To improve Cardano’s performance and functionality, the developers are urging Stake Pool Operators (SPOs) to quickly adopt the latest version of Node, 8.1.1., released on Monday. This release aims to optimize operations across the platform by scattering epoch limit calculations across the entire epoch, improving efficiency.
The upgrade aims to improve the user experience and smoothness of the Cardano blockchain network. It focuses on reducing epoch transitions, which are periods on the Cardano blockchain lasting around five days.
The recent upgrade to version 8.1.1 introduces significant changes to the way epoch calculations are performed, resulting in faster network processes during epoch transitions. Each epoch consists of 432,000 slots, each slot lasting 1 second. It is during these times that ADA tokens are staked and new blocks are generated on the Cardano network.
Significant changes regarding P2P connections
Version 8.1.1 of the Cardano update has been categorized as a minor release, specifically addressing and fixing known issues with peer-to-peer technologies running on the Cardano blockchain.
This latest version, 8.1.1, brings significant improvements over the previous version, 8.0.0. It includes performance improvements and effectively addresses previously identified issues, ensuring a more robust and optimized experience on the Cardano platform.
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Rick McCracken, member of the Cardano community, has Underline that Node 8.1.1 not only focuses on improving epoch transitions, but also addresses concerns about peer-to-peer (P2P) connections and the Domain Name System (DNS).
These updates aim to improve the overall functionality and reliability of the Cardano network. By addressing these concerns, the Cardano mainnet achieves an additional level of efficiency, making it an increasingly attractive platform for new and existing users.
The introduction of Node 8.1.1 further illustrates the development team’s continued dedication to improving blockchain technology. Emphasizing its readiness for mainnet use and the remarkable improvements it brings, the developers strongly encouraged all Stake Pool Operators (SPOs) to update to the latest version.
This update simplifies the user experience on the platform, making it more efficient and streamlined. Although the technical complexities of blockchain technology are taken care of, the focus remains on improving the user experience.
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Despite the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory crackdown on Cardano, the developer community continues to actively build and improve this competing blockchain.
This continued commitment from the developer community not only shows their confidence, but also underlines their resilience in the face of challenges.
Additionally, technical updates play a crucial role as catalysts for the token’s potential near-term recovery. Node 8.0.0, the previous version, laid the foundation for the Conway registry era (protocol version 9.0), which introduced experimental support for the Conway period, also known as the Voltaire period.
Cardano’s roadmap is structured into five development phases, called “epochs”, which encompass Byron, Shelley, Goguen, Basho, and Voltaire. Voltaire being the next phase of the roadmap, the focus is on its implementation as well as its progression.
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