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Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Topic: Midnight Testnet Upgrade (Partner-Chains 1.5, BLS, Ledger Support)

Agenda​

1. Midnight Testnet Upgrade Overview
2. Impact on Stake Pool Operators (SPOs)
3. Impact on Developers
4. Estimated Timeline
5. Q&A

Meeting Notes​

Midnight Testnet Upgrade Overview​

• Discussed the upcoming Midnight testnet upgrade as detailed in the official blog post.

Impact on Stake Pool Operators (SPOs)​

• SPOs are required to re-register for the upgrade.
• Improved user experience (UX) for registration:
  • No dependency on Kupo.
  • No need for pc-contracts-cli.
  • Support for extended keys.
  • Enhanced performance for midnight-node.

Impact on Developers​

• Developers will be expected to update all Midnight components, including:
  • Midnight JS
  • Wallet
  • Faucet
• The proving system will transition from Pluto-Eris to BLS, requiring BLS-compatible components.
• Compact contracts should remain functional but will need:
  • Recompilation with BLS support using the proof-server.
  • Redeployment.

Estimated Timeline​

• ETA: Around May 2025 (potentially late April or early May).
• A precise maintenance window will be communicated proactively.
• Stakeholders are advised to monitor for updates on the exact ETA.

Q&A Session​

Q: Is it possible to eliminate the need for db-sync in the future?

• Feedback about db-sync has been noted and shared with partner-chains.
• For Partner-Chains v1.5 (the version targeted for this upgrade), Kupo has been eliminated.

Q: Where is SPO registration stored if it’s not on-chain, and what happens if the database is removed?

• Registrations are stored on the Cardano preview testnet within Midnight’s partner-chain contract.
• Due to the reset, re-registration will be required.
• Suggested upgrade sequence:
  1. Re-register.
  2. Update to the latest midnight-node version.
  3. Delete the old midnight-node database.
  4. Run midnight-node in validator mode.

Q: Will Midnight Core Calls be recurring?

• Yes, scheduled for the second Thursday of every month.
• Additional calls may be organized based on need.

Q: Is there a benchmark for transactions in the Battleship game? (Brick Towers offered to test)

• No specific benchmarks have been established yet.
• Game rounds are expected to be significantly faster.

Q: When will the upgrade roll out?

• Target is near May 2025, potentially late April or early May.
• A precise maintenance window will be communicated soon.

Action Items​

• MN Team: Will share precise maintenance window and ETA for the upgrade.
• SPOs: Prepare for re-registration and update to Partner-Chains v1.5.
• Developers: Will be expected to update Midnight components and recompile/deploy contracts with BLS support.
• All: Join the Block-Producers channel on Discord to engage in deeper conversations with fellow SPOs.