Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: Critical Node Operator Requirements
Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: Critical Node Operator Requirements
🚀 Last Call for Pectra
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is scheduled to go live within 24 hours. Critical requirements for Rocket Pool node operators:
- Must run Smart Node v1.15.5 or v1.15.6
- Nimbus v25.4.1 integration included in v1.15.6
- Updates to Lighthouse and Geth clients available
@langerstwit will host an educational livestream about the upgrade on @NethermindEth at 9am UTC.
Important: Review GitHub documentation before installation. Node operators must complete upgrades before the mainnet hard fork.
Make sure your node is ready for Pectra! The Smart Node has been updated to v1.15.5 & all Rocket Pool node operators must upgrade before Ethereum's mainnet hard fork takes place next week - always review the details on GitHub first before you install
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade goes live in 24 hours! Rocket Pool node operators must be running Smart Node v1.15.5 or v1.15.6 to support the hard fork Join @langerstwit at 9am UTC on the @NethermindEth livestream below to learn more about this exciting upgrade 👇
Introducing Nethermind Ethereum Pectra upgrade livestream's speaker lineup and topics! Join us on May 7th, starting at 8:00 AM UTC, as we dive into topic including: 📌Smarter Wallets & Account Abstraction 📌Staking & Validator Changes 📌Layer-2 Scaling & Data Availability
Nimbus v25.4.1 has been incorporated into Smart Node v1.15.6 along with updates to Lighthouse and Geth, so this latest version is recommended if you're running any of these three clients. Ensure your node is on either v1.15.5 or v1.15.6 to support next week's Pectra fork!
👇 If your node is running Nimbus, a manual update to v25.4.1 is recommended to avoid missing block proposals. Check out the announcement in the Rocket Pool Discord for more details.
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.
New DeFi Strategy Offers rETH Stakers Up to 34% APY
A new DeFi strategy for rETH liquid stakers has launched through a collaboration between Beefy Finance, KP3R, and Gearbox Protocol. **Key Features:** - Up to 34% APY returns - Instant deposits and withdrawals with no delays or penalties - Low risk profile tied to pegged assets - Built on osETH strategy infrastructure The strategy provides rETH holders with a flexible yield opportunity while maintaining liquidity. Users can enter and exit positions at any time without facing lock-up periods or withdrawal fees, making it accessible for both short and long-term participants.
🔧 Prysm Patch v7.0.1
**Prysm users experiencing mainnet attestation issues** should upgrade to patch release v7.0.1, which is strongly recommended by the development team. **Key details:** - Addresses ongoing attestation problems on mainnet - Available now for immediate download - Full documentation in Rocket Pool Discord **Before updating:** - Always verify patch details on GitHub - Double-check compatibility with your setup - Review release notes thoroughly This follows previous network upgrades including Smart Node v1.15.5 for the Pectra hard fork.
🗳️ Rocket Pool Governance Votes
Rocket Pool node operators can vote on three governance proposals: **RPIP-74**: Temporarily close minipool queue six weeks before Saturn 1 launch to redirect resources toward megapools **RPIP-75**: Adjust express ticket allocation by removing unconditionally provisioned tickets to speed up the express queue **RPIP-76**: Reduce Grants and Bounties Management Committee from nine to seven members All proposals are live on [Rocket Pool's governance platform](https://vote.rocketpool.net) with detailed specifications available in their respective RPIPs.