Solana validators urged to upgrade by Nov. 6 to avoid network fork

Anza has issued an urgent notice urging Solana validators to upgrade to the Agave 4.4.1 software version. Validators failing to update risk being forked off at epoch 1079, expected to occur on November 6 at approximately 13:30 UTC. This announcement highlights concerns regarding validator-client compatibility and the potential for nodes running outdated software to be excluded from the canonical Solana chain. The upgrade aims to ensure network continuity amidst the potential disruptions that unpatched nodes may cause. The development has sparked notable activity in prediction markets, with implications for Solana price predictions for November. Market participants appear to interpret this as a significant risk factor, potentially affecting confidence and pricing of Solana’s native token, SOL.

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