# Protocol Updates **URL:** https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/c/protocol-updates/35.md [Latest](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/tags.md) --- ## [About the Protocol Updates category](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/about-the-protocol-updates-category/14503)
**Author:** [@abbey](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/abbey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/about-the-protocol-updates-category/14503 "2025-04-03T16:30:04Z")
The go-to place for all EigenLayer protocol releases and updates. This category will share updates around Testnets, Upgrades, Hard Forks, and the EigenLayer Protocol Roadmap. --- ## [Trying out EigenCompute without paying $500](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/trying-out-eigencompute-without-paying-500/14754)
**Author:** [@davetbutler](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/davetbutler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/trying-out-eigencompute-without-paying-500/14754 "2025-12-09T13:58:21Z")
Hey. I want to try out EigenCompute, run a few test workloads, but do not really want to pay $500 to try it. Can I test a small instance out for free? --- ## [EigenPods Bug Fix Completed - August 29 2025](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenpods-bug-fix-completed-august-29-2025/14713)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenpods-bug-fix-completed-august-29-2025/14713 "2025-10-26T20:38:51Z")
EigenPods Bug Fix Completed - August 29 2025 The community multisig has completed an urgent bug fix on EigenPods that could have impacted the rewards distribution feature and inflated slashable security values. What Ha… --- ## [Redistribution is Live on Mainnet Now](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/redistribution-is-live-on-mainnet-now/14676)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/redistribution-is-live-on-mainnet-now/14676 "2025-07-22T15:37:27Z")
Redistribution Live on Mainnet Today Today, Eigen Labs is pleased to announce Redistribution is live on Mainnet. Redistribution is the next iteration of the slashing functionality of EigenLayer. Redistribution unlocks n… --- ## [Redistribution on Mainnet is Coming Soon → Key Reminders & How to Get Started](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/redistribution-on-mainnet-is-coming-soon-key-reminders-how-to-get-started/14670)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/redistribution-on-mainnet-is-coming-soon-key-reminders-how-to-get-started/14670 "2025-07-17T19:31:51Z")
Eigen Labs announced Redistribution on testnet earlier in June. The Redistribution upgrade’s goal is to expand the design space for AVSs beyond punishing bad actors (slash & burn) and provide a means to strategically re… --- ## [EigenLayer Testnet Update: How to Prepare for Holesky Deprecation & New Sepolia and Hoodi UIs](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenlayer-testnet-update-how-to-prepare-for-holesky-deprecation-new-sepolia-and-hoodi-uis/14669)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenlayer-testnet-update-how-to-prepare-for-holesky-deprecation-new-sepolia-and-hoodi-uis/14669 "2025-07-17T15:28:48Z")
The Ethereum Foundation has confirmed that the Holesky Testnet will sunset no later than September 2025, with some services potentially deprecated even earlier. Eigen Labs would like to urge our users to start transitio… --- ## [Hoodi Testnet is Live](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/hoodi-testnet-is-live/14579)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/hoodi-testnet-is-live/14579 "2025-05-29T16:07:19Z")
Hoodi Testnet is Live Today Hoodi - Where to Get Started: Hoodi Testnet Contracts: Can be found here. Namespace: testnet-hoodi Who Can Use Hoodi: Hoodi provides a platform for AVS developers, Liquid Restaking Tokens… --- ## [Redistribution is Coming Soon: How AVSs, Operators, and Stakers can Prepare](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/redistribution-is-coming-soon-how-avss-operators-and-stakers-can-prepare/14555)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/redistribution-is-coming-soon-how-avss-operators-and-stakers-can-prepare/14555 "2025-05-09T15:59:50Z")
EigenLayer will be launching Redistribution soon. With this release, AVSs will soon be able to repurpose and distribute slashed funds according to their use case, instead of burning them. Read this blog post outlining w… --- ## [Pectra Upgrade is Complete - Everything is Working as Expected](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-upgrade-is-complete-everything-is-working-as-expected/14554)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-upgrade-is-complete-everything-is-working-as-expected/14554 "2025-05-07T21:54:20Z")
EigenLayer’s Pectra Upgrade is complete and all functionality is working as expected. You can read more here about EigenLayer’s Pectra Upgrade: https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-hard-fork-guidance/14523 --- ## [Pectra Upgrade Begins Today: UPDATED TIMING](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-upgrade-begins-today-updated-timing/14551)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-upgrade-begins-today-updated-timing/14551 "2025-05-06T14:18:42Z")
EigenLayer’s Pectra Upgrade begins today. The timeline has been pushed back a couple of hours and we are expecting approximately 16 hours of downtime. EigenPods will be paused starting around 2 AM ET on May 7th Upgrade… --- ## [EigenLayer Update: Pectra Upgrade on May 7th](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenlayer-update-pectra-upgrade-on-may-7th/14545)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenlayer-update-pectra-upgrade-on-may-7th/14545 "2025-05-01T15:06:05Z")
On May 7th, EigenLayer will be participating in Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade. EigenLayer is excited to participate in this improvement to the Ethereum network and over time implement new features for EigenPods, including va… --- ## [Slashing Activation Update 2: Execution is Complete](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-activation-update-2-execution-is-complete/14537)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-activation-update-2-execution-is-complete/14537 "2025-04-18T15:54:40Z")
The Protocol Council has completed execution of the Slashing upgrade. TX Hash: https://t.co/DP65UpI6sY The network is now slashing-ready, and it’s time to build with it. Programmable trust isn’t a theory anymore, it’s … --- ## [Slashing Activation Update 1](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-activation-update-1/14534)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-activation-update-1/14534 "2025-04-17T18:45:00Z")
Slashing Activation Update 1 The EigenLayer Protocol Council has officially begun executing the slashing upgrade on mainnet. As part of this rollout, the Council is finalizing signatures and implementing ELIPs 002, 003… --- ## [Slashing Goes Live Today on Mainnet](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-goes-live-today-on-mainnet/14533)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-goes-live-today-on-mainnet/14533 "2025-04-17T15:23:29Z")
Today, Slashing Goes Live on Mainnet on EigenLayer. The Protocol Council will execute the feature being live on mainnet at around 6 PM ET. We will share when it iss complete. Please read this blog post to explore: What… --- ## [EigenLayer's Sepolia Testnet is now live](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenlayers-sepolia-testnet-is-now-live/14529)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/eigenlayers-sepolia-testnet-is-now-live/14529 "2025-04-15T19:26:58Z")
EigenLayer’s Sepolia Testnet is Live Now EigenLayer continues to prioritize improving its testing experiences. EigenLayer’s Sepolia Testnet is now live. Sepolia - Where to Get Started: Sepolia Testnet Contracts: Can b… --- ## [Pectra Hard Fork Guidance](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-hard-fork-guidance/14523)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/pectra-hard-fork-guidance/14523 "2025-04-09T20:02:43Z")
Pectra Overview: Ethereum L1 is nearly ready to launch the Pectra hard fork. This brings several changes and upgrades for validators and their behavior on the L1. Some highlights include: Validator maximum effective b… --- ## [Slashing is Coming Soon to Mainnet: What to Expect for AVSs, Operators, and Stakers](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-is-coming-soon-to-mainnet-what-to-expect-for-avss-operators-and-stakers/14505)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/slashing-is-coming-soon-to-mainnet-what-to-expect-for-avss-operators-and-stakers/14505 "2025-04-03T18:04:16Z")
Read blog post here explaining process and key reminders. TLDR: Slashing will be live on mainnet on April 17th. User Groups can learn more at these resources: AVS Slashing Guidebook Stakers Slashing Guidebook Operat… --- ## [Testnet Updates: Holesky, Sepolia, and Hoodi](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/testnet-updates-holesky-sepolia-and-hoodi/14504)
**Author:** [@graceh](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/u/graceh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/testnet-updates-holesky-sepolia-and-hoodi/14504 "2025-04-03T18:00:57Z")
Full blog post can be found here. TLDR: EigenLayer will be supporting: Sepolia, Hoodi, and Holesky Testnets in the near-term to ensure our users have the best testnet experience. Read the blog for more details.