The Ethereum Foundation launches Mekong, a short-term testnet allowing developers to explore UX and staking updates for the upcoming Pectra fork.
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Vitalik Buterin’s “The Purge” aims to streamline Ethereum by reducing data bloat, simplifying the protocol and addressing technical debt for better efficiency.
Ethereum’s next upgrade, “The Verge,” will drastically reduce hardware requirements, making node operations accessible on everyday devices like phones and smartwatches.