Cardano News: Dijkstra Hard Fork Roadmap Unveiled for 2026
Key Insights:
- Cardano news reports that the network will roll out the Dijkstra hard fork in two phases, with Linear Leios targeted for 2026.
- Peras activation is scheduled for Q2 2027 after Dijkstra Phase One lands.
- Amaru targets Cardano mainnet block production in November 2026.
Cardano news took a new turn after Intersect reported the route plan for the Dijkstra hard fork. The plan lists two phases for introducing new network capabilities and structural changes.
As per the report, phase one targets Q4 2026 and introduces Linear Leios with several transaction and ledger enhancements. Phase two will start in Q2 2027 with the activation of Ouroboros Peras.
Cardano News: Cardano Upgrade Enters First Phase
According to Cardano news, the Cardano upgrade will begin with Protocol Version 12 during the Dijkstra era. This phase will activate Ouroboros Linear Leios through a hard fork. Linear Leios will increase throughput while keeping the security guarantees of the Praos protocol.
The system will use Ranking Blocks and Endorser Blocks to handle additional transaction references. Ranking Blocks will remain based on existing Praos blocks with additional announcement fields.
