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- TRON v4.8.1 in final validation phase.
- SELFDESTRUCT upgrade aligns TRON with Ethereum.
TRON’s v4.8.1 mainnet upgrade enters its final verification phase following the Dev Conf #44, targeting a full release by Q4 2025, focusing on SELFDESTRUCT instruction overhaul.
This upgrade aims to enhance mainnet stability while aligning TRON with Ethereum compatibility, potentially influencing TRX’s market dynamics and Ethereum-compatible smart contracts.
The TRON v4.8.1 mainnet upgrade is in its final verification phase following Dev Conf #44. This upgrade targets a Q4 2025 release, focusing on a major overhaul of the SELFDESTRUCT instruction and enhancing Ethereum compatibility.
Justin Sun, TRON’s founder, leads the initiative with significant input from the core developer team. The upgrade’s objectives, including SELFDESTRUCT adjustments, were discussed at the TRON Developer Conference, with ongoing efforts to ensure network stability.
“The meeting confirmed that v4.8.1 has entered the full validation phase to ensure functional stability and security in the mainnet environment.” — Justin Sun, Founder, TRON Network
The upgrade impacts TRON’s native token, TRX, affecting operational rules and smart contract functionality. Enhanced Ethereum compatibility may attract EVM-compatible asset activity. Anticipated outcomes include increased dApp developer confidence.
TRON’s self-funded development model continues with no new funding disclosed. The v4.8.1 upgrade aligns with Ethereum’s roadmap, potentially boosting smart contract safety and ecosystem sustainability for TRON’s blockchain infrastructure.
Ethereum-like opcode upgrades may affect TRON-based DeFi and stablecoin protocols. Similar past upgrades have reduced transaction costs, indicating potential financial benefits post-release. Ensuring Ethereum parity remains a core strategic goal.
Potential outcomes include heightened on-chain activity and enhanced transaction efficiency on the TRON network. Historical trends show mainnet upgrades fostering ecosystem growth, evident from previous TRON v4.8.0 outcomes.
