{"id":8697,"date":"2025-02-18T11:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=8697"},"modified":"2025-02-18T11:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:48:47","slug":"the-spurious-dragon-a-fourth-hard-fork-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/the-spurious-dragon-a-fourth-hard-fork-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spurious Dragon: A Fourth Hard Fork Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Ethereum network is set to experience a hard fork at block number 2,675,000, anticipated to take place between 15:00 and 16:00 UTC on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. A countdown timer is available at https:\/\/fork.codetract.io\/<\/a>. The Morden test network will also undergo a hard fork at block number 1,885,000.<\/p>\n

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As a user, what actions should I take?<\/h2>\n

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Ensure you have downloaded the latest version of your Ethereum client:<\/span><\/p>\n


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What are the consequences if I do not update my client?<\/h2>\n

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Using an outdated Ethereum client during the upcoming hard fork means your client will synchronize with the pre-fork blockchain after the fork takes place. You will remain stuck on an incompatible chain following previous settings and will be unable to send ether or function on the updated Ethereum network.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Crucially, if your client isn’t updated, any transactions you initiate may still be vulnerable to replay attacks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What if I use a web or mobile Ethereum wallet such as MyEtherWallet or Jaxx?<\/h2>\n

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Websites and mobile applications that facilitate the storage of ether and\/or transactions operate their own Ethereum client infrastructure. Typically, you need not take any action if you utilize a third-party web-based or mobile Ethereum wallet. Nevertheless, it is wise to verify with your wallet provider regarding the measures they are taking for the hard fork and if they require additional steps from their users.<\/p>\n

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Specifically, you should verify that transactions are produced using the new replay protection EIP 155 framework.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What should I do if my Ethereum client struggles with syncing to the blockchain?<\/h2>\n

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Confirm that you have acquired the latest version of your Ethereum client.<\/p>\n


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Why is there a proposal for a hard fork of the network?<\/h2>\n

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“Spurious Dragon” represents the second hard fork in a two-stage response to the DoS assaults on the Ethereum network during September and October. The preceding hard fork (also known as “Tangerine Whistle”) addressed critical network stability issues caused by those attacks<\/a>. The forthcoming hard fork will tackle important, albeit less urgent issues, like refining opcode pricing to avert future assaults on the network, enabling the “debloat” of the blockchain state, and adding replay attack safeguards.<\/p>\n

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What modifications will be included in this hard fork?<\/h2>\n

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The subsequent Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs)<\/a> delineate the protocol adjustments enacted in this hard fork.<\/p>\n

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