Ethereum developers delay launch of new Holesky testnet due to genesis file issues

Ethereum developers failed to launch new Holesky testnet on Friday, a rare tech misstep
Holesky intended to replace Goerli testnet and ease scaling issues before next hard fork
Misconfiguration in genesis file caused issues; developers postponed launch about two weeks
Ethereum has smoothly implemented upgrades like last year's Merge and April's Shapella
Setback doesn't affect timing of next Dencun hard fork featuring proto-danksharding

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