Ethereum 2.0 will launch a new test network Spadina before launch, focusing on testing storage and genesis blocks
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Ethereum 2.0 is about to launch, the long-awaited network upgrade that will switch Ethereum from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) model, while implementing various other enhancements. But before it goes live, there will be a short maintenance.
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On September 14, the Ethereum Foundation (Ethereum Foundation) announced that it will soon launch another parallel testnet called Spadina, which will run in parallel with the currently active Medalla testnet.
Why run a second testnet? According to a blog post by developer Danny Ryan, the development team didn't want to disrupt the rhythm of developers who were testing on Medalla, but they did need an updated version of the testnet that would allow developers to test on Medalla. Some specific functions are tested above.
The Spadina testnet, which has a configuration similar to the mainnet, will go live later this month and will only run for three days, with a focus on testing storage and the genesis block. These two aspects are interrelated. At least 16,384 validators must have more than 524,000 ETH staked between them before the new beacon chain can start its first block (the genesis block).
The Spadina testnet will give everyone a chance to experience the process and test the launch of the Genesis Block. In other words, as Ryan said, for everyone, this will be the second "dress rehearsal" for Ethereum 2.0 before this big launch. In his article he wrote:
“We realize that engineers and the community can launch a public testnet to run these initiatives before the mainnet goes live. At the same time, we hope that the rhythm of the Medalla testnet will not be disrupted. If all goes well, later this year This should give us more confidence before the official launch of the mainnet.”
Ryan added that the testnet may continue to operate beyond the planned 3-day period, but after this time period, they will no longer provide support.
