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Optimism stack chains undergo Karst hard fork and node upgrades
On July 8, 2026, the Optimism-Stack chains including Optimism, Ink, Unichain, Soneium, Mode, and Zora activated the Karst hard fork at 16:00 UTC.
Published 2026-07-08 16:00 UTCUpdated 2026-07-08 17:57 UTC
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Overview
On July 8, 2026, the Optimism-Stack chains including Optimism, Ink, Unichain, Soneium, Mode, and Zora activated the Karst hard fork at 16:00 UTC.
Score total
1.39
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
3
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The Karst hard fork activation is a scheduled event on July 8, 2026, requiring coordinated infrastructure updates.
- Recent node releases like Nethermind v1.39.0 include critical fixes and features aligned with the fork.
- Service providers like QuickNode and Alchemy have communicated maintenance and upgrade schedules to prepare users.
Why it matters
- The Karst hard fork represents a significant protocol upgrade for multiple OP Stack chains, impacting network consensus and functionality.
- Node infrastructure upgrades ensure stability and compatibility with the new fork, reducing risk of service disruption.
- Enhanced node software improves performance and reliability for developers and users interacting with Optimism and related chains.
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
All evidence
Alchemy status update on Karst hard fork
status.alchemy.com · status.alchemy.com · 2026-07-08 16:00 UTC
QuickNode status on op-node v1.19.2 upgrade
status.quicknode.com · status.quicknode.com · 2026-07-08 17:01 UTC
Nethermind v1.39.0 release notes including Karst hard fork support
github.com · github.com · 2026-07-08 17:57 UTC
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