The Goerli network - one of Ethereum’s most popular testnets for web3 developers - is planning to activate a two-step merge process in the next couple of days. Goerli testnet, being the last Ethereum testing network to merge, may showcase what ETH users could expect this September, when the final transition to PoS occurs.
Goerli Ethereum testnet transition is the last try-out before the big day
Being a large community, Goerli’s upcoming transition to PoS is a crucial step in the overall Ethereum’s transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake.
The Goerli testnet will merge in the next ~2 days, this will be the last testnet to merge before mainnet.
August 8, 2022
If you are running a Goerli node, please update and follow the numerous guides to ensure we can have a smooth merge.
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Originally, Goerli testnet was designed to operate on a proof of authority (PoA) consensus. The network also requires developers to utilize Goerli ETH given for free when using a Goerli Testnet Faucet. The development team ensures the transitioning process runs smoothly.
As for now, Ethereum’s final merge is scheduled for September 19. The merge will signify a new era for Ethereum testnet and mainnet users, with miners having to search for alternative options.
PoW fork coming soon
As many experts point out, the big change in the Ethereum blockchain mechanism could result in a PoW fork. Currently, experts share a polarized opinion on the effectiveness of such a solution.
For instance, F2Pool - a pioneer leading mining pool for Ethereum users - is stating its view on the problem:
The second largest Ethereum mining pool, f2pool, said: Whether to support the Ether fork or not is no longer important. We will let the miner community decide. However, we acknowledge that the era of ETH PoW is at its end and let us move on to the new Era of PoS.
August 8, 2022
As the future of Ethereum miners stands unclear, many believe that new options could occur, including new PoW networks in the cryptosphere.
GetBlock’s Ethereum (ETH) nodes after the merge
Since 2019, GetBlock clients have been successfully utilizing Ethereum blockchain nodes in their projects. Customers can choose between Ethereum (ETH) shared nodes, as well as Ethereum (ETH) node clusters, and much more.
However, the big transition is expected to affect ETH node infrastructure additionally. The Ethereum (ETH) team stays up to date with the worldwide community. Users could expect a new API port, significant changes in Consensus Layer and Execution Layers nodes, etc.
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