# Release Notes & Updates

_Stay up to date on the latest Mezo releases, features, and improvements._

_Source: https://mezo.org/docs/users/resources/release-notes_

## mezod Chain Client Releases

### 2026-04-13 - mezod v9.0.0

- Stable mainnet release enabling Triparty Bridge
- Mandatory upgrade on Mezo Mainnet at block `8194500`
- Release: [v9.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v9.0.0)
- Full diff: [v8.0.0...v9.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v8.0.0...v9.0.0)

### 2026-03-25 - mezod v8.0.0

- Stable mainnet release laying the foundation for the incoming Triparty feature
- Mandatory upgrade on Mezo Mainnet at block `7739500`
- Release: [v8.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v8.0.0)
- Full diff: [v7.0.0...v8.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v7.0.0...v8.0.0)

### 2026-03-23 - mezod v7.0.0

- Stable mainnet release upgrading EVM compatibility up to the Cancun fork
- Mandatory upgrade on Mezo Mainnet at block `7691500`
- Release: [v7.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v7.0.0)
- Full diff: [v6.0.1...v7.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v6.0.1...v7.0.0)

### 2026-02-18 - mezod v6.0.1

- New stable mainnet patch release for `mezod`
- Recommended for RPC nodes (optional for validators and seed nodes)
- Changelog: filtered Cosmos-level failed transactions from debug trace RPCs
- Release: [v6.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v6.0.1)
- Full diff: [v6.0.0...v6.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v6.0.0...v6.0.1)

### 2026-02-09 - mezod v6.0.0

- New stable mainnet release with changes for complex transactions using Mezo native precompiles
- Mandatory upgrade on Mezo Mainnet at block `6773500`
- Release: [v6.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v6.0.0)
- Full diff: [v5.0.0...v6.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v5.0.0...v6.0.0)

### 2025-12-04 - mezod v5.0.0

- Stable mainnet release preparing chain changes for the Tigris release
- Mandatory upgrade on Mezo Mainnet at block `5207000`
- Release: [v5.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v5.0.0)
- Full diff: [v4.0.1...v5.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v4.0.1...v5.0.0)

### 2025-09-16 - mezod v4.0.1

- Stable patch release
- Recommended for RPC nodes (optional for validators and seed nodes)
- Release: [v4.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v4.0.1)
- Full diff: [v4.0.0...v4.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v4.0.0...v4.0.1)

### 2025-09-11 - mezod v4.0.0

- Stable mainnet release introducing bridge-out support to Ethereum and Bitcoin chains
- Mandatory upgrade on Mezo Mainnet at block `3194000`
- Release: [v4.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v4.0.0)
- Full diff: [v3.0.1...v4.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v3.0.1...v4.0.0)

### 2025-08-19 - mezod v3.0.1

- Stable patch release
- Recommended for RPC nodes (optional for validators and seed nodes)
- Release: [v3.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v3.0.1)
- Full diff: [v3.0.0...v3.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v3.0.0...v3.0.1)

### 2025-07-10 - mezod v3.0.0

- Stable mainnet release of `mezod`
- Release: [v3.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v3.0.0)
- Full diff: [v2.0.2...v3.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v2.0.2...v3.0.0)

### 2025-07-02 - mezod v2.0.2

- Stable mainnet patch release (recommended for RPC nodes; optional for validators and seed nodes)
- Major required upgrade for testnet from `v1.x.x` to `v2.x.x`
- Release: [v2.0.2](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v2.0.2)
- Full diff: [v2.0.1...v2.0.2](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v2.0.1...v2.0.2)

### 2025-06-11 - mezod v2.0.1

- Stable patch release recommended for RPC nodes and Ethereum sidecars
- Optional for validators and seed nodes
- Release: [v2.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v2.0.1)
- Full diff: [v2.0.0...v2.0.1](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v2.0.0...v2.0.1)

### 2025-05-29 - mezod v2.0.0

- Stable mainnet release of `mezod`
- Release: [v2.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/releases/tag/v2.0.0)
- Full diff: [v1.0.0...v2.0.0](https://github.com/mezo-org/mezod/compare/v1.0.0...v2.0.0)

## 2025-05-28 - Mezo Mainnet Launch

Mezo Mainnet is now available! See the [Getting Started](https:/mezo.org/docs/users/getting-started/connect) docs to learn how to connect to Mainnet or head to [mezo.org/overview](https://mezo.org/overview) to bridge your assets and begin using the platform.

## 2025-04-12 - Mezo Mainnet Launch Announced

Mezo Mainnet is scheduled for launch in May of 2025. Existing depositors must be aware of automatic bridging behavior. See the [Mainnet Documentation](/docs/users/mainnet) and [Mezo Mainnet Announcement](https://blog.mezo.org/) blog post for more information.

## 2024-11-19 - Mezo Testnet Alpha

Mezo Testnet is now available.