Rocket Pool Announces Saturn Upgrade with RPL Fee Switch
Rocket Pool Announces Saturn Upgrade with RPL Fee Switch
🚀 RPL Holders Getting Paid
Rocket Pool is preparing to launch its most significant upgrade since inception - Saturn. Key features include:
- Protocol ETH revenue will be directed to staked RPL holders
- DAO-adjustable revenue distribution ratio
- Support for 4 ETH validators
- Introduction of MEGAPOOLS
Development is nearly complete with audits beginning soon. The protocol recently processed over $14M in ETH stakes, clearing the validator minipool queue. Node operators can start with just 8 ETH, with optional RPL staking for increased commission.
Over $14m worth of ETH was staked with Rocket Pool yesterday, fully clearing the validator minipool queue! If you're thinking about becoming a node operator, now could be a good time to start - you just need 8 ETH, with $RPL optional to earn more commission
Get ready for Rocket Pool's biggest upgrade since launch, bringing a range of protocol improvements: + 4 ETH validators + $RPL fee switch + MEGAPOOLS + and more! Development work on Saturn One is nearing completion & audits are starting soon Read more at the link below 👇
Fee switch coming soon for $RPL! The Saturn upgrade will direct a portion of the protocol’s ETH revenue to staked RPL, in a ratio that can be adjusted by the DAO to be responsive to market conditions Read more about the Saturn upgrade on Medium, link below 👇
Rocket Pool's Saturn One Upgrade Receives Fourth Security Audit from Hashlock
Rocket Pool has announced that its **Saturn One upgrade** has completed a fourth security audit, conducted by Hashlock. This additional audit adds another layer of security verification to the upgrade. **Key Details:** - The comprehensive audit report is now available on the Rocket Pool website - This is the fourth security audit for the Saturn One upgrade - All Saturn One security documentation can be accessed in one location The Saturn One upgrade aims to bring significant improvements for rETH holders, node operators, and RPL stakers. Community resources, including a dedicated website, are available to help users understand the upcoming changes. For those interested in reviewing the security measures, the full audit report and related security items can be found on [Rocket Pool's official website](https://rocketpool.net).
Rocket Pool's Saturn One Upgrade Shows Growth in Validators and rETH Supply
One month after Rocket Pool's Saturn One upgrade went live, the protocol is seeing continued growth across key metrics. **Key developments:** - Validator count continues to increase post-upgrade - rETH supply maintains upward trajectory - Latest bi-weekly update covers R&D progress, governance changes, and new integrations The Saturn One upgrade represents a significant milestone for the decentralized Ethereum staking protocol. The sustained growth in both validators and rETH supply suggests the upgrade has been well-received by the community. Full details available in the [bi-weekly update on Medium](https://medium.com/rocket-pool/bi-weekly-update-10-march-2026-db508e0cfda3).
🚀 Smart Node Update
**Smart Node v1.19.1** has been released with multiple improvements and automatically updates the delegate contract per RPIP-77. **Key Updates:** - Automatic delegate contract updates following RPIP-77 - Multiple system improvements included **Nimbus v26.2.0** is now available as a recommended manual update, released in response to the recent mainnet outage. **Action Required:** Node operators should review the changes on GitHub before installing either update.
🚀 Rocket Pool's Saturn Upgrade Launches After Successful Audits
Rocket Pool has completed all pre-launch requirements for Saturn, its largest protocol update to date. **Key Milestones Achieved:** - Security audits completed ✓ - Testnet deployment successful ✓ - Smart contracts deployed ✓ The team will host a community call on X Spaces at 10:30pm UTC to discuss the upgrade details and implementation. Saturn represents a significant evolution for the decentralized Ethereum staking protocol, following months of development and testing.
🔧 Prysm Patch v7.0.1
**Prysm users experiencing mainnet attestation issues** should upgrade to patch release v7.0.1, which is strongly recommended by the development team. **Key details:** - Addresses ongoing attestation problems on mainnet - Available now for immediate download - Full documentation in Rocket Pool Discord **Before updating:** - Always verify patch details on GitHub - Double-check compatibility with your setup - Review release notes thoroughly This follows previous network upgrades including Smart Node v1.15.5 for the Pectra hard fork.