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Protocol Upgrade & Major Release

Catapult Release (Novacoin 2.0)

16 January 2026 • 09:00 UTC
Virtual Global Livestream • Worldwide

About Catapult Release

Catapult Novacoin represents the next evolutionary leap for the decentralized Novacoin network. Version 2.0 introduces unprecedented performance optimizations, enhanced cryptographic privacy guarantees, and turnkey APIs designed for merchants and affiliate networks worldwide.

During this landmark global event, our core developers and engineers will unveil the production architecture, execute the live testnet transition, and demonstrate how everyday users and enterprise partners can leverage Novacoin 2.0 for instant, confidential settlements.

Key Release Highlights

01

Parallel Consensus Engine

Achieving over 4,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality while retaining true decentralization.

02

Zero-Knowledge Privacy

Next-generation bulletproof proofs shielding sender, receiver, and transaction amounts by default.

03

Light Client Sync

Mobile and web wallets synchronize header chains in under two seconds on any cellular connection.

04

Smart Affiliate Contracts

Native primitives for automated CPA, CPL, and CPI revenue distributions without intermediaries.

Event Schedule & Agenda

09:00 UTC

Welcome Keynote: The Novacoin 2.0 Vision

Opening remarks by Elena Marsh on the road to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.

10:30 UTC

Technical Deep Dive: Catapult Consensus Architecture

Marcus Whitfield walks through block validation benchmarks, node requirements, and miner configurations.

12:00 UTC

Live Testnet Hard Fork & Node Migration

Real-time execution of the network transition with validator pool operators globally.

14:00 UTC

Ecosystem Showcase: Wallets, Miners & DEX Integrations

Live demonstrations of updated Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux Pro wallet suites.

15:30 UTC

Open Developer AMA & Community Roundtable

Live Q&A session with core maintainers and security audit leads.

Featured Speakers

Elena Marsh

Elena Marsh

Operations Lead
Marcus Whitfield

Marcus Whitfield

Lead Engineer
Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Security Lead