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Optimism Chains Primed for EIP 4844 Upgrade: Why It Matters

Optimism Chains Primed for EIP 4844 Upgrade: Why It Matters

Coinedition2024/02/25 16:37
By: Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
OP-2.24%ETH-0.37%XOLDTOKEN0.00%
  • 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 “blobs” to Ethereum’s infrastructure. 

This concept holds pivotal significance in advancing data availability and cost reduction within the network. Essentially, blobs represent sizable data batches processed more efficiently, thereby alleviating pressure on the Ethereum mainnet and reducing transaction fees.

Node operators within the Optimism network are urged to ready themselves for the impending upgrade by adhering to comprehensive instructions issued by OP Labs. The upgrade manual is accessible on the Optimism documentation website . It delineates steps to facilitate a smooth transition. 

For existing node configurations, adjustments are necessary, including the setup of a new Beacon endpoint. This step is critical because, following the activation of Ecotone, batch transactions will be transmitted as 4844 blobs. These blobs will exclusively be retrievable from Beacon nodes.

OP Labs leaves no stone unturned in equipping node operators with the requisite resources. It furnished a plethora of options for Beacon clients and provided explicit instructions for configuring blob archivers tailored to archive nodes. Moreover, the documentation furnishes meticulous steps for configuration verification, ensuring node operators are primed for the upgrade’s advent.

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