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 19 - Akash v2.2.0
Status: Upcoming
Governance Proposal: #347
Upgrade Height: 29,399,482
Estimated Time: November 6th, 2026 at ~14:00 UTC
Binary Version: v2.2.0
Complete upgrade guide including the new x/sink module for AKT on Solana (AEP-95), the Pyth VAA verifier contract update, escrow payment repair, 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