Upgrade 17: Jovian - Overview
This upgrade introduces several key improvements to enhance network performance and security.
Scope
- Configurable Minimum Basefee: Allows chain operators to specify a minimum base fee to shorten the length of prioritt fee auctions.
- Calldata footprint limit: adds an in-protocol limit to calldata to prevent DA spam and prevent priority fee auctions.
- Kona Proof support
- Adds support for Kona proofs as a fallback proof mechanism.
Timeline
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Timelines are subject to change. Official release dates will be posted by our developer support team.
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We currently expect Upgrade 17 to ship in late October to mid November.
Affected Users
- This upgrade is a hardfork. Chain operators should prepare for this upgrade by reviewing the technical documentation.
Resources
For technical questions or support during this upgrade, please contact our developer support team.