Timeline
This table gives a rough timeline of what to expect with the new format. We will know the exact timeline (to within a few days) when we enter the locked in period.
| Time frame | Name | Begins when | Ends when | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2H 2024 - 1H 2025 | Proposal period | New format announced | Chia 3.0 released | * New format still under development * A CHIP will be released * Feedback will be welcome * Significant testing and refining required |
| 1H 2025 - 2H 2025 | Locked in period | Chia 3.0 released | Hard fork activated | * CHIP is finalized * Farmers must upgrade to 3.0 * Only old plots are valid |
| 2H 2025 - 2H 2026 | Replotting period | Hard fork activated | Old format becomes invalid | * New plots become valid * Old plots remain valid * Replot during this period |
| 2H 2026 and beyond | A new era | Old format becomes invalid | - | * Only new plots are valid |