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Optimism Chains Primed for EIP 4844 Upgrade: Why It Matters

Published 02/25/2024, 09:46 PM
Updated 02/25/2024, 10:15 PM
Optimism Chains Primed for EIP 4844 Upgrade: Why It Matters
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  • Optimism network preps for the Ecotone upgrade on March 14.
  • Ecotone integrates EIP-4844 “blobs” for cheaper, faster transactions.
  • Optimism node operators need to update for a smooth transition.

OP Labs has disclosed an imminent upgrade to revolutionize the Optimism (OP) network dubbed “Ecotone.” The team communicated this move in a recent post on X, noting this update is scheduled for deployment on March 14, pending Optimism Governance’s approval.

This development heralds a significant milestone for the OP network as Ecotone brings forth crucial improvements to enhance the scalability and efficiency of the layer-2 solution. At the heart of the Ecotone upgrade lies the integration of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 4844. This EIP-4844 is a long-awaited protocol enhancement, otherwise called “proto-danksharding,” designed to introduce “bl…

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