Staking rewards after the restart
Following today’s epoch change, a clarification on rewards for the time without block production:
Staking rewards are generated through validators producing and validating blocks, with validators sharing those rewards with their delegators. They are calculated for each epoch based on actual block production and validator participation—not simply the time EGLD has remained staked.
During the time no blocks were produced, those rewards were not generated. They are not delayed payments waiting to appear in your wallet, and the restart or an epoch change does not create them retroactively.
With block production restored, staking reward generation has resumed under the normal protocol rules. The protocol has already distributed rewards for two completed epochs, reflecting the blocks actually produced.
Separately, outstanding rewards from the earlier post-Supernova rewards-accounting issue still require recovery. The underlying issue has been fixed. These rewards were earned, and we are working to complete their recovery and distribution as soon as possible. This is separate from rewards that were not generated during the recent interruption.
We know the past few days have been difficult, and we apologize for the delays and inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
watching things work was always my quiet joy.
watching them work again is something else entirely.
the hardfork is done, all services are restored, and blocks are landing every 170ms.
huge thanks to everyone involved, especially to the hardcore team behind this critical operation.
/forward.
MultiversX is back online.
Thank you for your patience and belief through these hard days.
To our validators and partners: thank you for the work that brought us here.
We’re proud to be here with you.
We continue to build different. Together.
Update:
Mainnet is back online.
All-clear for normal network activity.
The recovery upgrade has been deployed successfully, block production has resumed, and engineering has completed the recovery checks. You can resume using the network.
Exchange availability may differ. Trading, deposits and withdrawals may remain paused at some exchanges for a few more days while they complete their own reopening processes. Please check your exchange’s official updates before using these services.
We will continue monitoring the network and coordinating with our partners. A full technical incident report will explain what happened, how the recovery was carried out and the measures taken to address the issue.
We know this disruption and the wait have been difficult. Thank you to our community for your patience, your support and your belief in what we’re building together.
To the engineers, validators and partners who worked side by side to bring the network back online: thank you for your dedication.
We move forward together. We continue to build.
Update:
Mainnet restart upgrade v2.1.5.0 is now available. Validators are upgrading and synchronizing their nodes ahead of the coordinated restart.
Engineering’s review of yesterday’s logs confirmed that the recovery hard fork completed successfully, including Shard 1 blocks being confirmed by the metachain. However, Shard 1 did not have sufficient consensus votes to sustain block production. The recovery hard fork does not need to be repeated. This clarifies our initial assessment of yesterday’s attempt.
The new release improves synchronization for nodes still catching up. Today’s preparation window gives validators more time to bring their nodes online and synchronize, with the focus on establishing sufficient validator readiness across every shard.
We currently estimate that Mainnet will resume block production at approximately 15:30 UTC today, Thursday, September 24, subject to validator readiness and successful completion of the restart.
A separate all-clear will be issued for users. Until then, please do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We know yesterday’s setback made an already difficult wait harder. Thank you for your continued patience, and to the validators and partners working alongside us to bring the network back online.
Update:
Mainnet restart upgrade v2.1.5.0 is now available. Validators are upgrading and synchronizing their nodes ahead of the coordinated restart.
Engineering’s review of yesterday’s logs confirmed that the recovery hard fork completed successfully, including Shard 1 blocks being confirmed by the metachain. However, Shard 1 did not have sufficient consensus votes to sustain block production. The recovery hard fork does not need to be repeated. This clarifies our initial assessment of yesterday’s attempt.
The new release improves synchronization for nodes still catching up. Today’s preparation window gives validators more time to bring their nodes online and synchronize, with the focus on establishing sufficient validator readiness across every shard.
We currently estimate that Mainnet will resume block production at approximately 15:30 UTC today, Thursday, September 24, subject to validator readiness and successful completion of the restart.
A separate all-clear will be issued for users. Until then, please do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We know yesterday’s setback made an already difficult wait harder. Thank you for your continued patience, and to the validators and partners working alongside us to bring the network back online.
Update:
Mainnet will remain paused overnight as we prepare the next recovery window.
Today’s restart did not complete because the allotted window was too short for enough Shard 1 validators to synchronize and transition into the new epoch alongside the rest of the network.
An epoch change occurred during the attempt, so we are updating and testing the recovery software to account for that transition.
We aim to make the updated release available tomorrow afternoon UTC, Thursday, September 24, followed by a longer activation window, tentatively 8–12 hours. This will give validators more time to upgrade and synchronize, with the next restart attempt expected within that window.
These timings remain tentative, subject to successful testing and validator readiness. We will communicate confirmed timing and issue a separate all-clear once recovery is complete.
Please continue to wait for the all-clear: do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We know the continued wait is difficult for everyone affected. Thank you for your patience and support, and to our validators and partners for their sustained commitment throughout the recovery. We are working together to bring the network back online safely.
Mainnet validator upgrade commands:
cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start
Configuration release notes:
https://t.co/hRo5aKGyc7
Follow operational updates in the validator channel:
https://t.co/mow9GQya4T
Users: please continue to wait for the separate all-clear. Do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
Thank you to all validators and infrastructure partners supporting the restart.
📣 MAINNET Upgrade v2.1.5.0
Version v2.1.5.0 is out, preparing Mainnet for the coordinated network restart.
Block production is currently estimated to resume at 15:30 UTC today, September 24, subject to validator readiness. This is not an all-clear for users.
Upgrade instructions 👇
❗️ Actions needed
Please upgrade and start your nodes as soon as possible so they can synchronize ahead of the restart.
Keep backup machines turned off until the chain starts producing new blocks.
Before upgrading, make sure OVERRIDE_CONFIGVER is empty in mx-chain-scripts/config/variables.cfg:
OVERRIDE_CONFIGVER=""
📅 No activation flags.
🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.5.1
- notifier: v1.4.2
- indexer: v1.10.4
Update:
Mainnet will remain paused overnight as we prepare the next recovery window.
Today’s restart did not complete because the allotted window was too short for enough Shard 1 validators to synchronize and transition into the new epoch alongside the rest of the network.
An epoch change occurred during the attempt, so we are updating and testing the recovery software to account for that transition.
We aim to make the updated release available tomorrow afternoon UTC, Thursday, September 24, followed by a longer activation window, tentatively 8–12 hours. This will give validators more time to upgrade and synchronize, with the next restart attempt expected within that window.
These timings remain tentative, subject to successful testing and validator readiness. We will communicate confirmed timing and issue a separate all-clear once recovery is complete.
Please continue to wait for the all-clear: do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We know the continued wait is difficult for everyone affected. Thank you for your patience and support, and to our validators and partners for their sustained commitment throughout the recovery. We are working together to bring the network back online safely.
Update:
The Mainnet restart is still pending.
Shard 1 did not complete the recovery transition in time, preventing its blocks from being confirmed by the metachain. Validators have been asked to stop their nodes while engineering assesses whether the restart can be retried immediately.
Please continue to wait for the all-clear: do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We will share the next confirmed steps as soon as they are available. Thank you for your continued patience and support.
Update:
The Mainnet restart is still pending.
Shard 1 did not complete the recovery transition in time, preventing its blocks from being confirmed by the metachain. Validators have been asked to stop their nodes while engineering assesses whether the restart can be retried immediately.
Please continue to wait for the all-clear: do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We will share the next confirmed steps as soon as they are available. Thank you for your continued patience and support.
Update:
The Devnet recovery rehearsal has completed successfully. Following successful recovery runs on both Testnet and Devnet, we are proceeding with Mainnet recovery today, Wednesday, September 23.
The planned validator upgrade and synchronization window is 14:00–16:30 UTC today. This preparation period allows participating nodes to become ready before block production resumes.
We currently estimate that Mainnet will begin producing blocks at approximately 16:35 UTC, subject to successful completion of the recovery process and validator readiness. This remains an estimate, not a confirmed restart time.
Mainnet remains paused, and a separate all-clear will be issued for users. Until then, please do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We appreciate your patience as we work to restore Mainnet safely. Thank you to the validators, exchanges and infrastructure partners working with us on the recovery.
Configuration release notes:
https://t.co/ATmYU9l6Ng
When upgrading your MAINNET VALIDATORS, please run:
cd ~/mx-chain-scripts
./script.sh github_pull
./script.sh upgrade
./script.sh start
Thank you for supporting the network recovery.
📣 MAINNET HARD-FORK Upgrade v2.1.3.0
We are upgrading the MAINNET!
Version v2.1.3.0 is out.
ℹ️ This release implements the Mainnet recovery hard fork, using the recovery checkpoint at round 33384826, corresponding to September 19, 2026, at 06:37 UTC. It also includes additional security hardening and improvements.
📅 No activation flags.
Upgrade instructions 👇
@MultiversX@multiversxfndn 🧩 Compatible services:
- proxy: v1.5.1
- notifier: v1.4.2
- indexer: v1.10.4
❗️ Actions needed:
Please upgrade and start your nodes now. This is a regular upgrade and start; block production remains paused during the synchronization window.
Validators: please be available during the 14:00–16:30 UTC coordination window today.
Follow the confirmed release instructions and coordination updates in the validator channel:
https://t.co/mow9GQxCfl
Update:
The Devnet recovery rehearsal has completed successfully. Following successful recovery runs on both Testnet and Devnet, we are proceeding with Mainnet recovery today, Wednesday, September 23.
The planned validator upgrade and synchronization window is 14:00–16:30 UTC today. This preparation period allows participating nodes to become ready before block production resumes.
We currently estimate that Mainnet will begin producing blocks at approximately 16:35 UTC, subject to successful completion of the recovery process and validator readiness. This remains an estimate, not a confirmed restart time.
Mainnet remains paused, and a separate all-clear will be issued for users. Until then, please do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We appreciate your patience as we work to restore Mainnet safely. Thank you to the validators, exchanges and infrastructure partners working with us on the recovery.
Update:
The recovery hard fork has been completed successfully on public Testnet.
The Devnet rehearsal with validators is now planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, at approximately 08:00 UTC. Participating validators should prepare to be available from that time. The start and operational instructions will be confirmed in the validator channels.
Subject to a successful rehearsal, final checks and coordination with exchanges and infrastructure partners, we are asking validators to prepare to be available from 14:00 UTC tomorrow for Mainnet recovery. This is a tentative coordination time, not the time block production will resume. The restart will follow once validators have synchronized and readiness has been confirmed.
Mainnet remains paused. Please continue to wait for the all-clear: do not submit or rebroadcast transactions, or use EGLD and ESDT deposit and withdrawal routes through exchanges or bridges.
We know the continued wait and changes in timing have been difficult. We deeply appreciate your patience, and thank all the validators and partners supporting the recovery.