Ethereum Developers Relaunch Holesky Test Network After Initial Failed Attempt

Ethereum developers appeared successful in second attempt to launch Holesky test network on Thursday after earlier failure.
Holesky aims to help test scaling plans for main Ethereum blockchain, replacing Goerli testnet. Allows more validators than mainnet.
Original Holesky launch planned for Sept 15, anniversary of Ethereum's Merge transition, but postponed due to issues.
Holesky important for upcoming Dencun hard fork enabling proto-danksharding to reduce gas fees.
Launch awaits 66% participation rate to be finalized. Edited by Bradley Keoun.

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