This is v1.6.3 of the Smartnode stack, which includes a few small bugfixes and high-priority client updates.
The Merge is expected between September 10th and 20th.
This is a required update for Nimbus users because it includes v22.9.0, which has very important bug fixes and performance improvements.
This is a high priority update for Prysm, Besu, and Nethermind users, and for users that want to use MEV-boost on Mainnet.
For everyone else, this is a medium priority update.
Client Updates
- Updated Besu to v22.7.2 - a high priority update.
- Updated Nethermind to v1.14.1 - a high priority update.
- Updated Nimbus to v22.9.0 - a very high priority update.
- Updated Prysm to v3.1.0 - a high priority update.
- Updated MEV-Boost to v0.8.2
- Updated Grafana to v8.5.11
Smartnode Changes
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MEV-boost's configuration now comes with four built-in relays:
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You can select multiple MEV-boost relays if you'd like.
Bug Fixes
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Fixed vanity salt mining, so you now get the correct salt for custom minipool addresses.
- Thanks to @superphiz for reporting this!
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rocketpool node claim-rewardsnow shows the correct new percentage in the restake-RPL display if you're already over 150% collateral. -
Downloading Merkle rewards tree files from past intervals on Prater now works properly when using Besu and Nethermind.
Misc Changes
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Generating a rewards tree now shows more detailed text during the Epoch scanning phase, to give a better sense of progress.
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The Smartnode Docker image is now based on Debian Buster instead of Alpine to make it more reliable and easier to build.
- Unless you are an advanced user that customizes the image, you will not be affected by this change.
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Updated to Go v1.19.1.