Developers on Friday announced a new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP1011 which is an update in line with the plans to move the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus protocol.
The proposed new codes, EIP 1010 also known as known as Hybrid Casper - Friendly Finality Gadget, is a step away from the proof-of-stake consensus protocol which requires data mining, an energy-intensive process towards Casper, the proof of stake protocol.
For a new block to be added in a Proof-of Work algorithm, the nodes are required to solve complex mathematical equations which require large amounts of energy. A proof-of-stake algorithm, on the other hand, will require that nodes ‘stake’ a certain amount of ETH that would be lost if the actor does not adhere to the consensus. It has been touted as more energy efficient method.
Danny Ryan who is one of the authors of the EIP 1011 told developers on Friday that the code is now ready for review and community discussion. He suggested that testing and implementation will happen as soon as discussions are concluded noting that development of ethereum clients could begin soon. "As these pieces of the puzzle are getting closer to being completed […] I'll signal that it's time to start talking about fork block numbers."
The actual timetable for the testing and implementation has not been established. Referring to a timeline for testing, Ryan says “[he doesn't] know when exactly that happens."
For Casper to be implemented there will need to be a hardfork (an upgrade) on the Ethereum Network since the change on consensus algorithm will not be compatible with the current ethereum software.
Posted from my blog with SteemPress : https://smartereum.com/10398/proof-of-stake-code-for-ethereum-consensus-change-ready-review/