Nakamoto Activation Update: Hard Fork Will Be At Bitcoin Block #867,867
Hey Stackers, we’re back, back with a block. The block.
As you may know, Core Developers have been diligently and methodically putting the final touches on the Nakamoto release. The path has included countless testnets, practice forks, aggressive penetration and fuzz testing, whitehats on the hunt, multiple audits, and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.
And now, it’s ready. No more practice runs, no more steps, we’re here!
As you may know, Core Developers have been diligently and methodically putting the final touches on the Nakamoto release. The path has included countless testnets, practice forks, aggressive penetration and fuzz testing, whitehats on the hunt, multiple audits, and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.
And now, it’s ready. No more practice runs, no more steps, we’re here!
Nakamoto Activation will be finalized at Bitcoin Block #867,867
Currently, this block is projected to occur on October 29th. Fittingly, just before the Bitcoin whitepaper’s 15th birthday, you’ll have fast blocks on the leading Bitcoin L2.
Tune in next week:
Tune in on Thursday, October 24th for a special edition of Bitcoin Builder’s Office Hours to hear directly from Core Developers. They’ll join us to chat about the journey of building Nakamoto, share some things they are excited about with the release, and take your questions.
Countdown
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Updated Timeline (Nakamoto Activation Sequence):
Nakamoto rules are the logic that makes Nakamoto different than the version before it called Stacks 2.4, and they are what enable faster blocks, Bitcoin finality, and the other network improvements associated with Nakamoto. When we reach the hard fork block for Nakamoto, the network will switch to running these Nakamoto rules and all the features we’re excited about go live for everybody.
Final preparations
Next week, network operators will receive the final binaries.
- Signers: Make sure you’re running the latest Signer binary and have upgraded any nodes you are running. Binaries will provided to you by your ecosystem point of contact if you need any support.
- Miners: Upgrade to the latest release following your normal procedure.
- Exchanges: You will upgrade following your normal procedure - this upgrade does not require a sync from genesis. Binaries will provided directly as they become available.
- Developers (App Builders): Make sure your app is ready to work with fast blocks and many blocks between Bitcoin blocks!
- Stackers: No action required. If you are Stacking, your funds will remain Stacking, no-Restacking required.
- Users/Holders: No action required, your funds will remain safe in your wallet, no token transfers or redemptions are necessary.
- Everyone: Buckle your seatbelts for fast blocks.