Last month, we focused on strengthening performance, reliability, and cryptographic readiness across the Nethermind client. Key stats: · 803 testing machines deployed · 126 improvements and fixes merged · 58 issues resolved Here's what we worked on: · Protocol Readiness - Implemented multiple EIPs and protocol upgrades to stay aligned with Ethereum's roadmap · Node Reliability - Addressed critical edge cases to prevent accidental state loss and increase system stability · Performance Optimization - Reduced CPU load and hardware demand while increasing throughput · ZK Compatibility - Expanded support for zero-knowledge cryptographic operations and emerging standards · Smarter Sync Defaults - Improved out-of-the-box sync behavior with less manual tuning needed · Operational Visibility - Stronger monitoring and alerting to help operators manage node health · P2P Network Stack - Enhanced peer connectivity and message propagation consistency · Developer Support - Simplified testing and debugging for complex L2 simulations · Long-Term Maintainability - Invested in modular design and testing infrastructure for sustained development velocity