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 Saturn Upgrade Brings 4 ETH Validators, Governance Vote Active
Rocket Pool is preparing for its **Saturn upgrade** next month, which will introduce 4 ETH MEGAPOOL validators - a significant reduction from current requirements. **Key developments:** - A new proposal requires legacy minipools to upgrade to the latest delegate contract for improved protocol efficiency - Node operators can now vote on this proposal via snapshot - The deposit pool has grown to over **$30 million in ETH** (9,000+ ETH) ready for MEGAPOOL validator allocation - An onchain governance proposal to increase deposit pool size is also active - Saturn upgrade is feature-complete and live on Hoodinet devnet-6 for final testing The lower 4 ETH validator requirement aims to make node operation more accessible while maintaining Rocket Pool's decentralized liquid staking model.
🗳️ Rocket Pool DAO Votes on Minipool Delegate Requirements
The Rocket Pool DAO is voting on **RPIP-77**, which would require minipools to use the latest delegate version. **Key Details:** - Active vote: [RPIP-77 proposal](https://vote.rocketpool.net/#/proposal/0x0f82693c42d491f8a74fe0584a1d503e30ab8c27a3800bc0c257d0f35340bcc5) - Forum discussion: [dao.rocketpool.net](https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/require-minipools-to-use-latest-delegate/3844) - Voting guide: [docs.rocketpool.net](https://docs.rocketpool.net/guides/houston/participate#voting-on-a-proposal) This follows recent governance activity, including a vote to increase the deposit pool maximum and RPIP-74's proposal to temporarily close the minipool queue before Saturn 1 launch.
Smart Node v1.18.10 Released with Client Updates
**Smart Node v1.18.10 is now available** for all node operators. The update includes: - Client updates for Geth, Nethermind, and Reth - Minor bug fixes Node operators should review the changes on GitHub before updating. Additional details are available on Discord. This follows the previous v1.18.8 release which prepared nodes for the Saturn upgrade.
Rocket Pool Releases Bi-Weekly Ecosystem Update
Rocket Pool has published its latest bi-weekly update covering recent developments across the ecosystem. The update includes: - R&D progress and technical developments - Governance decisions and proposals - New integrations and partnerships - Community initiatives The full report is available on Medium and provides a comprehensive overview of the past two weeks of activity in the decentralized Ethereum staking protocol. [Read the complete update](https://medium.com/rocket-pool/bi-weekly-update-27-january-2026-11b1d2a749c9)
Rocket Pool Community Call: New rETH Looping Strategy Details
Rocket Pool is hosting a community call on January 29th at 5pm UTC to discuss a new DeFi strategy for rETH holders. **Key Details:** - Strategy involves looped rETH positions for enhanced yields - Collaboration between Beefy Finance, KP3R, and Gearbox Protocol - Community call will be held as an X Space - Follows previous announcement of the strategy on January 22nd The session will feature KP3R explaining how the looping mechanism works and how rETH liquid stakers can participate in this new opportunity.