The core developers have tagged v1.7.0
as a mandatory release. This release lays the foundation for a future chain variable designed to prevent a large number of disputes from forming a large block and causing issues for low-performing validator nodes.
The latest blockchain core updates are also included in v1.7.0.
Please upgrade to v1.7.0 by Friday, February 18, 2022 00:00 UTC to ensure chain variable support and help ensure the network can continue normal operations.