Ethereums Pectra Upgrade Fails on Testnet with Several Missing Blocks
The upgrade labeled Pectra for Ethereum, set to happen at the Shanghai protocol level, has run into problems in the test environment. Reports from the Goerli testnet indicate missing blocks. But there’s hope that the issues can be resolved quickly.
Ethereum is preparing for its next major update, Pectra. Originally expected in November, the process should follow a similar course to previous upgrades, with Ethereum’s testnets first implementing the upgrade before shifting to the mainnet. Initial signals were positive, but now there are reports from the Goerli testnet of missing blocks.
Twitter user devops199fan drew attention to the situation and established contact with developers communicating about Ethereum on Twitter. According to statements from these developers, however, it is not entirely clear whether the missing blocks are solely a glitch in the Goerli testnet. In past instances, different testnets for Ethereum did not align with issues expected in the mainnet.
In principle, the Goerli testnet should behave similarly with configuration and updates as the Ethereum mainnet. Before updates occur, they go through a series of processes to ensure stability and functionality.
The situation with Goerli has triggered speculations and debates, especially on social media. However, nothing indicates that Pectra cannot move to the mainnet as planned. Still, valid concerns remain about why the problem of missing blocks should be limited only to Goerli.
An important actor in this process should be the Ethereum Foundation, which is responsible for the software changes and accompanying official testing phases.
The Ethereum community now hopes that comprehensive information will be provided as soon as possible to eliminate concerns about whether Pectra can start as scheduled in November 2023.
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