# \#spo **URL:** https://forum.cardano.org/tag/spo/605.md [Latest](https://forum.cardano.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cardano.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cardano.org/tags.md) --- ## [AI agents will need on-chain infrastructure — why Cardano fits, and a testnet project to try (nft\_api)](https://forum.cardano.org/t/ai-agents-will-need-on-chain-infrastructure-why-cardano-fits-and-a-testnet-project-to-try-nft-api/156282)
**Author:** [@Couder](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Couder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 13:38 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/ai-agents-will-need-on-chain-infrastructure-why-cardano-fits-and-a-testnet-project-to-try-nft-api/156282 "2026-08-17T13:38:57Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve been running the CBROS stake pool for 5 years now. It’s still a small pool, but working on it is genuinely satisfying, and it’s fulfilling its mission - CBROS regularly donates to Médecins Sans Fronti… --- ## [RealFi Stake Pool Accelerator](https://forum.cardano.org/t/realfi-stake-pool-accelerator/155228)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2026 12:43 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/realfi-stake-pool-accelerator/155228 "2026-06-28T12:43:30Z")
Calling all single pool SPOs. RealFi is preparing its launch in Cardano and we are exploring a Single Pool Accelerator with selected single pool operators. This may be the help you’ve been looking for. For anyone new to… --- ## ["Unsupported legacy peer snapshot version"](https://forum.cardano.org/t/unsupported-legacy-peer-snapshot-version/153985)
**Author:** [@cardagnome](https://forum.cardano.org/u/cardagnome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2026 05:00 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/unsupported-legacy-peer-snapshot-version/153985 "2026-04-08T05:00:02Z")
I’m trying to run 10.7.0 pre release on preview net. I downloaded the peer-snapshot.json from the “Preview Pre-release” configs webpage here: Preview pre-release - The Cardano Operations Book Also downloaded the checkp… --- ## [Anyone exerience with node version 10.6.2](https://forum.cardano.org/t/anyone-exerience-with-node-version-10-6-2/153383)
**Author:** [@jf3110](https://forum.cardano.org/u/jf3110)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2026 02:41 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/anyone-exerience-with-node-version-10-6-2/153383 "2026-03-31T02:41:19Z")
On Thursday I started migrating to node version 10.6.2. Since there is a new tracing implementation, I wanted to have that one too. There are quite some challenges to it. First, all blocks are again replayed, so plan so… --- ## [Call to Action for SPOs and DReps, Participate in the Active Protocol Parameter Change Governance Action on Plutus Execution Limits](https://forum.cardano.org/t/call-to-action-for-spos-and-dreps-participate-in-the-active-protocol-parameter-change-governance-action-on-plutus-execution-limits/153102)
**Author:** [@dennyb2010](https://forum.cardano.org/u/dennyb2010)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2026 04:28 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/call-to-action-for-spos-and-dreps-participate-in-the-active-protocol-parameter-change-governance-action-on-plutus-execution-limits/153102 "2026-02-19T04:28:33Z")
Call to Action for SPOs and DReps, Participate in the Active Protocol Parameter Change Governance Action on Plutus Execution Limits The active Protocol Parameter Update adjusts Plutus execution limits, with direct impac… --- ## [⚔️ StakePool Arena Battles — A New Competitive Platform for Cardano Stake Pool Operators](https://forum.cardano.org/t/stakepool-arena-battles-a-new-competitive-platform-for-cardano-stake-pool-operators/153035)
**Author:** [@Dutchpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Dutchpool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 17:46 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/stakepool-arena-battles-a-new-competitive-platform-for-cardano-stake-pool-operators/153035 "2026-02-13T17:46:55Z")
Hello everyone, I’d like to introduce a new community-driven platform that we recently launched: :globe\_with\_meridians: www.stakepoolarena.com StakePool Arena is built specifically for Cardano Stake Pool Operators who… --- ## [Introducing \[LEAP\] Frogs on Cardano](https://forum.cardano.org/t/introducing-leap-frogs-on-cardano/144443)
**Author:** [@Frogs](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Frogs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2026 02:33 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/introducing-leap-frogs-on-cardano/144443 "2026-02-09T02:33:05Z")
Hello good people of Cardano! :frog: We are the only SPO from Turkey and we want to be able to mint blocks every epoch \<3 A late 2023 research shows that over 50% of the 18-60 years old Turkish citizens have used crypt… --- ## [Preview Stakepool stopped producing blocks on November 20](https://forum.cardano.org/t/preview-stakepool-stopped-producing-blocks-on-november-20/151645)
**Author:** [@cardagnome](https://forum.cardano.org/u/cardagnome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2025 05:18 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/preview-stakepool-stopped-producing-blocks-on-november-20/151645 "2025-12-03T05:18:05Z")
Hi folks, I could really use some help with my preview stakepool that suddenly started failing. I’ve been running a stakepool for a little over 2 years with over 40 mainnet blocks. My setup has a duplicate pool running … --- ## [Cardano mainnet incident; Myths vs Facts](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-mainnet-incident-myths-vs-facts/151421)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2025 21:27 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-mainnet-incident-myths-vs-facts/151421 "2025-11-23T21:27:44Z")
Retweet: https://x.com/intersectmbo/status/1992619643274437037?s=46 --- ## [Update Mithril Signer In this example we will update from Mithril Signer version 0.2.268 to 0.2.273](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-in-this-example-we-will-update-from-mithril-signer-version-0-2-268-to-0-2-273/150944)
**Author:** [@earncoinpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/earncoinpool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 16:00 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-in-this-example-we-will-update-from-mithril-signer-version-0-2-268-to-0-2-273/150944 "2025-11-03T16:00:39Z")
In this example we will update from Mithril Signer version 0.2.268 to 0.2.273 - Updated: 11/3/2025 Update Mithril Signer | How to Guides for Coincashew Method Cardano SPOs --- ## [Update Mithril Signer to 0.2.243](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-to-0-2-243/145768)
**Author:** [@earncoinpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/earncoinpool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2025 17:32 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-to-0-2-243/145768 "2025-05-05T17:32:48Z")
Update Mithril Signer In this example we will update from Mithril Signer version 0.2.237 to 0.2.243 --- ## [Relay node running good until stuck at one slot (invalid block)](https://forum.cardano.org/t/relay-node-running-good-until-stuck-at-one-slot-invalid-block/144108)
**Author:** [@ogre5000](https://forum.cardano.org/u/ogre5000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2025 14:23 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/relay-node-running-good-until-stuck-at-one-slot-invalid-block/144108 "2025-04-25T14:23:56Z")
Hi I’m running a cardano relay node in P2P running a long time without problems. Recently upgraded to 10.1.4, continued to work well until a few days ago when it started to be stuck at a particular block, with many erro… --- ## [Cardano Governance Inter-Branch Centralization Update (09NOV2024)](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-governance-inter-branch-centralization-update-09nov2024/138510)
**Author:** [@KenLadd](https://forum.cardano.org/u/KenLadd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 08:47 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-governance-inter-branch-centralization-update-09nov2024/138510 "2025-04-13T08:47:28Z")
November 9, 2024 Top 72 DReps: Of the top 72 DReps, 42 are Multi-Branch DReps: SPO-DReps (38), CC-DReps (1), and CC-SPO-DReps (3). This is +1 SPO-DRep from October 9th, and +7 SPO-DReps from September 9th. Together, t… --- ## [Running Cardano Nodes @Home \>\> A-Z guide 2024-2025 edition \<\<](https://forum.cardano.org/t/running-cardano-nodes-home-a-z-guide-2024-2025-edition/139707)
**Author:** [@CRYP70KN19H7](https://forum.cardano.org/u/CRYP70KN19H7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2025 04:11 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/running-cardano-nodes-home-a-z-guide-2024-2025-edition/139707 "2025-03-18T04:11:37Z")
Shout out to the Cardano Community… calling all SPOs and SMEs! to collaborate on a current (2024-2025) and comprehensive guide for installing and running Cardano nodes from home. The SCOPE - Bottom Line Up Front: Every… --- ## [Introducing Coral Pool (CORAL) - Your Reliable Cardano Stake Pool](https://forum.cardano.org/t/introducing-coral-pool-coral-your-reliable-cardano-stake-pool/117834)
**Author:** [@CoralPool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/CoralPool)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2025 17:13 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/introducing-coral-pool-coral-your-reliable-cardano-stake-pool/117834 "2025-03-11T17:13:25Z")
Hello everyone, we are the Coral Pool team! We are excited to introduce ourselves and our stake pool to the Cardano community. We’re a team of experienced Cardano enthusiasts who believe in the power of decentralized sys… --- ## [Governance tool: Tempo for DReps, DAOs and SPOs](https://forum.cardano.org/t/governance-tool-tempo-for-dreps-daos-and-spos/138127)
**Author:** [@longho](https://forum.cardano.org/u/longho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2025 07:01 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/governance-tool-tempo-for-dreps-daos-and-spos/138127 "2025-01-22T07:01:11Z")
Hello Cardano Community! :wave: I’m excited to introduce a new tool designed for DReps, DAOs, and SPOs on Cardano – Tempo.vote. This platform is focused on enhancing transparency, community engagement, and user experien… --- ## [Introducing BKV on Cardano \[BKV\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/introducing-bkv-on-cardano-bkv/119413)
**Author:** [@bykov](https://forum.cardano.org/u/bykov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2025 06:38 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/introducing-bkv-on-cardano-bkv/119413 "2025-01-22T06:38:22Z")
My name is Alex and I’m operating this Cardano stake pool. I am a passionate Cardano enthusiast, an experienced developer, and a self-proclaimed technical freak. My fascination with blockchain technology and its potent… --- ## [Why SPOs Should Consider Ecosystem Readiness for the Plomin Hard Fork](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-spos-should-consider-ecosystem-readiness-for-the-plomin-hard-fork/141717)
**Author:** [@Nicolas](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nicolas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2025 18:24 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-spos-should-consider-ecosystem-readiness-for-the-plomin-hard-fork/141717 "2025-01-11T18:24:14Z")
For the Plomin Hard Fork, Stake Pool Operators (SPOs) should also consider the ecosystem readiness when voting on the Hard Fork Governance Action (GA). Let me explain why I think this is important: First, what do I m… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #127: 8SQRD Stake Pool \[8SQRD\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-127-8sqrd-stake-pool-8sqrd/138614)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2024 14:23 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-127-8sqrd-stake-pool-8sqrd/138614 "2024-11-13T14:23:31Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a stake pool operated by a team of crypto enthusiasts based in Canada that have been in the space for over 8 years: 8SQRD Stake Pool \[8SQRD\]. The previous… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #124: A3C Pool \[A3C\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-124-a3c-pool-a3c/136055)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2024 15:01 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-124-a3c-pool-a3c/136055 "2024-09-16T15:01:29Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a stake pool operated by Shawn, a Mechanical Engineering Technologist based in Toronto, Canada: A3C Pool \[A3C\]. The previous guest was a bare-metal stake … --- ## [The Rise of Stake Pool Operators in Cardano's Voltaire Era](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-rise-of-stake-pool-operators-in-cardanos-voltaire-era/135445)
**Author:** [@LloydDuhon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/LloydDuhon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2024 17:40 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-rise-of-stake-pool-operators-in-cardanos-voltaire-era/135445 "2024-08-29T17:40:33Z")
In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, Cardano continues to push the boundaries of decentralized governance. As we step into the Voltaire era, a significant shift is occurring that places Stake Pool Ope… --- ## [Proof of concept: compressed chain database](https://forum.cardano.org/t/proof-of-concept-compressed-chain-database/119263)
**Author:** [@werkof](https://forum.cardano.org/u/werkof)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2024 12:02 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/proof-of-concept-compressed-chain-database/119263 "2024-07-29T12:02:28Z")
The Cardano Mainnet database is constantly growing. A year ago the storage space requirement was 70GB, today we are at 125GB. Source: Cardano Blockchain Insights To find out which compression is easily possible, wit… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #123: BROCK Pool \[BROCK\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-123-brock-pool-brock/133009)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2024 16:09 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-123-brock-pool-brock/133009 "2024-06-14T16:09:51Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a bare-metal stake pool operated by Brock, a Canadian decentralization maxi focused on improving many areas of the Cardano ecosystem: BROCK Pool \[BROCK\]. … --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #122: ABLE Stakepool \[ABLE\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-122-able-stakepool-able/132723)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2024 15:19 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-122-able-stakepool-able/132723 "2024-06-07T15:19:20Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a bare-metal stake pool operated by a team of six operators based in Quebec, Canada: ABLE Stakepool \[ABLE\]. The previous guest was a new stake pool operat… --- ## [Approche des opérations complètes des nœuds P2P](https://forum.cardano.org/t/approche-des-operations-completes-des-noeuds-p2p/132145)
**Author:** [@Uptodate\_Developers](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Uptodate_Developers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2024 17:44 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/approche-des-operations-completes-des-noeuds-p2p/132145 "2024-05-26T17:44:41Z")
Apprenez-en davantage sur les préparatifs pour une mise en réseau P2P complète, un réseau d’amorçage provisoire et les projets à venir. Les réseaux peer-to-peer (P2P) sont un contributeur clé à la décentralisation, à… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #121: AIRX Stake Pool \[AIRX\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-121-airx-stake-pool-airx/132019)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2024 16:14 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-121-airx-stake-pool-airx/132019 "2024-05-23T16:14:33Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a new stake pool operated by Taichi Yokoyama who shares his experience as a new SPO and how Cardano is perceived in Japan: AIRX Stake Pool \[AIRX\]. The pre… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #120: Hermes Stakepool \[HRMS\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-120-hermes-stakepool-hrms/131598)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2024 15:48 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-120-hermes-stakepool-hrms/131598 "2024-05-13T15:48:59Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is one of the largest stake pools in the german speaking region, based in Munich: Hermes Stakepool \[HRMS\]. The previous guest was a stake pool operated by Pi… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #119: 314 Pool \[314\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-119-314-pool-314/131596)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2024 14:59 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-119-314-pool-314/131596 "2024-05-13T14:59:02Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a stake pool operated by Pi Lanningham, the CTO of Sundae Labs: 314 Pool \[314\]. The previous guest was an OG baremetal stake pool operated by Matticus and… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #118: Kiwipool Staking \[KIWI\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-118-kiwipool-staking-kiwi/131391)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2024 16:27 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-118-kiwipool-staking-kiwi/131391 "2024-05-08T16:27:13Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is an OG baremetal stake pool operated by Matticus and his family, who live in New Zealand: Kiwipool Staking \[KIWI\]. The previous guest was a stake pool that… --- ## [Interview - Cardano SPO #117: BONE pool \[BONE\]](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-117-bone-pool-bone/130673)
**Author:** [@Patryk\_Karter](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Patryk_Karter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2024 14:04 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/interview-cardano-spo-117-bone-pool-bone/130673 "2024-04-20T14:04:42Z")
Original Placement: Today’s guest on the Cardano SPO column is a stake pool that is also a Hosky RugPool and is operate by Gregg, aka Bone, and Krista, both involved in the racing world: BONE pool \[BONE\]. The previous… [Next page](https://forum.cardano.org/tag/spo/605.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=spo)