Ethereum devs launch Hoodi testnet to finalize Pectra testing
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Holesky Testnet Deprecation: Ethereum developers are discontinuing the Holesky testnet due to technical failures caused by the Pectra upgrade, which rendered its validator set unusable for weeks.
Introduction of Hoodi Testnet: A new testnet named Hoodi will replace Holesky, with plans to test Pectra on March 26 before potentially deploying it to Ethereum's mainnet by April 25.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.






