Attention all Node Operators!
Attention all Node Operators!
Rocket Pool encourages Node Operators to switch to a minority client to improve Ethereum's resilience and avoid finality penalties. They provide helpful tips and support for making the switch.
🚨 Attention all Node Operators! Rocket Pool's Smartnode supports all major Execution & Consensus Layer clients. If you're running a majority client, consider switching to improve Ethereum's resilience & avoid the risk of finality penalties. Read on for some helpful tips 👇
Smart Node v1.18.10 Released with Client Updates
**Smart Node v1.18.10 is now available** for all node operators. The update includes: - Client updates for Geth, Nethermind, and Reth - Minor bug fixes Node operators should review the changes on GitHub before updating. Additional details are available on Discord. This follows the previous v1.18.8 release which prepared nodes for the Saturn upgrade.
Rocket Pool Releases Bi-Weekly Ecosystem Update
Rocket Pool has published its latest bi-weekly update covering recent developments across the ecosystem. The update includes: - R&D progress and technical developments - Governance decisions and proposals - New integrations and partnerships - Community initiatives The full report is available on Medium and provides a comprehensive overview of the past two weeks of activity in the decentralized Ethereum staking protocol. [Read the complete update](https://medium.com/rocket-pool/bi-weekly-update-27-january-2026-11b1d2a749c9)
Rocket Pool Community Call: New rETH Looping Strategy Details
Rocket Pool is hosting a community call on January 29th at 5pm UTC to discuss a new DeFi strategy for rETH holders. **Key Details:** - Strategy involves looped rETH positions for enhanced yields - Collaboration between Beefy Finance, KP3R, and Gearbox Protocol - Community call will be held as an X Space - Follows previous announcement of the strategy on January 22nd The session will feature KP3R explaining how the looping mechanism works and how rETH liquid stakers can participate in this new opportunity.
Rocket Pool Deposit Pool Surpasses 9,000 ETH Ahead of Saturn Upgrade
Rocket Pool's deposit pool has reached over 9,000 ETH, marking more than half capacity for launching MEGAPOOL validators. **Key Developments:** - Node operators with voting power can now participate in an onchain governance proposal - The proposal aims to increase deposit pool size ahead of February's Saturn upgrade - Saturn upgrade will enable new 4 ETH MEGAPOOL validators **Background:** - The feature-complete Saturn upgrade is currently live on Hoodidevnet-6 for testing - Final queued minipool has already launched - Deposit pool will fill until reaching 18,000 ETH minting cap - 2,256 ETH currently available for rETH withdrawal liquidity
🗳️ Rocket Pool Deposit Pool Max Increase Vote
Rocket Pool DAO has initiated a governance vote on increasing the deposit pool maximum. **Key Details:** - Forum discussion available for community input - Proposal transaction live on Ethereum mainnet - Voting instructions provided in official documentation **How to Participate:** Node operators can review the [forum discussion](https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/increase-deposit-pool-max-sentiment-poll/3865), check the [proposal transaction](https://etherscan.io/tx/0x1774c0bf1ee39e7b177411afe699ed22b4cbfe03c5538fc5e0ec93dace2f3f62), and follow the [voting guide](https://docs.rocketpool.net/guides/houston/participate#voting-on-a-proposal) to cast their vote. This proposal aims to adjust protocol parameters for the decentralized staking platform.