- 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.
The blobs are coming.4844 will be live on OP Chains w/ the Ecotone upgrade on Thurs., March 14 at 00:00:01UTC, provided the upgrade proposal is approved by @Optimism Governance.
Node operators need to take steps to prepare for the upgrade. Details:https://t.co/LXEzVU8Prl
— OP Labs (@OPLabsPBC) February 23, 2024
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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