Conflux (CFX) is moving ahead with a testnet hardfork. The v3.1.0 upgrade is scheduled for August 7, and the team is telling node operators to update their software before that date.
What the Hardfork Includes
The upgrade brings seven Conflux Improvement Proposals (CIPs) to the testnet. Those CIPs cover a range of changes, including security fixes and updates to the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) interface. The full list of CIPs hasn't been detailed in a single release, but the network's developers have been working on them for some time.
Security patches are a key part of the release. The team hasn't disclosed specific vulnerabilities, but the fixes are meant to strengthen the network ahead of any mainnet deployment. RPC changes will affect how applications and wallets interact with the chain, so developers building on Conflux should pay close attention.
Node Operator Requirements
Anyone running a Conflux node on the testnet needs to upgrade to v3.1.0 before the hardfork activates. If they don't, their node will fall out of sync with the network after the fork. The team has published the new software version and instructions for updating.
This is a standard process for Conflux upgrades. The network uses a hardfork mechanism to introduce protocol-level changes, meaning all nodes must be on the same version to stay connected. The August 7 date gives operators a window to test the new release before it goes live.
No mainnet hardfork date has been announced yet. The testnet upgrade will likely serve as a proving ground for the CIPs before they're considered for production. Developers and node operators should watch for further announcements from the Conflux team.
