Gnosis Chain Fusaka Upgrade Deadline Approaches April 14

**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 is implementing the **Fusaka hard fork** on April 14, 2026, at 12:06 UTC (Epoch 1,714,688). **Action Required:** - Node operators and validators must upgrade their clients before the deadline - Client releases are currently rolling out - Updates will be shared as they become available This network upgrade requires preparation from all infrastructure operators to ensure smooth transition. The hard fork represents a scheduled protocol update for the Ethereum-compatible network.

**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.