Cardano’s native Web3 wallet Lace has shipped a string of usability and compatibility fixes just as the network gears up for the Van Rossem hard fork — an intra-era protocol upgrade expected in “late June 2026.” The updates make migrating assets and connecting to DApps smoother, while the upcoming protocol bump targets smart-contract performance and node-level robustness without changing transaction formats.
What’s new in Lace
- Lace 2.0 consolidates Cardano, Midnight, and Bitcoin support into a single interface, cutting down the need to hop between separate wallets when managing multi‑chain assets.
- 2.0.3 patched a white-screen bug that blocked some users from finishing migrations or connecting to DApps, and addressed import issues affecting older wallets brought over from Nami.
- 2.0.4 added a default view mode (Side Panel vs Tab), introduced an auto-lock timer for security, and restored missing Spanish and Japanese translations.
Why the Van Rossem upgrade matters
- Van Rossem is an intra-era upgrade to Protocol Version 11, so it does not move Cardano into a new era; transaction formats remain unchanged. That reduces the operational burden on wallets, DApps, and exchanges compared with a full-era transition.
- The upgrade is designed to improve Plutus (Cardano’s smart-contract environment) performance, tighten ledger consistency, and boost node-level security — changes that should help developers and validators running complex contracts at scale.
What stakeholders need to do
- Cardano Node 11.0.1 Pre-Release is required to safely cross the hard fork. Stake pool operators and developers on preview tracks have been urged to upgrade ahead of mainnet activation to avoid interruptions.
- The anticipated rollout date remains “late June 2026,” but the exact timing will depend on readiness checks and governance steps.
Bottom line: Lace’s recent releases smooth the UX for multi‑chain asset management and DApp access, while Van Rossem brings important under-the-hood improvements without forcing a disruptive era change. Users should update wallets, and operators should prioritize the Node 11.0.1 pre-release to ensure a seamless transition.
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