Haven upgrades to Monero v0.16 - Release Date: 8th December 2020

After successful testing of the new code, we are pleased to announce Haven’s mainnet will upgrade to Monero v0.16. @ Block height 741,957, approximately 14.30 GMT on Dec 8th, 2020.

This date has been selected to give pool operators and exchanges two weeks to prepare for a smooth transition.

This release will be known as Haven ‘Artemis’ v1.2.0:-
https://github.com/haven-protocol-org/haven-offshore/tree/v1.2.0

This exciting step for the Haven team and community moves the protocol forward on multiple fronts:

Artemis enables the new Haven Web Vault
An updated version of the Haven web vault will go live with the fork, giving easy access and control to a far broader range of Haven users. It will also enable xUSD functionality, so users can convert or transfer, using any device. Including mobile and tablet.

Artemis enables a Desktop Vault upgrade
The Web Vault technology will trickle down into the desktop vaults. The improved architecture will mean that users will no longer experience the connection issues currently associated with logging in and first use.

These will be available to use on the fork date. You can keep your coins in the existing vaults until that time. No user action is required.
 
Artemis will enable future xAssets
With the introduction of xUSD, Haven has already introduced the world’s first private stable coin.

To ensure that xAsset development is compatible with future versions of Monero, a v0.16 fork was required before xAssets work could start in earnest. This release lays the foundations, so we’re on track to add xGold, xSilver, xEuro and xChinese Yuan early in 2021.

Many thanks to those in the community who took the time to support the team with testing.

Thank you all!