Teku Introduces Version v22.8.1 on Ethereum
An Ethereum 2.0 client named “Teku” has issued version v22.8.1. This is considered to be an inevitable update in which a network upgrade called Bellatrix is also included. Apart from this, it also takes into account the merged transition structure. The entirety of the consumers on the network’s mainnet require to install the respective upgrade by the 6th Sept.
Teku, an Ethereum 2.0 Client, Presents an Update for the Merge Compatibility
In the update description, there were mentioned some errors that would be experienced in the absence of the very upgrade. The customers should keep on looking for the updates with time and prepare for the merge. While describing the improvements and additions of the upgrade, it was specified that the regular REST API for the retrieval of the initial state is utilized by this upgrade.
Another improvement was noted that the upgrade provides the capability to configure several beacon nodes to facilitate on validator client. It further added that Prime cache is also used for the unique justified checkpoints after which the time needed to operate fork choice instantly after the justification will have a considerable reduction. Along with these some other additions were also described in the new version.
Bugs Fixed to Provide Convenience to the Ethereum Consumers
In terms of bug fixes, a bug named “NullPointerException” was described as fixed. The other fixed bugs take into account the message “Ignoring calculated payload” as well as the frequently occurring timeout exceptions. This upgrade makes another step closer to the Merge (the long-awaited tech upgrade of the Ethereum blockchain). The majority of the traders are of the view that the respective occasion will smoothly take place.
Nonetheless, the latest analysis done by Enigma Securities (a market research platform) notes that there is a slight chance of a few delays and glitches as suggested by the price of stETH (the well-known derivative of ETH). In the words of Enigma, the price of staked ether (stETH) – a token released on the behalf of Lido protocol – shows a probability of 6.25% to 6.5% that some big delays or bugs will come along with the Merge.
