Besu client software crashes on Ethereum network

November 7, Ethereum community Twitter detection The Besu software (a client application running on the Ethereum network) experienced an outage. Fortunately, the incident was resolved promptly, minimizing potential risks.

The report, published on November 7, highlighted glitches in Besu’s software, leading to a swift response from certifiers, encouraging them to switch to alternative software until it could be fixed. The Besu team later confirmed the mainnet failure, specifically related to storing data in different states.

Warning issued exhibit For mainnet users via Twitter:

“Attention mainnet users! The recent mainnet block has caused an error in Besu’s state database. If you use Besu for authentication, please check the latest patch notes.”

The proposed fix resynchronizes the consensus client connected to checkpoint synchronization, which is intended to enable reverse synchronization in Besu to fix state database issues. Users should consult the documentation for further instructions.

In addition, the Besu team quickly released a temporary patch and urged users with older versions of validators to update quickly.

The Ethereum Twitter community added an additional perspective, viewing Besu’s outage as a stroke of luck. If such an incident occurred on Geth (the client currently holds over 84% of the executable software market share), the network could face even more severe consequences.

The Ethereum community has long suggested diversification of software clients (both in the consensus phase and in the execution phase). However, despite the recommendations, problems persist, especially since mid-2023 when Geth breached the 80% market share threshold, causing the gap to widen.

The incident highlights the ongoing need for a diverse software environment within Ethereum to mitigate potential risks and ensure the robustness of the network.

Although Besu’s glitch was quickly resolved, it was a stark reminder of the importance of software diversity and vigilance in the Ethereum ecosystem.

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