Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: Critical Node Operator Requirements
Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: Critical Node Operator Requirements
馃殌 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 馃憞
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: 馃搶Smarter Wallets & Account Abstraction 馃搶Staking & Validator Changes 馃搶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!
馃憞 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.
Smart Node v1.15.4 Release Update
The Smart Node protocol has released version 1.15.4, bringing important updates for node operators. Key updates include: - Multiple client updates - Support for Hoodi testnet integration - Recommended upgrade for all node operators For detailed release notes and upgrade instructions, visit [GitHub Release Page](https://github.com/rocket-pool/smartnode-install/releases/tag/v1.15.4). Join the Discord community for additional support and information.
Record 133 ETH Distributed to Node Operators via Smoothing Pool
The Rocket Pool smoothing pool achieved a significant milestone this month, distributing 133 ETH among participating node operators. This record payout, driven by recent market volatility, represents nearly double the previous distribution of 69 ETH. The smoothing pool remains a free service for node operators, requiring no fees to join or participate. - Helps stabilize node operator rewards - Free to join and use - Automatic distribution of rewards Learn more about joining the smoothing pool: [Documentation](https://docs.rocketpool.net/guides/node/fee-distrib-sp)
Important Update for rETH Liquid Stakers Using Liquity V2
Liquity V2 has announced critical updates affecting rETH liquid stakers: - Protocol now supports rETH as collateral for borrowing LUSD - Users can deposit rETH while maintaining staking rewards - Enhanced stability mechanisms implemented for safer borrowing **Key Benefits**: - Lower liquidation risks - Improved capital efficiency - Seamless integration with existing staking positions *Technical Requirements*: - Users must migrate existing positions - New smart contract addresses available - Updated documentation released For detailed migration steps, visit [Liquity V2 Docs](https://docs.liquity.org/v2)
Rocket Pool Protocol DAO Voting on Quorum Adjustments
A significant governance vote is currently active for Rocket Pool's Protocol DAO, proposing to lower two key quorum thresholds: - Proposal quorum reduction from 30% to 15% - Veto quorum reduction from 51% to 20% This follows the successful onchain initialization of all node operators. Node operators can participate in this important governance decision through RPIP-64. **How to Participate:** Review and vote on [RPIP-64](https://vote.rocketpool.net/#/proposal/0x0e3d55efdb9a1780a5a314cd24c61f7167b9ae10ad2bbf85c8dcc7acbe0fb692)