Ethereum's Buterin Unveils Fusaka Testnet for Post-Pectra Scalability Boost

Coin WorldSaturday, Mar 1, 2025 11:02 am ET

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced plans to launch a Fusaka testnet with specific blob parameters on the day after the Pectra upgrade goes live. This move is part of the Ethereum community's ongoing efforts to improve the scalability and efficiency of the Ethereum network.

In a recent post, Buterin outlined the Ethereum roadmap for the next few years, including the goal of implementing the PeerDAS protocol on layer 1 by 2025. The ideal blob target and limit for the Fusaka upgrade plan are set at 48 and 72, respectively. The launch of the Fusaka testnet with these blob parameters is scheduled to occur the day after the Pectra upgrade is deployed.

The Pectra upgrade is expected to bring significant improvements to the Ethereum network, including increased transaction processing capacity and reduced gas fees. The subsequent launch of the Fusaka testnet will allow developers and users to test and validate the new blob parameters in a real-world environment before they are implemented on the mainnet.

The Ethereum community has been working tirelessly to improve the scalability and efficiency of the network, with a focus on transitioning to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and implementing layer 2 solutions. The launch of the Fusaka testnet is another important milestone in this ongoing effort to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem.

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