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# Nodes & Validators

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**Mainnet consensus upgrade — 29 August 2026, 10:00 UTC.** Every mainnet validator and RPC/API operator must swap binaries in that window, and two pre-flight checks (transaction indexing, Go toolchain) need days of lead time. Follow the [Mainnet Upgrade Guide (ELEMONT)](/vinuchain/technical-docs/vinuchain-mainnet/chain-upgrade-guide.md).
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