Dear Node Runners, The long-awaited HOPRd release, version 2.0.5, is finally here! We've been hard at work, and here's what we've recently accomplished: 1. Automated Ticket Aggregation and Redemption: - Received tickets will now be automatically aggregated and redeemed. This means that nodes will combine multiple tickets into one, using only a single transaction during the redemption process. This not only streamlines the process but also helps node runners save on gas fees. 2. Resolved Pending Balance Issues: - We've fixed issues related to pending balances that were preventing the continuous sending of traffic to community nodes. 3. Temporary Disabling of Manual Ticket Redeeming: - Due to the automation of ticket aggregation and redemption, we have temporarily disabled the manual ticket redeeming function to prevent any potential issues. While these updates may seem straightforward, the complexity arises from managing multiple components within the network, requiring thorough testing, fixing, and improvement. Updating to this version is crucial for optimizing your node's performance and ensuring you receive the rewards you deserve. Node runners, here are the actions you need to take on your end: 🟡 Dappnode users 1. Log in to the DAppNode dashboard. 2. Before updating the HOPR package, you need to make a backup. Visit http://my.dappnode/packages/my/hopr.public.dappnode.eth/backup and click on "Backup now" 3. Go to the DAppStore, search for the HOPR package, and click on "Update" 🟡 VPS / Mac / PC users 1. For Docker users, the identity file is automatically created and stored on your OS at the path specified: /<computer username>/.hoprd-db-dufour/.hopr-id-dufour. Make a backup of this file. 2. Go to a tmux or screen session, stop the current node by using the CTRL + C keys. 3. Ensure you are using the latest Docker command with the "stable" tag:

docs.hoprnet.org

Fill in the required fields and start a node! 🚨 Regarding Cover traffic, to ensure the proper routing of all traffic to community nodes, we are providing a window for node upgrades to the latest version 2.0.5 until December 13th. Subsequently, we plan to discontinue the airdrop and exclusively distribute traffic through cover traffic. Please take the necessary steps to upgrade your nodes by the specified deadline.

Dear Node Runners, The long-awaited HOPRd release, version 2.0.5, is finally here! We've been hard at work, and here's what we've recently accomplished: 1. Automated Ticket Aggregation and Redemption: - Received tickets will now be automatically aggregated and redeemed. This means that nodes will combine multiple tickets into one, using only a single transaction during the redemption process. This not only streamlines the process but also helps node runners save on gas fees. 2. Resolved Pending Balance Issues: - We've fixed issues related to pending balances that were preventing the continuous sending of traffic to community nodes. 3. Temporary Disabling of Manual Ticket Redeeming: - Due to the automation of ticket aggregation and redemption, we have temporarily disabled the manual ticket redeeming function to prevent any potential issues. While these updates may seem straightforward, the complexity arises from managing multiple components within the network, requiring thorough testing, fixing, and improvement. Updating to this version is crucial for optimizing your node's performance and ensuring you receive the rewards you deserve. Node runners, here are the actions you need to take on your end: 🟡 Dappnode users 1. Log in to the DAppNode dashboard. 2. Before updating the HOPR package, you need to make a backup. Visit http://my.dappnode/packages/my/hopr.public.dappnode.eth/backup and click on "Backup now" 3. Go to the DAppStore, search for the HOPR package, and click on "Update" 🟡 VPS / Mac / PC users 1. For Docker users, the identity file is automatically created and stored on your OS at the path specified: /<computer username>/.hoprd-db-dufour/.hopr-id-dufour. Make a backup of this file. 2. Go to a tmux or screen session, stop the current node by using the CTRL + C keys. 3. Ensure you are using the latest Docker command with the "stable" tag:

docs.hoprnet.org

Fill in the required fields and start a node! 🚨 Regarding Cover traffic, to ensure the proper routing of all traffic to community nodes, we are providing a window for node upgrades to the latest version 2.0.5 until December 13th. Subsequently, we plan to discontinue the airdrop and exclusively distribute traffic through cover traffic. Please take the necessary steps to upgrade your nodes by the specified deadline.