Press Release – George Town, Grand Cayman, March 5th, 2025
Zircuit is excited to announce the rollout of Garfield, its latest testnet, launching in the week of February 24, 2025. This upgrade introduces full support for all Cancun opcodes, prepares for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, and delivers a high-performance prover capable of processing all blocks more efficiently.
Garfield Testnet: Advancing Ethereum Scaling
The Garfield testnet acts as a vital testing environment for Pectra-related updates, scheduled for integration into Zircuit’s mainnet in March 2025. Key improvements include:
- Full Cancun Opcode Support: Developers can leverage the latest Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) enhancements for building and testing applications.
- Pectra Compatibility: Garfield is purposely designed to accommodate the forthcoming Pectra upon its activation on Ethereum.
- Enhanced Prover: A newly developed, powerful prover capable of validating all blocks, significantly boosting speed and scalability.
- Optimization of the Proving Cluster: Garfield facilitates rigorous optimization and evaluation of Zircuit’s proving infrastructure.
- EIP-7702 Readiness: The testnet is strategically equipped for EIP-7702, with updates targeted for deployment in the following days.
New Network, Fresh Setup Required
Garfield is a brand-new network with no prior testnet history, which necessitates that developers update their configurations, including a new chain ID and RPC endpoint. The testnet features a dedicated bridge frontend and block explorer:
- Chain ID: 48898
- RPC Endpoint: https://garfield-testnet.zircuit.com
- Block Explorer: https://explorer.garfield-testnet.zircuit.com
- Bridge URL: https://bridge.garfield-testnet.zircuit.com
All pertinent details will be detailed in the official documentation prior to launch.
Transition Plan: Sunsetting of Current Testnet
The existing Zircuit testnet will be sunsetting on May 31, 2025. Users are urged to withdraw any Sepolia ETH or testnet assets before the transition. An escape hatch will be activated before the sunsetting date, which will allow withdrawals after May 31, 2025.
Garfield Update Coming to Zircuit Mainnet
The Garfield updates will be integrated into the Zircuit mainnet in March 2025, ahead of Pectra’s mainnet activation on Ethereum. This transition will occur seamlessly, with no anticipated downtime or user action required.
For real-time updates, users can follow @ZircuitL2 on X or join their Discord.
Mainnet Enhancements: Faster RPC, Upgraded Explorer, and Improved Bridge
In conjunction with Garfield, Zircuit will introduce substantial improvements:
- New RPC Endpoints: Experience high-speed, low-latency RPC services that enhance stability. While current endpoints will remain active, users are encouraged to migrate.
- Block Explorer Enhancements: Sourcify integration facilitates easier smart contract verification, thus boosting transparency.
- Revamped Bridge: The withdrawal process has been streamlined, with further optimizations on the horizon.
- Escape Hatch Deployment: A feature connecting to Testnet 1.0 will be implemented before its sunset, ensuring decentralized permissionless withdrawals from Zircuit if needed. Mainnet will acquire this capability right after testing.
Looking Ahead
Zircuit remains dedicated to ongoing innovation and a seamless user experience. With the Garfield testnet, developers gain access to cutting-edge Ethereum upgrades, while users benefit from a faster, more robust mainnet infrastructure. More details regarding EIP-7702 support and prover optimizations will be forthcoming.
About Zircuit
Zircuit: Where innovation meets security, crafted for everyone. Zircuit provides developers with powerful features while ensuring peace of mind for users. Established by a team of web3 security veterans and PhDs, Zircuit combines high performance with unmatched security. Discover the safest platform for DeFi and staking. For more information about Zircuit, visit zircuit.com, and follow their updates on Twitter/X at @ZircuitL2.
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