Gnosis Chain is preparing for the Fusaka upgrade on its mainnet, scheduled for April 14, 2026 at epoch 1,714,688 (12:06:20 UTC).
Key Details:
- Client releases are currently being distributed
- Node operators must upgrade before the April 14th deadline
- The upgrade brings features previously activated on Ethereum mainnet
What Fusaka Includes:
- PeerDAS: Enables 8x data throughput for rollups
- UX improvements through R1 curve implementation and pre-confirmations
- Preparation for L1 scaling with gas limit increases
Node operators should monitor official channels for client release announcements and prepare their infrastructure for the upgrade.
馃攰 Fusaka is coming to Gnosis Chain mainnet. 聽Epoch 1,714,688 路 Tue 14 April 2026, 12:06:20 UTC Client releases are rolling out and we'll share them as they become available. Please prepare to upgrade your nodes before April 14th.
馃敡 Gnosis Chain Hard Fork Deadline Approaches for Balancer Exploit Recovery
**Gnosis Chain node operators have until December 22, 16:00 CET** to implement a hard fork that could restore funds to victims of the Balancer exploit. The update releases are now available for download and execution. This hard fork represents a potential solution for recovering assets lost in the recent Balancer security incident. **Key details:** - Deadline: December 22, 16:00 CET - Purpose: Enable fund recovery for exploit victims - Action required: Node operators must update their systems The Balancer team previously attempted to contact the exploiter through on-chain messages, offering a path for voluntary fund return. This hard fork approach suggests the community is moving forward with a technical solution. Node operators can find additional information and participate in discussions through the official forum.
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