STEEM EVM Update: 180K Blocks, Proposal #3 Passing & Final Validator Call
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The Steem Virtual Machine (SVM) continues to demonstrate exceptional health and growing activity. Today, I am proud to announce that the network has officially crossed 180,000 blocks produced. With transaction volume increasing and governance moving forward, we are entering a critical phase of our testnet journey.
Previous Updates
- Welcoming @luxalok & Permissionless Onboarding
- Bridge Module Upgrade & ICS Roadmap
- Discord Bot & Community Tools
- Witness-Based Bridge Oracle Concept
Network Health & Growing Activity
The blockchain remains robust with consistent block production and a significant uptick in daily usage.
Current Network Stats:
- Total Blocks Produced: 180,000+
- Total Transactions: 874
- Average Daily Transactions: ~106
- Active Validators: 11
The jump to over 100 average daily transactions indicates that more users are actively engaging with the Sherpa Protocol, testing swaps, and interacting with the governance module.
Governance Update: Proposal #3
Proposal #3 is currently in its final voting stage and is set to pass tomorrow. This proposal continues our effort to refine the network parameters and ensure the SVM is optimized for performance and usability. The successful passage of multiple proposals confirms that our on-chain governance system is mature, transparent, and fully functional.
You can track the progress of all proposals here:
SVM App Governance
📢 Final Call for Validators: 2 Days Left!
This is your last chance to join the validator set before the August 1, 2026 deadline for the genesis reward distribution.
💰 Genesis Reward: 5M SHERPA Pool
A dedicated bucket of 5,000,000 SHERPA tokens will be distributed equally among all validators who join and remain active prior to August 1, 2026.
With only 2 days remaining, now is the time to act. Validator creation is permissionless—you do not need approval to join. Simply set up your node and start securing the network.
Setup Instructions:
GitHub: SteemVirtualMachine-EVM Instructions
Current Validator Set (11 Nodes)
Thank you to our current validators for their unwavering support and uptime:
- @blaze.apps
- @upex
- @cur8
- @blazed007
- @steem-agora.evm
- @xpilar.witness
- @yasu
- @dhaka.witness
- @happycapital
- @steem-space
- @luxalok
How to Connect & Participate
To start interacting with the SVM or setting up your wallet:
- Network Name: Steem Virtual Machine (SVM)
- RPC URL: https://evm.blazeapps.org
- Chain ID: 8163
- Currency Symbol: STEEM
- Explorer: https://evmscan.steemscanner.com
- SVM App: https://svmapp.blazeapps.org
- Discord: https://discord.gg/xAtjgbm8Tr
Community Engagement
As we approach the final deadline:
- Run a Node: You have 48 hours to join and secure your share of the 5M SHERPA reward.
- Vote on Proposal #3: Ensure your vote is cast before the proposal concludes.
- Witness Support: Your vote supports the ongoing development and infrastructure costs of the SVM.
If you value proactive engineering, UX polish, and performance optimizations for the STEEM ecosystem, please consider supporting my witness: blaze.apps