Chainstack introduces Hoodi testnet support

We’re thrilled to announce that Chainstack now fully supports the Hoodi Ethereum testnet—Ethereum’s latest long-term, merged-from-genesis testnet designed to streamline infrastructure, staking, and protocol development. Launched on March 17, 2025, Hoodi replaces Holesky as the primary environment for testing Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade, following challenges encountered on previous testnets.

Why build on Hoodi?

Hoodi is engineered to provide a stable and comprehensive testing ground for Ethereum’s evolution. Key features include:

• Merged-from-genesis architecture: Ensures a unified and consistent testing environment from the outset.
• Proof-of-Stake consensus: Facilitates realistic staking and validator operations, mirroring mainnet conditions.
• Full Pectra upgrade integration: Allows developers to test the complete suite of Pectra features, including smart contract enhancements and validator exit mechanisms.

With the successful activation of the Pectra upgrade on Hoodi, Ethereum developers are poised to deploy these enhancements to the mainnet, pending final evaluations.

Build better with Hoodi on Chainstack

Deploying and managing Hoodi nodes is seamless with Chainstack’s enterprise-grade infrastructure. Benefits include:

• High-performance throughput: Ensures smooth scaling as user activity grows.
• No daily request limits: Provides unrestricted API access for high-volume operations.
• Optimized latency: Global endpoints ensure minimal response times.
• Transparent, predictable pricing: Simple Request Unit (RU) pricing eliminates unpredictable costs.

How to deploy Hoodi nodes on Chainstack

Launching your Web3 project on Hoodi is straightforward:

1. Deploy a Hoodi RPC node: Hop on to the Chainstack console to deploy your node.
2. Leverage Ethereum developer tools: Utilize JSON-RPC and Web3 libraries for seamless integration.
3. Build, launch, and scale: Tap into Ethereum’s DeFi, NFT, and Web3 gaming ecosystem to push the boundaries of innovation.

Bringing it all together

By integrating with Hoodi, Chainstack empowers Web3 builders to deploy high-performance decentralized applications with confidence. Whether you’re developing DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, GameFi applications, or next-generation decentralized services, Chainstack’s Global Hoodi RPC Nodes provide the robust infrastructure needed to scale effectively.

Start building on Hoodi with Chainstack today.

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