All Core Devs - Execution (ACDE) #241, July 16, 2026

Protocol Calls & happenings
,
1

Agenda

Meeting Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 14:00 UTC (90 minutes)

GitHub Issue

1 Like
2

Video, transcript & chatlog

News coverage

Resources

3

Meeting Summary:

The meeting focused on AllCoreDev Execution Number 2241, with a short agenda covering Glamsterdam DevNet updates and general housekeeping items. Stefan reported on the successful launch of DevNet 7 on Tuesday, which included a Gloss Fork and had nearly all clients onboarded with 3,000 validators and 1,024 ETH each. The network achieved an 80-90% participation rate and identified several small bugs that were quickly fixed. The team discussed whether to create a DevNet 8 or move directly to testnets, with Stefan suggesting DevNet 8 might not be necessary given how close they are to testnets. The group debated whether to make DevNet 7 available for app developers to test before moving to testnets like Sepolia or Goerli, ultimately deciding to publicize DevNet 7 as a temporary testing ground while emphasizing it would be short-lived. Pooja presented housekeeping items including seven EIPs pending promotion to review status and a discussion about moving EIPs to SFI stage once four specific milestones are met, with the testing team needing to initiate the stage changes.

Click to expand detailed summary

The meeting began with Pooja confirming that Akash would help with streaming, and Akash confirmed they were ready to go live. Nixo welcomed everyone to AllCoreDev’s Execution Number 2241 on July 16th, noting that the agenda was short and they expected to complete it quickly.

Stefan reported that DevNet 7 launched on Tuesday with 3,000 validators and achieved an 80-90% participation rate. The network experienced some initial bugs but clients quickly resolved them, with only Grandin and Aragon remaining to be onboarded. Stefan confirmed plans for DevNet 8 due to ongoing instability, and noted that final repricing numbers and EIP cleanup work are still in progress. The team is working towards DevNet 6 for benchmarking, and a 3-month timeline remains for moving to testnet with required audit and upgrade periods.

The team discussed using DevNet 7 for developers to test their applications before moving to main testnets. Stefan confirmed that DevNet 7 has all necessary setup including faucets, and shared the relevant links. Dustin raised concerns about maintaining long-running testnets and suggested converging on a near-final spec before creating testnets to avoid ongoing maintenance issues. The discussion concluded with questions about whether DevNet 8 could serve as a middle ground solution.

The team discussed moving app developers from DevNet 7 to testnets, with Nixo suggesting they should publicize DevNet 7 as a temporary testing option for developers who prefer not to use Sepolia or Goerli. The group reviewed the status of various EIP proposals, including updates on non-engine methods and the outcome of frame transactions being CFI’d as a placeholder for native account abstraction. Pooja presented housekeeping items regarding EIPs that need to be promoted to review status, and discussed the potential for moving stable EIPs from DevNet 7 to the SFI stage, seeking confirmation from the testing team on the appropriate timing for this transition.

Nixo explained that four milestones must be met for EIPs to move to SFI, with ACDT determining when these are completed and the testing team initiating the stage change. Pooja agreed to review the requirements and confirm with the testing team in the ACD channel. Pooja also mentioned two open PRs requiring review, including one about status and stage confusion and another about adding a BPO folder that was closed without clear reasoning.

Next Steps:

  • Stefan: Share the ifpandoopsnetwork link for DevNet 7 setup.
  • nixo: Publicize DevNet 7 as a temporary place for app developers to test, and reach out to app developers to make them aware.
  • All clients: Review Marius’s REST SSE discussion points (missing non-engine methods, additional methods needed, retiring ETH1 deposit path) and provide feedback.
  • Pooja: Follow up with the testing team to confirm if EIPs in DevNet 7 can be moved to SFI stage, and communicate back in the ACD channel.
  • EIP authors: Review and provide feedback on the open PR regarding status and stage confusion.
  • Pooja: Seek clarification on the closed PR for adding the BPO folder.
  • Carlos: Decide if he wants to present EIP 8268 at the next ACDE call.
  • All attendees: Vote in the runoff for the mascot (flamingo vs. pandas/polar bears) on ETH Magicians.

Recording Access:

4

YouTube Stream Links:

1 Like