v1.6.3

This is v1.6.3 of the Smartnode stack, which includes a few small bugfixes and high-priority client updates.
The Merge is expected between September 10th and 20th.

This is a required update for Nimbus users because it includes v22.9.0, which has very important bug fixes and performance improvements.
This is a high priority update for Prysm, Besu, and Nethermind users, and for users that want to use MEV-boost on Mainnet.
For everyone else, this is a medium priority update.

Client Updates

• Updated Besu to v22.7.2 - a high priority update.
• Updated Nethermind to v1.14.1 - a high priority update.
• Updated Nimbus to v22.9.0 - a very high priority update.
• Updated Prysm to v3.1.0 - a high priority update.
• Updated MEV-Boost to v0.8.2
• Updated Grafana to v8.5.11

Smartnode Changes

• MEV-boost's configuration now comes with four built-in relays:

  • Flashbots
  • bloXroute "Ethical"
  • bloXroute "Max Profit"
  • bloXroute "Regulated"

• You can select multiple MEV-boost relays if you'd like.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed vanity salt mining, so you now get the correct salt for custom minipool addresses.

  • Thanks to @superphiz for reporting this!

• rocketpool node claim-rewards now shows the correct new percentage in the restake-RPL display if you're already over 150% collateral.

• Downloading Merkle rewards tree files from past intervals on Prater now works properly when using Besu and Nethermind.

Misc Changes

• Generating a rewards tree now shows more detailed text during the Epoch scanning phase, to give a better sense of progress.

• The Smartnode Docker image is now based on Debian Buster instead of Alpine to make it more reliable and easier to build.

  • Unless you are an advanced user that customizes the image, you will not be affected by this change.

• Updated to Go v1.19.1.