The meeting focused on DevNet status updates and discussions about including EIP 7688 in the next devnet release. Barnabas reported that DevNet 5 is running with most clients onboarded except for Nimbusio, while DevNet 6 is targeting launch in the next day or two with plans to start testing with Kurtosis. Dustin provided an update on EIP 7688, noting good stability on DevNet 5 and that three clients (Woodstar, White House, and Nimbus) are fully ready for implementation. The team discussed whether to include EIP 7688 in DevNet 7, with concerns raised about testing the Builder API and potential PTC implementation impacts. The group decided to discuss this further at the upcoming ACDC meeting later in the week, which will be held at the original time of 1400 UTC.
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Barnabas reported that DevNet 5 is operational with most nodes still offline, including Prism, Teku, and Reth. He noted that all remaining ELs except Nimbusio have been onboarded. DevNet 6 is targeting launch in the next day or two, with plans to begin testing with Kurtosis in the coming hours.
The team discussed the status of DevNet 6 implementation across different clients. Barnabas reported that eTrax has a DevNet 6 branch on the ER side, while Lodestar and Teku have it on the CL side, with Nimbus and Lighthouse recently adding support. Dustin presented a case for including EIP 7688 in the 707 release, citing good stability on DevNet 5 and the availability of three fully ready clients including Woodstar, White House, and Nimbus. The team identified that they need at least three EL clients to launch a demo, with testing planned in the coming hours.
The team discussed whether to include EIP-7688 in DevNet 7, with Barnabas suggesting it could be their final devnet and Terrence recommending testing Builder API at the devnet level. The group agreed to defer the decision on including EIP-7688 until the ACDC meeting later in the week, as Enrico raised concerns about potential PTC implementation impacts that would need further discussion. Justin announced that ACDC would be held at the original time of 1400 UTC this week and mentioned a new REST SSE Engine API breakout call scheduled for Friday at 1300 UTC.
The team discussed the schedule for ACDC, confirming they would not be returning to the previous three-hour format after attendance was poor for a one-off trial. Justin Traglia requested help setting up breakout rooms, with Barnabas agreeing to handle technical issues and Justin planning to lead the CL breakout room.
Next Steps:
Barnabas: Test Nimbus and Lighthouse for DevNet 6 compatibility in the coming hours.
Barnabas: Launch DevNet 6 demo today if at least three ELs are ready.
Barnabas: Add ready-to-go branches to Kurtosis metrics for DevNet 6 testing.
Dustin: Work with spec team to prepare for final reviews and merging EIP 7688 into master, if decision is made to include it in the next devnet.
Enrico: Reevaluate code maturity and production readiness of the prototype for EIP 7688 implementation.
All clients: Attend ACDC meeting this week at 1400 UTC.
Interested participants: Attend the new REST SSE Engine API breakout call on Friday at 1300 UTC.