Dear Validators

🗓 Validators Session is now set for Tuesday, Feb 25 at 16:00 UTC.

🧵 Since we have some extra time, we'd love to hear your ideas and discussion topics.

🎧 See you soon on our Discord!

🔊 Dear Validators,

The MultiversX Validators Session is happening today at 16:00 UTC. Join us on Discord!

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RT https://x.com/CodeMultiversX/status/1896905034027167901

📣  TESTNET Upgrade T1.8.12.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the TESTNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version T1.8.12.0 brings small fixes on the rewards config handling, among with a new address for protocol sustainability.

📅 Activation epoch for the new rewards config is set to 1783, which should happen tomorrow, March 8th ~10:30 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.1.57
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.7.16

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

📣  DEVNET Upgrade D1.8.12.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the DEVNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version D1.8.12.0 brings small fixes on the rewards config handling, among with a new address for protocol sustainability.

📅 Activation epoch for the new rewards config is set to 3281, which should happen today, March 8th ~15:30 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.1.57
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.7.16

👉  Let’s upgrade our DEVNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Devnet Explorer | Devnet Wallet | Setup a Devnet Validator

📣 MAINNET Upgrade v1.8.12.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the MAINNET!

The version v1.8.12.0 is out 🔥. We call it Spica Patch 4.

ℹ️ This version brings small fixes on the rewards config handling, among with a new address for protocol sustainability. The release notes can be found here: https://multiversx.com/release/release-spica-patch-4-v1-8-12

📅 Activation epoch for the new rewards config is set to 1699, which should happen on Tuesday, March 25th ~16:40 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.1.57
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.7.16

👉 Actions needed:
❗️please upgrade your nodes as you might find best suitable for you.

Configuration release notes: https://github.com/multiversx/mx-chain-mainnet-config/releases/tag/v1.8.12.0

👉 If you decide to upgrade our MAINNET VALIDATORS, please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠 It’s time to build.

Retweet: https://x.com/CodeMultiversX/status/1901735887815536650

📣  TESTNET Upgrade T1.9.0.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the TESTNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version T1.9.0.0 redesigns the consensus mechanisms and finalization rules in order to remove the confirmation blocks, among with other smaller improvements and fixes.

📅 Activation epoch for the new features is set to 2036, which should happen tomorrow, March 29th ~13:00 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.0

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

📣  TESTNET Upgrade T1.9.1.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the TESTNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version T1.9.1.0 brings improvements for the latest consensus mechanism among with other smaller fixes found during release T1.9.0.0 testing.

ℹ️ Please note that this is an optional release. In preparation for Supernova release, a testnet reset will follow early next week.

📅 There is no activation epoch.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.0

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

📣  TESTNET Reset: T1.8.12.1 - Remove DB

Hello Validators,

We are resetting the TESTNET and bringing it in line with mainnet.

📅 The genesis timestamp is 1745415000 which should happen today, April 23rd, 2025 13:30:00 UTC
• 1 testnet epoch = 2 hours
• unbonding period = 2400 rounds / 2 epochs / 4 hours
• most of the features activate in epoch 1, except for staking v4 which will finish on epoch 4, in order to follow its activation steps

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.1.57
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.7.16

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh stop
./script.sh remove_db
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

Hello Validators!

The next Validators Session is happening this Wednesday, April 30th, at 15:00 UTC.
Key updates about Andromeda and other related topics will be covered.

Join us on https://discord.gg/multiversxbuilders

Validators Session starts today at 15:00 UTC!

Have questions or suggestions? Drop them here, or join the live discussion on Discord 👇:
discord.gg/multiversxbuilders

📣  TESTNET Upgrade T1.9.3.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the TESTNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version T1.9.3.0 redesigns consensus mechanisms and finalization rules in order to remove the confirmation blocks, among with other smaller improvements and fixes.

📅 Activation epoch for the new features is set to 202, which should happen tomorrow, May 10th ~10:00 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.1

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

🚨 Mainnet Upgrade Incoming:

We will ship an emergency upgrade in the next hours.
Calling all validators: be ready to update as soon as the release drops.

Watch this channel for real‑time updates.

📣 MAINNET Upgrade v1.8.13.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the MAINNET!

The version v1.8.13.0 is out 🔥.

ℹ️ This version brings an important fix on the vm side.

📅 No activation epoch.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.1.57
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.7.16

👉 Actions needed:
❗️please upgrade your nodes as you might find best suitable for you.

Configuration release notes: https://github.com/multiversx/mx-chain-mainnet-config/releases/tag/v1.8.13.0

👉 If you decide to upgrade our MAINNET VALIDATORS, please do:
cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start
🛠 It’s time to build.

Retweet: https://x.com/lucianmincu/status/1922659488491819455

📣  TESTNET Upgrade T1.9.5.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the TESTNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version T1.9.5.0 has some bug fixes and a new gas schedule.

📅 Activation epoch for the new features is set to 265, which should happen tomorrow, May 15th ~16:00 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.1

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

📣  DEVNET Upgrade D1.9.5.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the DEVNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version D1.9.5.0 redesigns consensus mechanisms and finalization rules in order to remove the confirmation blocks, among with other smaller improvements and fixes.

📅 Activation epoch for the new features is set to 3677, which should happen today, May 15th ~16:00 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.1

👉  Let’s upgrade our DEVNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Devnet Explorer | Devnet Wallet | Setup a Devnet Validator

📣  TESTNET Upgrade T1.9.6.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the TESTNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version T1.9.6.0 has a small bug fix.

📅 No new activation epoch.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.1

👉  Let’s upgrade our TESTNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Testnet Explorer | Testnet Wallet | Setup a Testnet Validator

📣  DEVNET Upgrade D1.9.6.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the DEVNET. We upgrade the nodes and KEEP the database.
- This version D1.9.6.0 redesigns consensus mechanisms and finalization rules in order to remove the confirmation blocks, among with other smaller improvements and fixes.

📅 No new activation epoch flag

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.1

👉  Let’s upgrade our DEVNET VALIDATORS. Please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠  It's time to build.

🌐  Devnet Explorer | Devnet Wallet | Setup a Devnet Validator

📣 MAINNET Upgrade v1.9.6.0

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the MAINNET!

The version v1.9.6.0 - Andromeda is out 🔥.

ℹ️ This version brings a new consensus mechanism with reduced finality time, a new gas schedule among with other fixes and improvements. The release notes can be found here: https://multiversx.com/release/release-andromeda-v1-9-6.

📅 The activation epoch for the new features is set to 1763, which should happen on Wednesday, May 28th ~17:00 UTC.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.1

👉 Actions needed:
❗️please upgrade your nodes as you might find best suitable for you.

Configuration release notes: https://github.com/multiversx/mx-chain-mainnet-config/releases/tag/v1.9.6.0.

👉 If you decide to upgrade our MAINNET VALIDATORS, please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠 It’s time to build.

Retweet: https://x.com/multiversxfndn/status/1925190344007639524

Hello Validators,

We are upgrading the MAINNET!

The version v1.9.6.1 - Andromeda patch 1 is out 🔥.

ℹ️ This version brings a minor config update that delays the moment a backup node would step in if the main node is offline. This would reduce most of the false positive triggers.

Altough this is an optional upgrade, we strongly recommend it.

📅 There is no activation epoch.

🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.2.0
- notifier: v1.2.13
- indexer: v1.8.2

👉 Actions needed:
❗️please upgrade your nodes as you might find best suitable for you.

Configuration release notes: https://github.com/multiversx/mx-chain-mainnet-config/releases/tag/v1.9.6.1.

👉 If you decide to upgrade our MAINNET VALIDATORS, please do:

cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start

🛠 It’s time to build.