The highly anticipated Dencun update is set to be deployed on the Ethereum core network on March 13, 2024. This information has been confirmed by Tim Beyko, a prominent developer in the Ethereum community.
The update will be implemented in slot 8626176 and is scheduled to be created at 08:55 EST on March 13, 2024.
It is worth noting that prior to its deployment on the main network, the Dencun update underwent successful testing on various test networks including #Goerli, #Sepolia, and #Holesky. However, there was a failure during the initial deployment on one of the test networks, which led to the developers postponing the upgrade date.
Blobs are coming to mainnet at slot 8626176 .oO — timbeiko.eth ☀️ (@TimBeiko) February 8, 2024
One of the key features of the Dencun update is proto-dunksharding, which enables the creation of "blobs" (blobs) that compress data off-chain. This innovation is expected to significantly increase throughput and reduce transaction costs.
Experts from CoinEx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, believe that the #Dencun update will not only have a positive impact on the Ethereum ecosystem but also on the entire industry by driving adoption.
