Mainnet Upgrade v0.69: Scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 18:00 UTC (~01:00 WIB January 22). This upgrade focuses on performance, stability, and includes an increase in the ConsensusSubmitMessage fee from $0.0001 → $0.0008 USD (for long-term sustainability). Estimated downtime ~40 minutes. Developers are advised to test on testnet first.
Other Activities: Hedera sponsors "Blockchain Central Davos" and USA House.
New Partnership: With America250 for digital experiences.
HIP-1249: Update throttling smart contract for higher throughput.
RWA & tokenization remain strong (Hedera excels in ranking development activity).