Rocket Pool Smart Node v1.16.0 is out now, featuring key client updates, new features, and a critical change to rewards submissions. oDAO members must upgrade before the next submission to prevent consensus issues, and it's a recommended update for all Node Operators. Full release notes and upgrade instructions here: https://github.com/rocket-pool/smartnode/releases/tag/v1.16.0. Node operators that upgrade within 48 hours received a POAP.

On March 26, 2025, at Epoch 2048, the Hoodi Testnet upgraded to the Pectra fork. If the upgrade is successful it will lend a strong signal that mainnet is ready for the Pectra upgrade.

The Ethereum community is ecstatic to welcome Danny Ryan as a co-founder of Etherealize. Danny has shown his prowess as a leader, diplomat, and problem solver in the Ethereum ecosystem, and now he'll lay the groundwork to onboard the world to Ethereum. ​Etherealize is an Ethereum Foundation-backed organization dedicated to accelerating institutional adoption of the Ethereum ecosystem by providing research, content, and products tailored for financial institutions. POAP development by superphiz, art by shfryn. All funds from this POAP go directly to etherealize @ etherealize.eth. This POAP is available in two variations, a green ring for an 0.001 Ether donation, and a gold ring for 0.1 Ether donation to Etherealize. Go Danny Go!

This POAP means you have met JT at EthDenver 2025! Chances are also pretty good you had a chance to eat some BBQ too! Cheers and big hugs from Kansas City!

You got this digital collectible because you have met Patricio Worthalter in real life during February of 2025. https://twitter.com/worthalter https://t.me/patricioworthalter See my collection: https://collections.poap.xyz/youve-met-patricio/1

This POAP was given to all those that met Ken (@nextblock_eth (X) @nextblocksolutions (TG)) at ETH Denver 2025.

This POAP means that you successfully minted a POAP using POAP's GPS distribution method. Thanks for being part of something innovative during ETHDenver 2025 week!

It’s been a turbulent week for crypto, with RPL and other altcoins continuing to struggle as the token price hovers near $5. While the market remains uncertain, Rocket Pool has exciting upgrades on the way, such as Saturn on the horizon. Until then, the price action will be a bumpy ride. Community members within the Rocket Pool Discord that share their struggles receive a POAP.