With the recent architecture changes, I want to make sure our validators, especially Workers, understand what this means for them.

Previously, transactions were validated individually, with a group of five Workers assigned to each transaction. With the new batching architecture, Workers now validate entire transaction batches instead.

A single batch can contain up to 500 transactions, and a group of five Workers can validate that batch together. Once completed, the next group moves on to the next batch.

This significantly changes the opportunity for Workers. Instead of being assigned to individual transactions, each Worker can now participate in validating a much larger volume of transactions at once. As network activity grows, this means considerably greater earning potential for individual Workers compared with the previous architecture.

Retium validator testing is now live.

The first stage starts today, and all validators are invited to take part.

How it works:

Activate a hosted validator node directly from your wallet at https://retium.net/validators.

Retium runs the node on its own infrastructure, while your wallet remains the owner. Rewards are paid directly to your wallet as the node operates.

No installation or hardware setup is required on your side.

If you purchased a validator seat and want to join the test, contact us and we will add you to the validators group.

If you are already in the group, send us your test wallet address. We will fund it with the required test stake.

Then:

1. Go to https://retium.net/validators
2. Connect your wallet
3. Press Activate

This is an early test phase, so expect some rough edges.

Please report anything you notice. Your feedback will help shape the next stage of validator testing.

All planned work on the Retium testnet has now been completed for this stage.

The chain is back online and you can continue using the testnet as normal.

Thank you for your patience while the updates were being implemented.