On July 8th, the Cardano development team released a new version of the Cardano node validator software - "Node 9.0". This is the final development step required for the upcoming Chang hard fork. 🔄

However, according to Cardanoscan, exchanges and stake pools are not yet ready for a hard fork.

The Chang hard fork is the first step towards fully decentralized governance of Cardano. It usheres in the "Age of Voltaire" in Cardano's roadmap, characterized by massive changes to the network's political system.

However, "Node 9.0" will not yet allow the implementation of DRep voting and all management actions. The full voting protocol will be provided only in version 10.0.