Cardano Community Gears Up for Chang Hard Fork with Exciting New Releases
As the Cardano ecosystem eagerly anticipates the Chang hard fork, it is abuzz with the release of new updates aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. The latest weekly report from Input Output Global (IOG) sheds light on these significant developments, marking a pivotal moment in Cardano's journey.
One of the key highlights of the recent updates is the release of the Cardano lightweight wallet, Lace v.1.10. This update brings about a myriad of improvements aimed at streamlining user interactions. Notably, it simplifies wallet creation, recovery, and hard wallet onboarding, thereby reducing the time required for these processes. Moreover, the revamped dApp-wallet interface, enhanced stacking views with sorting options, improved search functionality, and redesigned stake pool view further enrich the user experience.
Addressing concerns raised by some users, an issue rendering the staking center unavailable post-upgrade to Lace v1.10 has been promptly resolved. This swift response underscores the commitment of the Cardano development team to ensuring a seamless experience for all users.
In parallel, the release of Hydra v.0.16.0 marks another significant milestone in the Cardano ecosystem. This update provides crucial support for Cardano node v.8.9.0 and introduces compatibility with the Conway block format. Additionally, the Plutus Tx compiler has been updated to version 1.26.0.0, with further enhancements slated for release in the near future.
Looking ahead, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson exudes optimism regarding the impending Chang hard fork and other forthcoming upgrades. With significant progress observed on SanchoNet, Hoskinson underscores the imminent nature of the Chang hard fork. He also emphasizes the significance of Ouroboros Leios in addressing the blockchain trilemma, a fundamental challenge in blockchain technology.
Scheduled for the second quarter of this year, the Chang hard fork is poised to be one of the most substantial upgrades since the 2022 Vasil upgrade. Among its key features is the provision of voting rights to $ADA holders on proposals, a move expected to accelerate Cardano's journey towards decentralization significantly.
As the Cardano community eagerly awaits the Chang hard fork, these latest releases underscore the ecosystem's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. With user experience and functionality at the forefront, Cardano remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the landscape of decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
source: coinbazooka.com
