The latest update to Spring has arrived! Spring v1.1 stable is now available, bringing improvements that make the EOS network faster, more efficient, and better equipped for future growth. This release builds on the foundation set by Spring v1.0 and delivers enhanced network performance, reduced bandwidth usage, and better support for smart contracts.

“Spring v1.1 brings a major improvement in P2P bandwidth, and I’m excited to see it deployed. The ability for block producers to optimize contract execution is a game-changer for trusted contracts. I can’t wait to see the real-world impact of these enhancements.”

–– Kevin Heifner, OCI Principal Software Engineer

What’s New in Spring v1.1?

• Faster Block Processing – Reduces unnecessary duplication and speeds up how new blocks are handled.
• Smarter Bandwidth Usage – Optimized peer-to-peer (P2P) communication ensures smoother network performance.
• Pause and Sync – A new feature lets node operators pause at a specific block for better control during upgrades and debugging.
• Enhanced Smart Contract Performance – Block producers can now boost execution speed for trusted contracts, making applications run more efficiently.

“The team came up with brilliant optimizations to block propagation, leading to an immediate reduction in bandwidth requirements for running an EOS node and opening up exciting possibilities for new network topologies in the future.”

—Brian Hazzard, ENF Lead Product Manager for EOS Core Protocols and Node Software

Upgrading to Spring v1.1

If you’re already using Spring 1.0.1 or later, upgrading is simple:
Just stop your node, install the update, and restart – no other manual intervention required!

Why This Matters

Spring v1.1 is another step in our continuous improvements to the scalability, efficiency, and usability of the node software underpinning the EOS network. By improving performance across the board, this release sets the stage for continued growth and innovation in the EOS ecosystem.

Node operators are encouraged to upgrade to Spring v1.1 stable and take advantage of these enhancements.For full technical details, visit the Spring v1.1 release notes.