💥💥💥 Cardano Launches Major #Hydra Upgrade, Here's What Changed
The Cardano blockchain has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Hydra Head scaling solution, now at version 0.18.0. This update is designed to enhance transaction processing on the protocol and eliminate withdrawal delays.
Key Features of the Hydra Head Update
- According to Cardano core developer Sebastian Nagel, the primary enhancement in this update is the ability to withdraw funds from an open head without needing to close it. This improvement, along with documentation updates and fixes for internal wallet fee calculations, reflects Cardano's commitment to refining the Hydra scaling solution. The upgrade has been in the works, with the development team hinting at its arrival last week.
- Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson generated excitement within the ADA community by teasing the upgrade and sharing details via a Hydra Doom website. Despite speculation that Cardano had abandoned the Hydra project, this recent update confirms that the scaling solution is still very much active.
Upcoming Cardano and Ethereum Upgrades
- Another anticipated upgrade for the Cardano ecosystem is the Chang Hard Fork. Recently, the introduction of Node 9.1.0 has brought this upgrade closer to implementation. This version includes a Conway genesis file, crucial for the Chang Hard Fork’s success. Intersect, a Cardano community organization, views this as a final step towards enabling on-chain decision-making on Cardano.
- Cardano’s price has seen a positive resurgence following news of these network updates. Developers are now urging key node operators to update their software in preparation for the new changes.
- Meanwhile, Ethereum developers are also gearing up for the Pectra upgrade, which promises further improvements to the Ethereum network.
