Introduction
This information was updated on 5/20/2025.
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 the end of 2026. All farmers will need to replot in the year leading up to that date. This will be a gradual process, so farmers will have plenty of time to plan ahead.
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 to read the blogs.
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