Ethereum 'Merge' edging closer with final Kiln testnet launch

Ethereum 'Merge' edging closer with final Kiln testnet launch

The Kiln testnet is the final public testing phase before the long-awaited Ethereum ‘Merge’ and the end of proof-of-work consensus. The much-anticipated ‘Merge’ on the Ethereum network is another step closer to becoming a reality after the final public testnet Kiln launched to put it through its paces.On March 14, the Ethereum Foundation urged network stakeholders to run tests using Kiln “to ensure a smooth transition on existing public testnets.”“We strongly recommend that developers run through a full testing & deployment cycle on Kiln and report any issues with tools or dependencies to....


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