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Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Final Test Successful, Mainnet Launch Imminent

The final test of the Dencun upgrade on the Holesky testnet marks a significant step towards addressing Ethereum's scalability and cost issues.

  • The Dencun upgrade underwent its final test on the Holesky testnet, signaling readiness for mainnet deployment.
  • Developers aim to significantly reduce transaction costs and enhance scalability with the Dencun upgrade, featuring 'proto-danksharding'.
  • The upgrade is expected to allow the Ethereum network to handle over 100,000 transactions per second.
  • Ethereum developers will set a date for the mainnet launch, anticipated in late February or early March.
  • This marks Ethereum's most significant upgrade since 'the merge' in 2022, moving towards a more efficient and scalable blockchain.
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