Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet Launch Fails Due to Misconfiguration
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16 Sep 2023 9:14 AM
The launch of Ethereum’s Holesky testnet reportedly failed due to some misconfiguration of parameters, necessitating a relaunch. Read more on CE....
- The launch of Ethereum's Holesky testnet, intended to enhance the testing environment of the Ethereum blockchain, failed due to misconfiguration.
- Holesky was scheduled to be officially launched as part of Ethereum's first anniversary celebration of "The Merge," its major transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake.
- Holesky was designed to be twice the size of the main network and become the largest test network in Ethereum.
- The project failed to start due to mismatching of parameters, requiring a re-launch.
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