The Ethereum($ETH
Foundation has launched the Mekong testnet, where wallet developers can experiment with future updates in preparation for the upcoming Prague-Electra (Pectra) fork.
#EthereumFoundation 's head of protocol support Tim Beiko said that the testnet is named after the Mekong River, which runs in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Mekong is designed to help wallet developers evaluate the user experience (UX) of features and familiarize themselves with upcoming modifications for Pectra. Developers are then required to provide feedback to the organization.
The Mekong test network will include minor modifications to the Efirium Improvement Proposals (EIPs) regarding UX, improved staking functionality, and deposit and exit mechanisms. The features that will be tested by developers will not affect the core Efirium network and its other testnet like Holesky or Sepolia, the developers clarified. However, Mekong testing will affect the rollout of the Pectra update to other Efirium-related networks.
“Mekong is a kind of playground for wallet developers. They can experiment with UX changes, and stakers can try out upcoming changes. The test network will be short-lived, but fully staffed with all EIPs designed for Pectra,” the Ethereum Foundation said in an announcement.
