Timeline
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This information was updated on March 3, 2026. For the latest information, refer to CHIP-49.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1H 2024 - 1H 2026 | Proposal period | New format announced | Chia 3.0 released | * CHIP-48 and CHIP-49 released * Feedback welcome |
| 1H 2026 - Nov 2026 (block 9'562'000) | Locked in period | Chia 3.0 released | Hard fork activated | * CHIPs are finalized * Farmers must upgrade to 3.0 * Only old plots are valid |
| Nov 2026 - Jun/Jul 2027 (block 10'741'648) | Replotting period | Hard fork activated | Old format becomes invalid | * New plots become valid * Old plots remain valid * Replot during this period |
| 2H 2027 and beyond | A new era | Old format becomes invalid | - | * Only new plots are valid |