Crypto.news reports that Solana node operators must install a patch by epoch 1079 to avoid issues with transaction data counting. Validators running older software may remain online but risk becoming out of sync with the network. This upgrade is crucial for maintaining operational integrity and performance.
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Source published: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:06:42 +0000
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