The latest release builds on miner-driven improvements to stabilize block production and make difficulty retargeting more resilient under changing hash rates. A new interim difficulty adjustment path uses a tighter 42‑block interval, derives the target timespan from that interval, and applies a proportion-based retargeting formula with stronger thresholds to respond more quickly to fast or slow periods. This helps smooth block timing and keep the chain steady even during abrupt swings in mining power.
These changes are formally scheduled through the consensus deployment configuration, ensuring a coordinated activation with clear period, threshold, and activation window parameters. The result is a more robust, predictable difficulty cadence that supports long-term chain stability and a healthier mining environment as participation grows.