The meeting focused on updates and discussions related to various Ethereum development topics, including partial cell proofs, gas-benching, and ePBS implementation. Barnabas led the discussion, highlighting issues with super nodes struggling to handle blob demand due to misalignment between clients and databases, and proposed adjustments to address this. The team discussed the readiness of different clients for the upcoming devnet, with Stefan providing updates on testing and issues across multiple clients. There was consensus to target the new ePBS Alpha 2 specification for devnet zero, with Justin confirming the removal of the variable PTC deadline change to focus on a simpler subset of features. The team also discussed the upcoming headliner proposal deadline and the need for submissions within the next two days.
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The meeting focused on updates and discussions related to various Ethereum development topics, including partial cell proofs, gas-benching, and ePBS implementation. Barnabas led the discussion, highlighting issues with super nodes struggling to handle blob demand due to misalignment between clients and databases, and proposed adjustments to address this. The team discussed the readiness of different clients for the upcoming devnet, with Stefan providing updates on testing and issues across multiple clients. There was consensus to target the new ePBS Alpha 2 specification for devnet zero, with Justin confirming the removal of the variable PTC deadline change to focus on a simpler subset of features. The team also discussed the upcoming headliner proposal deadline and the need for submissions within the next two days.
Next Steps:
Daniel: Take a look into the BlobNet Zero issue with minimum epoch for DataColumn sidecar request
Prysm team: Take a look into respecting the minimum epoch flag for DataColumn sidecar request
Other CL teams: Begin implementing or finish implementing partial cells to add to BlobNet Zero devnet
Rafael : Come online next week to showcase benchmarking tool with a 5-10 minute live demo
Besu: Remove the gas parameter from the receipt
Nimbus: Fix the issue where activation of some GLOS features is happening too early
Geth: Work on identified issues
Toni: Have a look at PRs 726 and 727 and figure out merging async, target merger by Wednesday
Besu : Merge open PRs for metrics and prefetch today or tomorrow
Marc : Make the change to move BlockAccessList to the payload
Jared : Implement the Engine API method and fix bugs in the next few days
Jen : Review PRs in progress and provide proper update
Stefan Starflinger: Get BAL test numbers up and add Nimbus into the testing scope
Justin: Make the Alpha 2 release
All teams with Hagota proposals: Submit proposals within the next 2 days before the deadline