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Jameson Lopp’s Bitcoin Testnet ‘Griefing’ Stirs Controversy
30.4.2024
Jameson Lopp, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, deliberately “griefed” one of Bitcoin’s testnets by generating three years’ worth of blocks in a single week to highlight a vulnerability, sparking outrage among fellow Bitcoin developers. Using just 20 lines of code...
Someone ‘shit in the jacuzzi’ — Bitcoiners furious after testnet griefing
30.4.2024
That “someone” — Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp — argues he was championing a much-needed fix to one of Bitcoin’s testnets
Solana Advances Congestion-Alleviating Central Scheduler Feature to Testnet
28.4.2024
Anza, a dev collective behind Solana, recommended the adoption of Agave v1.18.12 into the blockchain’s devnet and testnet. This new version of the mentioned client ships with a central scheduler that aims to reduce congestion by increasing fee collection and reducing conflicting transactions....
Pyth Network Price Feeds Launch on Morph Giving Developers Access to Real-Time Feeds
25.4.2024
Pyth Network has now launched its Pyth Price Feeds on Morph testnet, a Layer 2 which is looking to redefine the Ethereum scaling experience by combining ZK technology and optimistic rollups. This update will allow smart contract developers access to over 500 real-time price feeds across digital...
Neura by Ankr launches on testnet
23.4.2024
Neura, a blockchain especially for AI (artificial intelligence), has been launched on Testnet by Ankr. This is a significant milestone, as Neura is now prepared for its mainnet launch. While it may take some time, the team has kickstarted Road to Mainnet to celebrate the testnet launch and create...
Offchain Labs announces the launch of Arbitrum BOLD Testnet
16.4.2024
Offchain Labs is ecstatic to announce the launch of a technological revolution: the Arbitrum Bold testnet is now operational. Arbitrum Bold, which is powered by fraud-proof systems for rollups, will be the dispute resolution mechanism of the future years. It represents an additional achievement...
Solana Developers Test Congestion Fixes in Testnet, Introduce Measures to Prioritize Traffic
14.4.2024
Anza, a collective of developers focused on the Solana blockchain, has produced a fix that aims to reduce the congestion that the network has been experiencing. The new version of Solana, now being tried in testnet, includes a feature called stake-weighted quality of service (SWQOS), that...
MACH AVS by AltLayer becomes live on Testnet
8.4.2024
It is exciting news that the recent announcement of the launch of MACH AVS has created a buzz around the crypto world. MACH AVS is a progressive, swift, and active validated service (AVS) for OP Mainnet and Arbitrum One, now live on the testnet. With such an initiation, MACH can go on the mainnet...
UPCX Wallet launching public testnet to redefine crypto payment
8.4.2024
UPCX Wallet recently announced the release of a series of new features, setting the stage for its public testnet launch. With the new testnet, the platform will introduce a set of intuitive tools. The tools include browser extensions, performance monitoring tools, a blockchain explorer, and mobile...
Polygon Bids Adieu to Mumbai Testnet, Welcomes new UX with Napoli upgrade
28.3.2024
Polygon PoS is seeing an upgrade in tandem to Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade The Napoli upgrade is an upgrade of Ethereum’s Cancun upgrade, bringing multiple benefits to nodes and improving the overall health of the network. Polygon (formerly known as Matic Network) is continuing to make strides...
Stacks Accelerates Toward Mainnet With Strategic Nakamoto Testnet Rollout
26.3.2024
The layer two (L2) project Stacks has officially released its public Nakamoto Testnet, offering a refined testing ground for developers and signers ahead of the mainnet launch. Stacks Introduces Nakamoto Testnet for Comprehensive Pre-Mainnet Testing In a significant step forward for the Stacks...
Polygon Developer: Dencun Upgrade Will Hit the Zkevm Testnet in April
13.3.2024
The Ethereum Dencun upgrade is bringing EIP-4844, which introduces efficient data storage to potentially reduce transaction costs on layer-2 solutions like Polygon zkEVM. The upgrade hits testnet in April.
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Avail’s Testnet Surpasses 100 Million Transactions, Showcasing Mainnet Capability
5.3.2024
With the completion of over 100 million transactions on the Goldberg testnet, Avail prepares for a mainnet launch that could enhance layer-2 efficiency and interoperability.
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5 Things To Expect From Ethereum’s Upcoming Dencun Upgrade
1.3.2024
Ethereum's much-anticipated Dencun upgrade is scheduled for a mainnet launch on March 13, following successful testnet launches in February.
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OpenEX’s Long Testnet Launches Digital Asset Trading Revolution
12.2.2024
OpenEx is gearing up to unveil its Long test network, which will serve as an indicator of the platform’s progress in the realm of digital asset trading. The Chinese dragon serves as inspiration for the name Long. This serves as OpenEx’s homage to the Chinese Long Year. The conventional...
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live on Holesky Testnet, Eyes Mainnet Launch
8.2.2024
Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade has successfully navigated the final testing phase on the Holesky testnet, introducing proto-danksharding to dramatically lower transaction fees on its layer-two solutions, with eyes now firmly set on a mainnet launch. Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Triumphs...
Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Reaches Final ‘Holesky’ Testnet, Starting Countdown to Data 'Blobs'
7.2.2024
The test simulated “proto-danksharding,” a technical feature aimed at reducing the cost of transactions for rollups as well as making data availability cheaper
Hedera updates its portal and adds a new testnet faucet
2.2.2024
Hedera has announced two new updates to its ecosystem. One pertains to the introduction of a new testnet faucet and another to changes in the native portal. Both are in line to enhance developers’ experience and optimize resource allocation. Also, the changes come in response to feedback that...
Dencun unleashed: Ethereum’s latest upgrade on second testnet, one step away!
2.2.2024
Ethereum had its latest upgrade, the Dencun or the Cancun– Deneb upgrade, which was highly anticipated to be completed within the year’s first quarter. This upgrade will mainly focus on improving Ethereum’s security, efficiency, and scalability through a chain of EIPs (Ethereum...
Ethereum's 'Dencun' Upgrade Goes Live on Second Testnet, With Just One Remaining
31.1.2024
Next week, on Feb. 7, Dencun will go live on its final Ethereum testnet, Holesky. After that, developers will ink in a date to activate Dencun on the main blockchain