Development Updates
16th January – 23rd January

Hello, human nodes and friends! Step into our weekly report, where we share a glimpse into the latest developments within the Humanode project.

🔺Substrate Updates
The Humanode dev team has achieved significant progress in Substrate updates. Version 40, now approved for internal tests, and the adaptation of changes for version 42 have been key milestones. The primary components of the update are already in place.
Moreover, the transition of the EVM version from London to Shanghai is now at the beginning of the release cycle.
Check out Humanode’s GitHub here. Anticipate a list of exciting new features in the coming weeks!

🔺CTO's CVM Overview
While the Humanode community eagerly awaits the introduction of the CVM (Confidential Virtual Machine), our CTO MOZGIII has crafted an in-depth description of CVMs for the landing page, now available in draft form on Humanode GitBook, enriching our informational resources for a more thorough comprehension.

🔺Mainnet Website Improvements
The mainnet website has undergone several enhancements, introducing the addition of new metrics such as the Nakamoto coefficient, the number of active validators, and bioverifications. The website's user experience has been refined with smoother scrolling, updated events, and a new link to Humanode Biostaker. Check out Humanode’s website and mainnet documentation.

🔺Progress on Biomapper Documentation
The development team is actively engaged in crafting Biomapper documentation. The section detailing three paths to integration has been finalized, and the focus is now on completing the technical information segment. Stay tuned for the imminent release! Meanwhile, check Humanode’s full documentation here.

That wraps it up for today! Keep an eye out for more developments ahead!