Aergo to Undergo Hard Fork on October 29
Aergo is set to release version 2.6.0 on October 22nd, at 05:00 AM UTC. This update introduces enhancements to smart contracts and new capabilities for users.
The release also marks the v.4.0 hard fork on the mainnet, estimated to occur at block height 173677571 on October 29th. Users and stakeholders are advised to note these key dates.
What is a hardfork?
The cryptocurrency mainnet operates according to certain rules. To improve network performance or correct errors, changes are periodically introduced into it. A hard fork represents changes that are not compatible with previous versions of software supporting the cryptocurrency network. In order to continue to mine the cryptocurrency, miners need to update the software.
In some cases, as a result of a hard fork, a completely new cryptocurrency may appear, as happened with Bitcoin Cash and EthereumPoW.