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MultiversX will activate Supernova on Sept. 10 during epoch 2233, cutting block times from 6 seconds to 600 milliseconds. More than 5,000 nodes must migrate, while mainnet is expected to pause new pool transactions for about 240 rounds, or 24 minutes, to clear in-flight activity. Running consensus and execution in parallel targets intra-shard finality below 250 milliseconds and cross-shard settlement near 2.4 seconds, versus about 18 seconds. The planned activation point is round 32157661, with operators given nine days to prepare.
Why it matters
Supernova changes the consensus pipeline, not just the block interval. It removes transaction execution from the critical path so validators can vote while execution proceeds in parallel, and aims to preserve deterministic finality. Epoch length stays unchanged, while addresses, keys and balances remain backward compatible.
Coordination is the operational test. Old and new binaries can coexist before activation, but an outdated node could interpret transactions differently after the switch and lose synchronization. A Sept. 1 check found 95.35% of 5,171 nodes still running v1.11.11.0, establishing the baseline for the migration window.
Market impact
EGLD crossed $4 over the weekend for the first time since May, reaching about $4.05 before pulling back below the threshold. That gives Supernova a constructive market backdrop, but the upgrade's value will be measured by mainnet performance rather than pre-activation momentum.
The next checks are whether the validator set shifts decisively toward the new software, the 24-minute transition clears cleanly, and live finality and cross-shard settlement approach the stated targets. A smooth migration would validate MultiversX's scaling design; a lagging cohort would make coordination the dominant risk.
Frequently asked questions
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What does Supernova change in MultiversX's consensus pipeline?
It removes transaction execution from the critical path, allowing validators to vote while execution proceeds in parallel.
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What finality and settlement speeds is Supernova targeting?
It targets intra-shard finality below 250 milliseconds and cross-shard settlement near 2.4 seconds, compared with about 18 seconds.
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Why do MultiversX nodes need new software before activation?
After the switch, an outdated node could interpret transactions differently and lose synchronization with the majority chain.
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What was the node software baseline before the migration?
A Sept. 1 check found 95.35% of 5,171 nodes still running v1.11.11.0, establishing the migration baseline.
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How did EGLD trade as the Supernova countdown began?
EGLD crossed $4 for the first time since May, reached about $4.05 and then pulled back below the threshold.
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