Firmachain: Core Release v0.5.1
Core protocol and ecosystem work for Firmachain v0.5.1 release, focusing on stability enhancements, performance improvements, and bootstrapping the Firmachain Validator Advisory Board (FVAB).
Project Overview
Firmachain v0.5.1 is a stability-focused release that builds upon the major v0.5.0 upgrade, incorporating minor version updates to key modules for enhanced network reliability and performance.
My Role
- Software Engineer, Development Team Lead
- Project delivery, cross-team coordination for v0.5.1 release
Timeline
- Nov 2025
What I Worked On
- Core development for Firmachain v0.5.1 release with module upgrades
- Stability enhancements through updated Cosmos SDK, IBC-go, Wasmd, and CometBFT
- FVAB bootstrap implementation for validator governance framework
- Network resilience improvements and cross-chain interoperability optimizations
Tech Stack (High-Level)
- Mainnet: Cosmos-based (L1) with v0.5.1 upgrades
- Core Modules: Cosmos SDK v0.50.14, IBC-go v8.7.0, Wasmd v0.54.3, CometBFT v0.38.18
Results
- Successfully delivered v0.5.1 release with enhanced stability and performance
- Established FVAB foundation for future validator governance
- Maintained network reliability while preparing for ecosystem expansion
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Technologies: Cosmos-based Mainnet, Blockchain Core, Validator Governance, Network Stability