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# Sonic Mainnet Infrastructure Upgrade Notice

Date: February 2, 2026\
Version: v2.3.0 Runtime Upgrade

### Summary

Sonic SVM is upgrading its mainnet infrastructure to high-efficiency hardware. It is also upgrading the runtime from v1.18.23 to v2.3.0. This upgrade enhances network performance, reliability, and positions Sonic for continued growth.

### Pre-Migration Testing ✓

Our core team has completed successful dry runs on both testnet and a local replica of mainnet:

* Migration duration: \~3 hours (confirmed)
* Network performance: High performance maintained post-upgrade
* v2.3.0 runtime: Validated and stable

### Timeline

Note: RPC endpoints will be temporarily unavailable during the 3-hour maintenance window. We will announce the exact start time 24 hours in advance.

| Date          | Time (UTC)     | Event                            |
| ------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Feb 4, 2026   | 12:00 (UTC)    | Migration begins                 |
| Feb 4-5, 2026 | \~3 hours      | Planned downtime window          |
| Feb 5, 2026   | Post-migration | Network restoration & monitoring |

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### What This Means for the Ecosystem

#### RPC Consumers

* Expect brief service interruption (\~3 hours)
* No endpoint URL changes required
* [https://api.mainnet-alpha.sonic.game](https://api.mainnet-alpha.sonic.game/) remains the primary RPC

#### Node Operators & Partners

* Upgrade to v2.3.0 after the migration completes
* Our team will provide direct support during your upgrade
* Contact us if you need assistance

#### Application Developers

* No code changes required
* Implement retry logic during the maintenance window
* Testnet remains available: [https://api.testnet.sonic.game](https://api.testnet.sonic.game/)

### Partner Support Contacts

For upgrade assistance or questions, reach out via:<br>

* Telegram:
  * Jonas ([@jesusjonas](https://t.me/jesusjonas))
  * Collins ([@collinsabt](https://t.me/collinsabt))
  * Ivan ([@i1i1r](https://t.me/i1i1r))
* X/Twitter: [@SonicSVM](https://twitter.com/SonicSVM)

### Post-Migration

Once the migration completes, we will:

1. Announce network restoration on all ecosystem channels
2. Provide direct support for ecosystem operator upgrades
3. Monitor network health throughout the week

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May the Sonic Boom be with you!

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