Learn from Ethereum

When Ethereum Forked:
The Shanghai Consensus Bug

In 2016, a critical consensus bug threatened to tear the Ethereum network apart. Incident Drill helps your team simulate and master such high-stakes scenarios, ensuring you're prepared for anything.

Ethereum | 2016 | Consensus Bug

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The Peril of Consensus Failures

Consensus bugs represent a fundamental threat to blockchain integrity. They can lead to network splits, data loss, and a loss of user trust. It's critical to ensure your systems can handle unexpected forks and disagreements across different implementations.

PREPARE YOUR TEAM

Incident Drill: Your Consensus Bug Training Ground

Incident Drill provides realistic incident simulations based on real-world events like the Ethereum Shanghai Consensus Bug. Practice diagnosing, mitigating, and communicating during a consensus crisis, all in a safe and controlled environment.

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Realistic Simulations

Experience the chaos of a consensus failure without real-world consequences.

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Multi-Client Scenarios

Simulate interactions between different client implementations to identify compatibility issues.

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Time-Pressure Response

Learn to make critical decisions under pressure during a network split.

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Communication Strategies

Practice communicating effectively with users and stakeholders during a crisis.

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Performance Analysis

Analyze your team's performance and identify areas for improvement after each simulation.

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Detailed Post-Mortems

Gain insights from expert-led post-mortems that analyze the root cause and best practices.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Mastering Consensus Under Pressure

✓ Prevent costly network splits
✓ Improve team coordination during crises
✓ Build confidence in your system's resilience
✓ Reduce the impact of future incidents
✓ Enhance user trust and confidence
✓ Identify vulnerabilities before they're exploited

Block #2178320

New DoS Hardening Rules Activated

~30 mins later

Client Implementations Disagree on Block Validity ERROR

~60 mins later

Ethereum Network Splits into Multiple Chains CRITICAL

~120 mins later

Emergency Patch Released & Applied FIXED

How It Works

Step 1: Simulate the Incident

Experience the Ethereum Shanghai Consensus Bug in a controlled environment.

Step 2: Diagnose the Root Cause

Identify the underlying issues that led to the network split.

Step 3: Implement Mitigation Strategies

Develop and test solutions to prevent similar incidents.

Step 4: Analyze and Improve

Learn from the experience and enhance your team's resilience.

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When Ethereum Forked: The Shanghai Consensus Bug