Dash Releases Core v24.0.0 Hard-Fork Upgrade
The update requires every node operator to install new software and adds decentralized masternode shares.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Investing
Dash released Core v24.0.0 on November 6, the first release in the 24.x series. The release introduces a hard-fork network upgrade that every node operator must install.
Why it matters
Because the upgrade is a hard fork, nodes running older software will need to be updated to remain in step with the network. The release also changes how masternode collateral and rewards can be shared among multiple parties.
The release is version v24.0.0, the first in the 24.x series, and is identified in the extraction only by its version number. The extraction does not provide adoption figures or the activation timing of the hard fork.
The players
Dash
Dash is a cryptocurrency network that uses masternodes and a decentralized governance model to support instant transactions and privacy features.
The details
The upgrade adds decentralized masternode shares, allowing multiple parties to share collateral for one masternode. Under DIP-0026, payments can divide the masternode's rewards among the parties sharing that collateral. The update also expands masternode address support and includes Dash Platform changes for v2 asset locking and unlocking, with withdrawal limits set as relative ratios.
Timeline
Dash released Core v24.0.0 on November 6, 2026.
Roadmap
The release implements DIP-0026, the Dash Improvement Proposal that governs how masternode rewards are divided. It turns that proposal's reward-sharing mechanism into a live network upgrade for node operators.
Holders of masternodes who share collateral with others will see rewards divided under the new DIP-0026 payment rules. Node operators must install v24.0.0 to remain compatible with the upgraded network.
The takeaway
Node operators should install Core v24.0.0 to stay compatible with the hard-fork upgrade. Masternode holders should review how the new shared-collateral rules affect their reward splits.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
