Google’s cloud-computing business has stored historical data on Bitcoin since 2018, claiming the service provides faster access than can be obtained directly from the blockchain.
Ethereum Blockchain Launches ‘Holesky’ Test Network, on First Anniversary of Historic ‘Merge’
The debut of the testing system – designed to be twice as big as the main network so developers can simulate massive scaling, comes a year after Ethereum completed its historic “Merge” shift to a “proof-of-stake” model from the original “proof-of-work” setup that Bitcoin uses.
Hello Holesky, Ethereum’s Newest Testnet
The new network comes after years of growth for Ethereum’s developer community, and will replace the Goerli testnet.
Keep Goerli Ether Alive as Ethereum Canary Network, DAO Argues
Much of the testing of Ethereum’s major upgrades, such as the Merge, have been conducted on Goerli.
Next stop Shanghai — Ethereum’s latest milestone approaches
The Ethereum ecosystem is edging closer to its latest milestone as the Shanghai upgrade draws near.
Ethereum core developers push Shanghai upgrade to early April
The final dress rehearsal for Shanghai has been slated for a Mar. 14 launch, while the real thing will happen a few weeks later.
Ethereum Merge on track as Goerli test merge successfully finalized
With the Goerli merge going successfully, there is growing confidence that there will be no further delays to the Ethereum Merger set for mid-September.
Sepolia testnet Merge mostly successful — ‘Hiccups will not delay the Merge.’
Merge trials on testnets are essential to allow Ethereum developers and independent project developers to understand what they can expect when the actual Merge takes place.