Rocket Pool

The Smart Node has been updated to v1.16.0

This latest version is recommended for all node operators - it includes multiple client updates & new features. More details are available on Discord.

Please review the changes before upgrading: https://github.com/rocket-pool/smartnode/releases/tag/v1.16.0

Our next Community Call is starting soon, at the Europe-friendly time of 2pm UTC.

@nextblock_eth will host a special guest from @plaza_finance to chat about new DeFi opportunities for $rETH liquid stakers.

Join the call in the Rocket Pool Discord, link below 👇

June's Smoothing Pool payout climbed to 50 ETH, distributed to eligible Rocket Pool node operators with no need to rely on volatile Execution Layer rewards

Simply opt in and earn your share of the pooled ETH every 28 days - it's free to join, & there's no fees involved!

You can try out the Saturn upgrade for yourself right now

Devnet releases of Saturn are being rolled out on Hoodi - grab some testnet ETH from the Rocket Pool Discord & explore the new features prior to mainnet launch

Learn more in the docs, link below 👇

Fee switch coming soon for $RPL!

The Saturn upgrade will direct a portion of the protocol’s ETH revenue to staked RPL, in a ratio that can be adjusted by the DAO to be responsive to market conditions

Read more about the Saturn upgrade on Medium, link below 👇

Get ready for Rocket Pool's biggest upgrade since launch, bringing a range of protocol improvements:
+ 4 ETH validators
+ $RPL fee switch
+ MEGAPOOLS
+ and more!

Development work on Saturn One is nearing completion & audits are starting soon

Read more at the link below 👇

Our next Community Call is starting soon, on Thursday at 4pm UTC

We'll chat with @aztecnetwork about permissionless & decentralised node operation best practices

Download the @poapxyz Home App & grab a free POAP when you join the call in the Rocket Pool Discord

There's been a lot happening in the world of Rocket Pool lately, & it's all detailed in the bi-weekly update

Stay informed about R&D for the Saturn upgrade, new $rETH mints, the latest Smart Node versions, plus other governance, integrations, & marketing news

Link below 👇

Are you online post-Pectra?

If you haven't updated the Smart Node for a while, your node might be down & accruing penalties.

The latest version is comprehensive release that includes multiple important client updates along with several other changes and improvements.

A subsequent patch update, v1.15.8, addresses some minor issues & adds a new Teku version.

Make sure to review the details on GitHub first before you install, & reach out on Discord if you need support.

The previous Smoothing Pool payout distributed 38 ETH to eligible Rocket Pool node operators - no need to roll the dice on volatile Execution Layer rewards

Simply opt in and earn your share of the pooled ETH every 28 days - it's free to join, & there's no fees involved!

Over $14m worth of ETH was staked with Rocket Pool yesterday, fully clearing the validator minipool queue!

If you're thinking about becoming a node operator, now could be a good time to start - you just need 8 ETH, with $RPL optional to earn more commission

We have reached 1 million ETH staked across the globe!

In celebration of this, we are airdropping $RPL to the community that made this possible.

Register your wallets now, as allocations are limited 👇

https://t.co/LRJVi0GnfO

Don't miss out and register your wallets for the upcoming $RPL airdrop!

Already, 50% of the allocated slots have been claimed, so hurry and get your spot now.

Claim your free $RPL tokens below! 👇

https://t.co/LRJVi0GnfO

80% of the allocated slots have been claimed for $RPL distribution!

If you want some free $RPL tokens, we suggest you hurry and register your wallets now to participate in the $RPL airdrop.

Don't miss out and register below 👇

https://t.co/LRJVi0GnfO

90% of the allocated slots have been claimed for $RPL distribution!

This is your last chance to register your wallets for the $RPL airdrop...

Don't miss out on this opportunity and register now 👇

https://t.co/LRJVi0GnfO

The $RPL airdrop is coming to an end...

If you don't want to miss out, hurry and register your wallets now, as more than 90% of the allocated slots have been taken.

Don't miss out and register your wallets now! 👇

https://t.co/LRJVi0GnfO

As a celebration of our growth as a community, we believe it's time for an airdrop.

And as a testament to our growth, we have almost reached 1 million ETH staked across our node operators.

Claim your free $RPL tokens below:

Again, we urge all users to migrate their assets now to be safe during this period.

Damage will be accessed once everyone has migrated, and refunds will be available to those affected.

We cannot express how important it is that you migrate your assets now.

Particularly, rETH is being siphoned by the hackers and is most at risk.

Please migrate to the new contracts below to secure your assets: