Dencun

Definition ∞ Dencun is a significant network upgrade for the Ethereum blockchain, primarily focused on improving scalability and reducing transaction costs. It introduces a suite of changes, most notably EIP-4844, which aims to optimize data availability for layer-2 rollups through the introduction of “blobs.” This upgrade is designed to make decentralized applications more accessible and affordable.
Context ∞ The Dencun upgrade is a focal point of current Ethereum development discussions, with particular attention paid to its impact on layer-2 scaling solutions and their subsequent fee reductions. Analysts are evaluating the practical implications for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and other dApps that rely on these layer-2 networks. The successful deployment and the observed effects on transaction fees are critical metrics for assessing the upgrade’s efficacy.