SVM Testnet Update: 427K+ Blocks Reached, Validator Status, and Upcoming SVM App Public Deployment
Hi everyone,
Following up on my previous update regarding our UI Kit development and dual-indexer health, I want to provide a transparent snapshot of the Steem Virtual Machine (SVM) testnet as we approach a major user-facing milestone.
The core chain infrastructure remains highly robust, and we are now preparing to open the doors for broader community testing.
Network Health and Current Metrics
The SVM testnet continues to produce blocks consistently and process transactions efficiently. The underlying consensus mechanism and the v0.0.4.x security architecture are performing exactly as designed.
Current Testnet Statistics:
- Total Blocks Produced: 427,481+
- Total Transactions: 14,346
- Average Block Time: ~5.4 seconds
- Active Validators: 9 / 12
Validator Status and Action Required
Currently, 9 out of our 12 registered validators are fully updated, synced, and actively participating in both consensus and oracle duties. A thank you to these operators for maintaining excellent uptime.
However, two validators are currently in a jailed state:
Action Required for Jailed Validators:
If you are operating one of these nodes, your validator has likely fallen behind on updates or experienced a sync issue that triggered the slashing module. To rejoin the active set and resume contributing to network security, please take the following steps:
Update and Sync Your Node:
Refer to the SVM Validator Update Guide. The automated./update.shscript will handle pulling the latest images, safely resetting chain data, refreshing peers, and state-syncing your node in minutes.Verify Sync Status:
Ensure your node reportscatching_up: falseand has reached the current block height (427,000+).Unjail Your Validator:
Once your node is fully synced and your oracle client is running the latest code, submit an unjail transaction:docker exec steemvm-node /root/go/bin/steemvmd tx slashing unjail \ --from <your_moniker> \ --home /root/.steemvm \ --chain-id steemvm \ --gas auto \ --gas-adjustment 1.5 \ --gas-prices 1000000000asteem \ -y
If you encounter any errors during this process, please reach out in the SVM operator channels so we can assist you in getting back online promptly.
Major Milestone: SVM App Public Deployment Tomorrow
With the backend infrastructure stable, the Sherpa Protocol contracts verified, and the UI Kit nearing completion, I am pleased to announce that the SVM App is on track for public deployment, potentially as early as tomorrow.
This deployment will mark the first time the broader community can interact with the SVM ecosystem through a dedicated, user-friendly interface. The initial public release will allow users to:
- Connect their EVM-compatible wallets (e.g., MetaMask) to the SVM testnet.
- View real-time analytics for the Sherpa Protocol liquidity pools.
- Execute test swaps between STEEM, wSTEEM, and sUSD.
- Monitor their transaction history seamlessly.
I will share the official public URL and a brief user guide as soon as the deployment is finalized and the domain is live.
Testnet Disclaimer
Important Reminder: The Steem Virtual Machine (SVM) is strictly in its testnet phase. All bonded STEEM, transactions executed, and tokens generated are purely for testing the consensus and EVM execution layers. There is no real-world monetary value attached to this chain or its assets.
Thank you to our 9 active validators for maintaining the network's stability, which provides the reliable foundation necessary for this public launch. To @dhaka.witness and @steem-space: we are standing by to assist you in getting your nodes updated and unjailed.
Reaching over 427,000 blocks and preparing for public app deployment is a massive achievement. The next chapter of SVM is about to begin.
If you value proactive engineering, rigorous security standards, and transparent development for the STEEM ecosystem, please consider supporting my witness: blaze.apps