Hoodi is a new testnet of $ETH launched on March 17, 2025, designed to facilitate testing for the upcoming update called Pectra. This testnet aims to provide a stable environment similar to the mainnet to test the core infrastructure of Ethereum, with a special focus on validator outputs and staking.
Hoodi was introduced after the problematic launches of previous testnets, Holesky and Sepolia, which faced various issues. The Pectra update is expected to be launched on Hoodi on March 26, 2025, and if successful, will be implemented on Ethereum's mainnet about 30 days later.
Hoodi is significant because it seeks to closely mimic Ethereum's mainnet, including a set of validators and a similar stake distribution. This includes at least 20 million ETH in test funds distributed among various client teams and staking operators. It is seen as a crucial step to ensure that the Pectra update can be implemented without major bugs.
Hoodi will replace Holesky as the main testnet for validators and staking providers, with an expected operational period until September 2028. The Pectra update aims to address long-standing challenges in the Ethereum blockchain, such as high transaction fees and complexities in staking for new users. #Write2Earn
