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The Ethereum Foundation announced the final timeline for the Dencun network upgrade, with the successful activation on the Goerli testnet and upcoming activation on the Sepolia and Holesky testnets. The upgrade combines changes to the consensus and execution layers of the network, featuring enhancements aimed at reducing transaction fees and critical Ethereum Improvement Proposals.

The Dencun upgrade encompasses several crucial Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and has been supported with client releases for both Sepolia and Holesky. It will have an impact on Ethereum users and developers, including node operators and stakers who need to update their clients, while application and tooling developers are advised to assess the impact on existing projects.

The name ‘Dencun’ follows Ethereum’s tradition of using star names for consensus layer upgrades and Devcon city names for execution layer upgrades. The successful deployment of Dencun on the testnets will pave the way for its activation on the Ethereum mainnet, potentially transforming its transaction efficiency and overall network performance.

The Dencun upgrade is a pivotal moment for Ethereum, with the potential to improve transaction efficiency and network performance. The upgrade is scheduled for activation on the Ethereum mainnet, with significant implications for Ethereum users and developers, as well as substantial opportunities for transforming transaction efficiency and overall network performance.



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