Introduction
This information was updated on March 3, 2026.
New Proof Format
In 2024 we announced that we were developing a new Proof of Space format. This is a long-term project which is not expected to be finalized until 2027. All farmers will need to replot if they want to continue farming. This will be a gradual process, so farmers will have plenty of time to plan ahead. See our timeline for more info.
The documents in this section describe a technology that is still being developed. Everything you read here is subject to change.
While the development of this technology is ongoing, we have put together several documents to answer all of your questions:
Current Blogs and CHIPs
The best place to start learning about the new Proof of Space is our latest blog post on the topic. To dive more into the specifications and provide your feedback, please refer to the appropriate CHIPs:
All the latest information regarding the new Proof of Space and its associated timelines can be found in those CHIPs. If you have questions that you do not feel are appropriate for the CHIPs they can be asked in our Discord server's "Plot format discussion" thread.
We have consolidated the high level information from the CHIPs into the below documents but please take note that the CHIPs will contain the most up-to-date information:
- A list of the expected plotting requirements
- A list of the expected farming requirements
- A timeline of when we expect to reach each milestone
- A list of frequently asked questions
- An overview of the new format
- The technical details of the new format
Blog Archive
These blog poss are listed in reverse chronological order. The newest posts will contain the most up-to-date information.
- Changes Coming to 3.0 -- 2026-02-27
- Understanding the Next Generation of Proof of Space -- 2025-05-19
- The Future of Farming is Green and Secure -- 2025-05-19
- Upcoming Changes for Chia’s New Proof of Space Format -- 2024-12-11
- Approaching the Next Generation of Proof of Space -- 2024-08-08