The Ethereum Foundation has launched a temporary testnet named Mekong to enable developers to test upcoming upgrades before they are implemented on the Ethereum mainnet. This testnet, announced on Nov. 7, aims to allow developers to experiment with user experience changes and get acquainted with the modifications planned for the Prague-Electra, or 'Pectra,' fork on Ethereum. Tim Beiko, the protocol support lead at the Ethereum Foundation, described Mekong as a 'pre-devcon' treat, in anticipation of the Devcon event in Bangkok. The testnet includes all the Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) for the Pectra fork, covering changes to UX, staking, deposits, and exit mechanisms. Developers are encouraged to provide feedback on UX changes, while stakers can test the new staking workflow on the Mekong testnet. It is emphasized that Mekong will not impact the mainnet or other Ethereum testnets like Holesky or Sepolia, but will inform the deployment of the Pectra upgrade on other networks. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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