2.4.0 - Optimist Prime

How to Update

Stereum Launcher

• Automatic Updates: Launches will auto-update on startup as usual.
• Manual Installation: Available via GitHub and stereum.net.

⚠️ Manual Update Required for 2.3.2 & 2.3.3 Users
Due to a bug in the auto-update mechanism in these versions, please update manually to 2.3.4. Your node setup won’t be affected—only the launcher needs to be replaced.

⚠️ Manual Update Required for Versions < 2.0.0
Legacy versions require a fresh manual install due to architectural changes.

Stereum Node

• Use the built-in Update Manager (available in the header bar) to apply updates safely and quickly.

🔥 Highlights of This Release

🔧 Major Additions & Integrations

• 🔴 L2 Optimism Support
  Full Node & Archive node setup support, with options for both Ethereum L1 + L2 and solo L2 installations.
  PR #2170

• ⚙️ Grandine Consensus Client
  Introduced as a new Consensus client alternative.
  PR #2229

• 📦 Erigon v3 Integration
  Major update with branding and codebase enhancements.

  ⚠️ Upgrading requires a full resync
  PR #2234

• 🧪 Hoodi Testnet Support
  New testnet environment for devs and validators.
  PR #2230

• 🛰️ SSV Network Node Monitoring (SSVNOM) Integration
  Enables live monitoring for SSV Operators.
  PR #2232

🎨 UX & Visual Improvements

• Validator Import Flow Enhanced
  Replaced confusing animations with a clearer, informative GIF for improved onboarding.
  PR #2210

• Erigon Branding Refresh
  Updated logos and visual elements for consistency with the client’s latest identity.
  PR #2235

• New OTP Verification Modal
  More intuitive UI when verifying 2FA tokens.
  PR #2249

🧰 Fixes & Enhancements

• ✅ Auto-Update Fixes & General Release Cleanup

  • Fixed issues introduced in 2.3.2 and 2.3.3.
  • UI & modal polish.
    PRs #2240, #2241

• 🛡️ 2FA Compatibility with Ubuntu 24.04

  • Addressed failures in 2FA on latest Ubuntu releases.
    PRs #2243, #2246, #2247

• 🧪 SSVNOM + Optimism Compatibility Fix
  Ensures SSV monitoring works with Optimism-enabled setups.
  PR #2239

• 📃 Ansible Format Cleanup
  Removed outdated formatting quirks to improve maintainability.
  PR #2236

• 📦 Lido Oracle Allowlist Updated

  • Including Hoodi support
    PRs #2237, #2244

• 🔁 nan Workaround Removed
  No longer needed with the latest package update.
  PR #2212

• 🐛 Build Tooling & Loader Fixes
  Adjustments around vue-loader, css-loader, and build config stability.
  PRs #2242, #2245, #2248

• 🔐 Apple Credentials Clarification
  Changed apple_id_password to apple_app_specific_password.
  PR #2213

• 📦 General Dependency Bump
  Includes all latest patch-level updates.
  PR #2193

New Contributors

• @0xwitty made their first contribution in #2242

Full Changelog: v2.3.4...v2.4.0