The ethereum network is preparing to launch a new testnet called “Holli” to meet the growing demand for a testing environment from application developers.
According to Tim Beiko, the lead developer of the ethereum protocol, the increased use of testnets by application developers over the years has led to a shortage of ethereum available for testing purposes.
This is a problem for developers who need to test their applications on a live network before launching them. The launch of Holli is expected to improve Ethereum’s testing offerings and enhance the overall testing environment.
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The testnet is primarily used by client and application developers, node operators, and stakers, each with different testing environment needs. However, as Beiko explained, Ethereum has had problems provisioning testnets in the past, such as the “Sepolia” permissioned testnet. At the same time, this problem is solved by issuing ERC-20 tokens other than “SepETH”, making it easier to issue more efficient SepETH tokens.
In contrast, the public testnet “Goerli” is partnered with “GoETH” for testing. However, according to Beiko, the “reliability” of GoETH’s distribution method suffers as the number of testnet participants increases.
To address this, the LayerZero project, which is developing a cross-chain protocol, announced the launch of a marketplace to buy Ethereum for the Goerli testnet. Although the market allows the purchase of the Ethereum testnet using the Ethereum mainnet, it has been criticized for potentially limiting the freedom of the testnet.
The launch of Holli is a welcome move by Ethereum to improve the testing environment and ensure developers have the access to Ethereum they need to effectively test their applications. The importance of testnets cannot be overemphasized, as they allow developers to identify and fix any issues before launching live applications on the network. This ensures a smoother and safer experience for users, which ultimately benefits the entire ecosystem.
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