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Changelog/eth/69

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eth/69

Documentation Upstream EIP

Summary

Updates the Ethereum wire protocol to version 69, removing legacy fields from the Status message and simplifying the handshake.

Lifecycle

Sepolia

Live

· April 20, 2026

Mainnet

Live

· May 28, 2026

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Azul is Base's first independent network upgrade. It focuses on increasing security and decentralization, accelerating the path to 1 gigagas/s, and improving developer experience.

eth/69 · Base Upgrades