Developers established the Hoodi testnet specifically to address problems encountered during earlier Pectra testing phases

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Following those tests, developers created a new testnet, Hoodi, to give ecosystem players, particularly staking providers, one more testing opportunity before the Pectra upgrade hits Ethereum’s mainnet.

After Holesky, the Sepolia testnet was updated on March 5, 2025. In Sepolia, problems from improper deposit contracts resulted in empty blocks. Although developers quickly resolved these flaws, they raised concerns about Pectra’s readiness for mainnet deployment. These setbacks inspired the establishment of a new testnet, Hoodi.