Ethereum's decentralized mantra in tatters after execution of client bug - 0 views
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John Kiff on 26 Jan 24"Ethereum's claims of decentralization are ringing ever more hollow due to the network's lack of client software diversity, an overreliance that could pose an existential threat to ETH stakers. Last weekend, around 8% of Ethereum proof-of-stake (PoS) transaction validators suddenly began producing invalid blocks due to a critical flaw in the Nethermind client software. The issue followed the release of Netherland's v1.23.0 update, requiring a frantic patch to get these network nodes back in business."