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Ethereum (ETH), the world’s leading blockchain platform, is on the cusp of a significant upgrade with the deployment of the Dencun <a href="https://twitter.com/NethermindEth/status/1755194252999413859?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">upgrade</a> on the Holesky test network. This milestone marks the final testnet upgrade before the anticipated mainnet deployment scheduled for next month.
<h2 id="b-dencun-upgrade-to-redefine-ethereum-s-performance-b">Dencun Upgrade to Redefine Ethereum’s Performance</h2>
At the heart of this upgrade is the integration of proto-danksharding (EIP-4844), a crucial improvement that promises to enhance Ethereum’s scalability and efficiency. Led by Ethereum core developers, the Dencun upgrade represents a culmination of extensive research, development, and testing efforts aimed at addressing some of the scalability challenges facing the Ethereum network.
Meanwhile, the decision to deploy the Dencun upgrade on the Holesky test network reflects Ethereum’s commitment to meticulously testing and validation processes before implementing changes on the mainnet. Test networks serve as a crucial environment for developers to access the functionality, performance, and security of proposed upgrades.&nbsp;
Although anticipated to happen next month, the exact date for the mainnet deployment of Dencun will be <a href="https://twitter.com/sassal0x/status/1755025850905604271?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">set </a>during the Ethereum All Core Developers Call. With the successful deployment of Dencun on the Holesky test network, Ethereum core developers are now one step closer to unleashing the full potential of proto-danksharding on the mainnet.
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 Dencun will activate on the Holesky Ethereum testnet in less than 12 hours from now.
 This is the last testnet fork before mainnet and a mainnet date should be given tomorrow on the AllCoreDevs call (all signs point to early-mid March).
 EIP-4844 is coming.
 — sassal.eth/acc <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f987.png" alt="🦇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f50a.png" alt="🔊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@sassal0x) <a href="https://twitter.com/sassal0x/status/1755025850905604271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 7, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="b-dencun-upgrade-activated-on-goreli-and-sepolia-testnet-b">Dencun Upgrade Activated on Goreli and&nbsp; Sepolia Testnet</h2>
Recall that early this year, <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/ethereum-core-developers-activate-dencun-upgrade-on-goerli-testnet/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETH core developers deployed the Dencun upgrade on the Goerli test network</a>. This happened to be one step in a three-phase plan aimed at implementing a more economical data storage method on the primary Ethereum blockchain.
Not long after, Dencun achieved a major milestone with its <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/ethereums-dencun-upgrade-successfully-deploys-on-sepolia-testnet/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">successful deployment on the Sepolia testnet</a>. Interestingly, the deployment process was swift and efficient, reflecting the <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/ethereum-developers-announce-latest-testnet-milestones/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">meticulous planning and execution by the Ethereum Foundation’s development team</a>. The meticulous testing and deployment roadmap instill confidence among users and stakeholders.
<h2 id="b-ethereum-shares-ambitious-roadmap-for-2024-b">Ethereum Shares Ambitious Roadmap for 2024</h2>
Ethereum’s co-founder, <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/ethereums-ambitious-roadmap-dencun-and-pralectra-avalanche-rebel-satoshi-braced-for-2024-success/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Vitalik Buterin, recently shared Ethereum’s roadmap for 2024</a>. As Dencun approaches, talks have started regarding its successor, Pralectra.
The community is currently divided on whether to integrate Verkle Trees into the execution layer or prioritize a series of smaller Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) for the upcoming upgrade. Meanwhile, <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/ethereum-co-founder-teases-plans-to-revamp-ethereum-staking/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum is moving forward with the redesign of the staking overhaul.</a> In the process, some changes will be made to staking pools as well as mining pools.
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