Upgrade Activated on Holesky Testnet
On February 24, 2025, Ethereum developers activated the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade on the Holesky testnet. This upgrade includes key features aimed at improving scalability and validator infrastructure, particularly focused on Layer 2 rollups and validator stake limits.
Delays and Finalization Issues
However, the upgrade has faced delays as Holesky has not yet reached its finalization. This delay stems from synchronization issues between the nodes of the testnet, which have prevented it from achieving the required finality.
Future Steps and Timeline Adjustments
Despite the setbacks, Ethereum developers are actively working to resolve these issues and are preparing for the next round of testing on the Sepolia testnet by March 5, 2025. The team is considering timeline adjustments for the mainnet upgrade, originally planned for April 2025, to accommodate the delays in finalization.
