Stay up to date with Akash Network upgrades.
This section contains comprehensive upgrade guides for node operators and validators, including both Cosmovisor (automated) and manual upgrade instructions.
Current Network Upgrade
Mainnet 18 - Akash v2.1.0
Status: Upcoming
Governance Proposal: #328
Upgrade Height: 27,230,465
Estimated Time: June 11th, 2026 at ~14:00 UTC
Binary Version: v2.1.0
Complete upgrade guide including Oracle v2, Resource Reclamation (AEP-82), Cosmovisor and manual upgrade instructions, build from source guide, and troubleshooting. Monitor block height and Discord for timing; prepare your node before the upgrade.
Upgrade Coordination
Discord Channels:
- #validators - Support and discussion
- #validator-announcements - Official announcements
Resources:
Best Practices
Before Every Upgrade:
- Read the complete upgrade guide
- Backup your validator keys
- Monitor Discord channels for announcements
- Verify binary checksums
- Be available during the upgrade window
Recommended Setup:
- Use Cosmovisor for automatic upgrades
- Enable monitoring and alerting
- Have a rollback plan ready
- Join Discord for real-time coordination