Nethermind Client Validators Must Update to Latest Version
Nethermind Client Validators Must Update to Latest Version
⚠️ Nethermind validators update
Critical Update Required
All validators running the Nethermind client need to update to the latest version immediately. This follows previous incidents where Nethermind bugs caused validator outages.
Key Points:
- Urgent update advisory issued for Nethermind validators
- Previous Nethermind issues have caused multi-hour validator downtime
- Client diversity remains a concern for network resilience
Action Required: Validators should prioritize updating their Nethermind client software to avoid potential service disruptions.
Important ⚠️ All validators using the Nethermind client are advised to update to the latest version.
Nethermind v1.34.1 is now available. This update addresses a data persistence issue affecting some Hoodi network nodes and includes broader stability improvements. All node operators are advised to update to the latest version to ensure continued reliability. Release notes:
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