🦉 Gnosis Chain Fusaka Hard Fork Scheduled for April 14

Gnosis Chain's **Fusaka upgrade** is scheduled for **April 14, 2026, at 12:06 UTC** (Epoch 1714688). **Key Details:** - Node operators must upgrade their clients before the deadline - Client releases are currently being rolled out - The upgrade affects Gnosis Chain mainnet **Action Required:** Node operators should prepare and complete their upgrades in the coming days to ensure network compatibility and avoid disruptions. The announcement was made during the Easter weekend, emphasizing the importance of timely preparation for this network upgrade.

**Critical Upgrade Deadline Approaching** Gnosis Chain node operators must update **both** execution and consensus clients before Epoch 1714688. Running only one updated client is insufficient—both layers require upgrades. **Available Client Versions:** *Execution Layer:* - [Nethermind v1.31.8](https://github.com/NethermindEth/nethermind/releases/tag/1.31.8) - [Erigon v3.0.2](https://github.com/erigontech/erigon/releases/tag/v3.0.2) *Consensus Layer:* - [Lighthouse v7.0.0](https://github.com/sigp/lighthouse/releases/tag/v7.0.0) - [Teku v25.4.1](https://github.com/Consensys/teku/releases/tag/25.4.1) - [Nimbus v25.4.0](https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2/releases/tag/v25.4.0) - [Lodestar v1.29.0](https://github.com/ChainSafe/lodestar/releases/tag/v1.29.0) **Important Network Health Notice:** Nethermind and Lighthouse currently hold majority client share on Gnosis Chain. Operators running these clients should consider switching to alternative clients to improve network resilience and reduce centralization risks. *Action required: Upgrade both clients immediately to ensure smooth hard fork transition.*

**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.

Gnosis Chain is positioning itself as a comprehensive stablecoin infrastructure, offering **instant utility** across multiple platforms. **Key integrations include:** - Treasury management through Safe - Trading via CowSwap exchanges - Wallet functionality with GnosisPay - Upcoming banking services through Gnosis app The network has maintained **zero downtime** for 7 years and currently serves users in over 30 countries. This multi-platform approach aims to provide real-world utility for digital assets. Gnosis Chain's "Fork Banks. Bank On Gnosis" campaign emphasizes their focus on creating practical financial infrastructure rather than speculative trading platforms.