Signal
Near protocol upgrades mainnet to version 2.11.0 with increased gas limits and improved promise handling
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- Near protocol 2.11.0 release notes on GitHubgithub.com
- QuickNode status update on Near mainnet upgradestatus.quicknode.com
Overview
Near protocol has launched a mandatory mainnet upgrade to version 2.11.0, introducing significant changes including raising the maximum contract gas limit from 300 TGas to 1 PGas and enhancing promise yield/resume behavior to ensure calls to promise_yield_resume always...
Entities
NearNear Protocol
Score total
1.23
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The upgrade is scheduled for April 8, 2026, with consensus voting starting shortly after.
- Mandatory protocol upgrade requires infrastructure providers and developers to prepare for changes.
- Enhancements reflect Near's commitment to evolving its blockchain for scalability and reliability.
Why it matters
- Higher gas limits enable more complex smart contracts on Near, expanding dApp capabilities.
- Improved promise handling reduces contract execution errors, enhancing developer experience.
- Execution outcomes for invalid transactions increase transparency and data accuracy for users and indexers.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high
Recurring claims
- Near protocol increased the maximum gas limit for smart contracts from 300 TGas to 1 PGas
- Calls to promise_yield_resume now always succeed when invoked after promise_yield_create
- Invalid transactions now generate execution outcomes, improving data reporting for indexers and RPC
How sources frame it
- Near Protocol Developers: neutral
Consolidated technical details from official Near protocol release and QuickNode status update for clarity and context.