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.
🔧 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.
🚀 Rocket Pool Team Arrives in Buenos Aires for Major Staking Events
**Rocket Pool has officially arrived in Buenos Aires** for a series of major blockchain events. The decentralized Ethereum staking protocol's team members, DAO contributors, and partners are attending multiple high-profile gatherings: - **Staking Summit** - flagship staking event - **ethStaker Staking Gathering** - **EFDevcon** - Ethereum Foundation's developer conference - Various side events throughout the city This represents a significant presence for Rocket Pool at one of the staking industry's most important event clusters. The Buenos Aires blockchain week brings together key stakeholders from across the Ethereum staking ecosystem. *Connect with the Rocket Pool community during these events to discuss decentralized staking opportunities.*
🚀 Rocket Pool Partners with RockSolid for First Official rETH Liquid Vault
**Rocket Pool announces partnership with RockSolid** to launch the first official $rETH liquid vault, integrated directly into the Rocket Pool app. The vault provides $rETH holders with: - Seamless access to DeFi strategies - New earning opportunities - Enhanced reward maximization **AMA scheduled** with RockSolid founders to discuss liquid vault infrastructure and how holders can optimize their rewards. **Join the discussion** in Rocket Pool Discord at 11:30pm UTC / 7:30pm ET. [Discord Link](discord.gg/rocketpool)
Smart Node v1.16.0 Release Announcement
The Smart Node protocol has released version 1.16.0, bringing important updates for node operators. Key updates include: - Multiple client updates - New features - Recommended upgrade for all node operators Node operators should review the complete changelog at [GitHub Release Notes](https://github.com/rocket-pool/smartnode/releases/tag/v1.16.0) before proceeding with the upgrade. Additional support and discussions are available on the Discord channel.