Ethereum Classic developers will test Atlantis update code

This summer, the Atlantis update can be activated on the Ethereum Classic network, but its exact date remains unknown. In the meantime, cryptocurrency developers have agreed that the code will be tested in a test network, CoinDesk reports.

This update should activate the changes that were formally proposed for the original Ethereum network in 2017. Their goal is to improve interoperability between the two blockchains and facilitate the migration of decentralized applications (dApps) from one network to another.

During the video conference, which took place this Thursday, the developers agreed that the activation of Atlantis in the test network could take place on June 19th.

At the same time, as noted, last week there were disagreements about certain components of the update in their camp. In particular, concern was expressed about the effectiveness of establishing a fixed-size code for smart contracts, which would require hard forks — a backwards incompatible change of the network code.

A number of developers believe that in this case it is possible to manage with a softformer, which will not require mandatory updating of clients, and, apparently, no decision has been made on this issue. Further discussions on this issue should take place on Thursday, June 13th.

“While I can not say what awaits us in the future. At this stage, agreed to fork in the test network, including all components of Atlantis. We also reserved an option that will give us the opportunity to modify the main network and the date of activation of the update, ”said the developer under the pseudonym soc1c.

Recall that in April, the developer from the ETCDEV team, Donald McIntyre, said that the mutual integration of Ethereum Classic with Ethereum would create a truly safe and effective blockchain. In particular, he believes that combining the capabilities of both ecosystems would allow them to compete in the future with alternative projects – EOS, Tezos and Cardano.

The Ethereum Classic Crit currency takes the 17th place in terms of capitalization in the CoinMarketCap rating. Over the past day the coin has risen in price by more than 7.50% and is now trading at around $ 8.60.

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