Smart Node v1.17.0 is now live, bringing major client updates—most of which raise the default block gas limit to 45M—and a new pruning feature that allows node operators to reduce storage needs by enabling partial history expiry. This is a recommended update for all Node Operators. Full details and upgrade instructions: https://github.com/rocket-pool/smartnode/releases/tag/v1.17.0.

In July 2025, the Rocket Pool community comes together to celebrate Samus, a cherished member who has just become a dad. Community members joined a thread to share their congratulations and offer kind words of support as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.

In anticipation of an exciting year of upgrades and growth ahead, the Rocket Pool community is sharing their predictions for the all-time high (ATH) price of RPL and ETH during Q4 2025. Participants in this event receive a commemorative POAP.

This thread was a space for Rocket Pool believers to share why they were still here—what they believed in about Rocket Pool and RPL, what it felt like to hold through the lows, and how they could stay positive and proactive. It offered support, reflection, and encouragement, grounded in shared values around decentralization and Ethereum staking. The focus stayed on honest experiences, not blame or mockery—just voices from those still building and believing. Participants 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!

Thank you for connecting with EigenLayer at ETHDenver 2025! This POAP is a proof of your presence at our booth, celebrating open innovation in AI and crypto! To learn more visit: https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/

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