v17
🔧 BitBadges Chain Upgrade — v17
📦 [Release v17](https://github.com/BitBadges/bitbadgeschain/releases/tag/v17) • 🆕 [Latest Release](https://github.com/BitBadges/bitbadgeschain/releases/latest)
Upgrade Name: v17
Upgrade Block Height: 6624000
Estimated Time: 10/31/2025, 3:22:42 PM
Summary of update: Minor bug fixes from v16 upgrade with invariants and adding support for x/group messages in the transaction serialization.
🚨 Important Instructions for Node Operators
To successfully upgrade your node to v17 please follow these steps:
Download the New Binary
Download the latest v17 binary from the [release page](https://github.com/BitBadges/bitbadgeschain/releases/tag/v17).
Place Binary in the Correct Path
Move the new binary to:
<your_node_home>/cosmovisor/upgrades/v17/bin/
Ensure Correct Naming
Rename the binary file to:
bitbadgeschaind
This is required for nodes using the default Cosmovisor configuration.
Check Executable Permissions
Ensure the binary is executable:
chmod +x <your_node_home>/cosmovisor/upgrades/v17/bin/bitbadgeschaind
Verify Setup
Run the following to confirm the version and setup:
<your_node_home>/cosmovisor/upgrades/v17/bin/bitbadgeschaind version
Cosmovisor Will Auto-Switch
Cosmovisor will automatically switch to the new binary at the specified block height. If your node does not have the correct setup, it will halt and could be slashed.
📚 For full setup and operational details, see the [Run a Node documentation](https://docs.bitbadges.io/for-developers/bitbadges-blockchain/run-a-node).
📝 Notable Changes in v17
- Minor bug fixes from v16 upgrade with invariants
- Adding support for x/group messages in the transaction serialization