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MidChains will support the Bitcoin Cash network upgrade by updating its nodes to the v26. 0.0 release which includes the network upgrade (v25.0.0) as recommended by the Bitcoin Cash Node Project team. Node operators are required to upgrade their nodes either to the v25.0.0 which is mandatory or the v26.0.0 with the latter being recommended even for node operators running on or a newer version before 15th May 2023 as v24.x.0 software will expire on the same date. Users currently running v25.0.0 while other application users are not required to upgrade. Node operators are further urged obliged to upgrade prior to 15th May 2023 as the v24.X.0 software is expected to expire on the 15th of May 2023. No to v26.0.0, but it is advisable to do so. No action is required by clients who hold BCH and clients’ funds will not be impacted by this upgrade. Deposit, withdrawal, and trading will remain uninterrupted for BCH and BCHUSD during the time of the upgrade.
The upgrades are not explicitly noted to be contentious, however, the Bitcoin Cash Node team has stated their close working relationship with other software and hardware developers to ensure compatibility with the upgraded protocol. Efforts are made to minimize disruptions to network operations and exchange connectivity. This suggests that efforts are being made to avoid a contentious hard fork that could result in a split in the network.
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