# The Holešky Testnet Launch Hangout

- Speakers: [Afri Schoedon](https://streameth.org/speakers/afri-schoedon), [Barnabas Busa](https://streameth.org/speakers/barnabas-busa), [Parithosh](https://streameth.org/speakers/parithosh)
- Event: [Protocol Berg](https://streameth.org/ethberlin/protocol_berg), Berlin
- Channel: [ETHBerlin](https://streameth.org/ethberlin)
- Date: 2023-09-15
- Duration: 22:10
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/65b8f8d2a5b2d09b88ec14a3

## Description

Coincidentally, the Holešky testnet is scheduled to launch during the Protocol Berg conference. Let's put it on screen and chat about testnet infrastructure.

## About the speakers

### Afri Schoedon

Head of Protocol Engineering at ChainSafe Systems. Core-Organizer ETHBerlin, Protocol Berg, and GoerliCon. Running testnets on the side.

### Barnabas Busa

Devops at Ethereum Foundation

### Parithosh

I am an Ethereum enthusiast with a deep love for all things servers. I incorporated Ethereum into my Master’s thesis and loved the experience so much as to make it my full time job. I currently work in the DevOps team of the Ethereum Foundation and I mainly focus on the Ethereum protocol upgrades. I’m also an avid photographer with a specific interest in Landscape and Travel photography.