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DeFiChain’s highly anticipated hardfork went live on October 29th at block height 4,463,000, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining the protocol, empowering users, and strengthening ecosystem integrity. Here’s a look at the key changes and their impact on users and the DeFiChain platform. Revamped Owner Rewards Calculation For some time, users have faced challenges with how owner rewards were distributed, stemming from calculation inefficiencies. This update resolves these long standing issues, ensuring a smoother, more reliable experience for token owners. The bug fixes associated with this feature will be fully deployed by the end of the week, delivering both transparency and ease of use. Impact: Simplified reward calculations Better user experience for all participants Token Ownership Update In a move towards more control over their assets, users will soon gain the ability to transfer data ownership. This update offers new levels of flexibility, empowering users to ma...

After a long hiatus, the Community X Space reconvened, offering insights, updates, and a platform for open dialogue among community leaders and users. This session highlighted the upcoming hard fork, the intricacies of the dToken restart, and a look at the ecosystem projects. A Major Hard Fork and What’s at Stake The long-awaited hard fork, scheduled for tomorrow, will take place at block 4,463,000—around 4:30 pm CET. This isn’t just another update; it’s a structural shift aimed at stabilizing block times and setting the stage for DeFiChain’s ambitious dToken restart. The hard fork is significant, not only for its technical improvements but also for introducing a more reliable block time system. This stability is expected to enhance transaction processing and overall chain performance. The dToken Restart: Preparing for a Complex Transition One of the most talked-about things of this update is the dToken restart, which – while included in the hard fork – won’t activate immediately. The ...

The DeFiChain Labs team recently held their monthly Tech Sync, offering valuable insights into ongoing projects and upcoming network enhancements.  Here’s a summary of the updates: The October Hard Fork: A Milestone Update The upcoming October 29 hard fork is by far the most extensive upgrade for DeFiChain so far. As the final major upgrade of the year, it introduces several crucial changes designed to enhance performance and decentralize governance. Here’s what’s included: Static Rewards ActivationThe shift to static rewards will take effect immediately with the hard fork, improving performance. However, users won’t notice the changes until they migrate from legacy addresses to updated ones. The dToken restart will further enforce these changes (more details in Point 5). Token Ownership Transfer & DeprecationToken ownership transfers will now be enabled, a long-awaited feature for users seeking greater control. Additionally, tokens marked as obsolete will receive an “EOL”...