[ETH2 Prysm] - Upgrade Validators to Geth v1.17.0

Scheduled for Feb 26, 16:00 - 20:00 UTC

Scheduled

Blockdaemon will update ETH2 Validator Client (Prysm) validator nodes to Geth v1.17.0 on 02/26/2026. We are updating our nodes due to a release from the Ethereum foundation. This update applies to all Blockdaemon ETH2 Validator Client (Prysm) validator nodes. There will planned downtime of up to 10 minutes per node.

We have tested the release and do not anticipate any unexpected downtime other than mentioned above as a result of the update. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager.

For additional information, please review the release notes here:
https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.17.0

Posted Feb 20, 2026 - 19:32 UTC

This scheduled maintenance affects: Blockdaemon Validators (Ethereum Validators).