v18
🔧 BitBadges Chain Upgrade — v18
📦 [Release v18](https://github.com/BitBadges/bitbadgeschain/releases/tag/v18) • 🆕 [Latest Release](https://github.com/BitBadges/bitbadgeschain/releases/latest)
Upgrade Name: v18
Upgrade Block Height: 6930000
Estimated Time: 11/15/2025, 1:21:34 PM
Summary of update: Interface renaming from badges to tokens to align with the more global wording, and slight change in liquidity pool handling where transfers from the pool are now technically initiated by tx creator rather than pool address.
🚨 Important Instructions for Node Operators
To successfully upgrade your node to v18 please follow these steps:
Download the New Binary
Download the latest v18 binary from the [release page](https://github.com/BitBadges/bitbadgeschain/releases/tag/v18).
Place Binary in the Correct Path
Move the new binary to:
<your_node_home>/cosmovisor/upgrades/v18/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/v18/bin/bitbadgeschaind
Verify Setup
Run the following to confirm the version and setup:
<your_node_home>/cosmovisor/upgrades/v18/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 v18
- Interface renaming from badges to tokens to align with the more global wording
- Slight change in liquidity pool handling. Transfers from the pool are now technically initiated by tx creator rather than pool address