced by Immutable on November 15. This move is aimed at ensuring that Immutable zkEVM remains closely connected to Ethereum, allowing it to benefit from future updates and maintaining full compatibility with the Ethereum tooling ecosystem.
The company’s plan is to support all primary Ethereum clients, thereby increasing diversity among clients and improving the chain’s resilience to client-level bugs. Immutable also aims to collaborate closely with Polygon to ensure that client performance does not hinder game development on Immutable zkEVM.
Implications for Developers
Developers using Immutable zkEVM have been informed that the testnet and associated services will be offline from November 20-23 for upgrading platform integrations, refining the transaction relayer, and more. After the regenesis is completed, developers will need to redeploy smart contracts and remint assets on the testnet.
To minimize disruptions, developers should follow specific steps such as redeploying smart contracts, reminting assets, and staying updated with the latest version of UnifiedSDK.
Polygon Completes Mainnet Beta Upgrade
In related news, Polygon recently announced the completion of the zkEVM Mainnet Beta upgrade. This upgrade aims to transform Polygon into a network that allows anyone to generate, trade, and schedule value.
Hot Take: A Bright Future for Immutable zkEVM
The transition of Immutable zkEVM Testnet to a Geth-based client marks an important step towards enhanced performance and closer integration with Ethereum. As developers prepare for these changes, it’s clear that both Immutable and Polygon are focused on creating a more robust and versatile blockchain ecosystem.
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