The Daily Gwei - An Ethereum Podcast Holesky madness, Base speeds up and more - The Daily Gwei Refuel #829 - Ethereum Updates
Feb 28, 2025
A leadership shake-up at the Ethereum Foundation has sparked discussions about the future. Meanwhile, the Holesky testnet is grappling with chain splits and validator issues post-upgrade. Security is a hot topic as a recent Bybit hack reveals vulnerabilities in multi-signature wallets. On a brighter note, updates on gas fee simplifications and enhancements to Base promise faster transactions and a smoother user experience. The podcast also introduces new tools for tracking Ethereum metrics, keeping listeners informed and engaged.
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Ethereum Foundation Leadership Transition
- Aya Miyaguchi transitioned from Executive Director to President of the Ethereum Foundation.
- This signals a leadership shakeup, with no new ED announced yet.
Holesky Testnet Incident
- The Holesky testnet's Pectra upgrade failed due to a client bug, not Pectra itself.
- This bug caused chain splits, highlighting the need for better testing and disaster mitigation.
Prioritizing Scaling Efforts
- Prioritize user-facing features like scaling blobs over less critical protocol developments.
- Separate these developments to enable faster progress on crucial scaling solutions.