Dencun Upgrade Activated on Ethereum Testnet, Paving the Way for Scalability
The highly anticipated Dencun upgrade has reached a significant milestone by becoming active on the Sepolia testnet. This follows its activation on the Goerli testnet earlier this month. Dencun brings “proto-danksharding” to the Ethereum network, aiming to reduce transaction costs for layer-2 blockchains and address scalability issues. This upgrade is a stepping stone towards achieving full “danksharding,” which will further enhance cost reductions and performance gains.
Once fully implemented, Dencun will enable the Ethereum network to handle over 100,000 transactions per second at a lower cost. The final testnet deployment, Holesky, is scheduled to implement Dencun on February 7. Following the completion of this test, a date for Dencun’s activation on the main Ethereum blockchain will be determined.
What is Proto-Danksharding and How Does it Work?
Proto-danksharding is an intermediate step in Ethereum’s journey towards becoming a truly scalable blockchain. It introduces “blobs” to reduce rollup costs on the Ethereum mainnet by compressing transaction data off-chain. These blobs temporarily store data needed for transaction verification and can be safely deleted after use to prevent network overload. Cryptographic commitments ensure secure and efficient data handling by detecting any alterations in the stored data.
Conclusion: Enhancing Scalability and Efficiency with Dencun
The activation of Dencun on the Ethereum testnet marks a significant advancement towards enhancing scalability and reducing transaction costs. By introducing proto-danksharding and blobs, this upgrade paves the way for future improvements in performance and cost-effectiveness. As Ethereum continues its development journey, it aims to achieve full danksharding, which will further solidify its position as a scalable blockchain. Stay tuned for updates on the implementation of Dencun on the main Ethereum network, bringing improved efficiency and handling capacity to the world of decentralized finance.
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