Pactus Newsletter, January 2026 - Two Years Strong

New Year. New Momentum. Stronger Network

As we step into 2026, Pactus isn’t just celebrating another month, we’re celebrating two full years of proving that blockchain can be different. Two years of unwavering commitment to simplicity, efficiency, and true decentralization. Two years of building something that actually matters.

While others spent 2024 and 2025 chasing hype cycles, Pactus stayed focused on the fundamentals. And you know what? It worked. The network is stronger than ever, the community is more engaged than ever, and 2026 is already shaping up to be our most transformative year yet.

Let’s dive into what kicked off this incredible year.

Tokyo Has Landed: Pactus v1.11.0

On January 25, we released Pactus v1.11.0 (Tokyo), marking the first major software release of 2026. And what a way to start the year.

the first major Pactus release of 2026 — and a big step forward for wallets, tooling, and third-party integrations.

The Tokyo release introduces a new wallet engine that processes every block, extracts wallet-related transactions, and stores them in a dedicated database. This change lays the groundwork for richer wallet features and enables external applications to track incoming transactions directly from a Pactus node, without relying on external services.

If you haven’t upgraded yet, now’s the time. Head over to the download page and get v1.11.0 running. Your node will thank you.

Two Years by the Numbers

January 24, 2026, marked exactly two years since that first block was created. Pactus didn’t just survive, it thrived. The network grew stronger. The community grew larger. The technology grew more refined. And we did it all while staying true to the principles that made Pactus special in the first place.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come since January 24, 2024, when the Pactus Mainnet first came alive.

730 days of uptime. That’s two full years without a single network failure, no emergency shutdowns, no catastrophic bugs that required rolling back the blockchain. Just steady, reliable operation day after day.

5,000+ active validators. Every single one of these validators represents someone who chose to be part of Pactus. Someone who set up a node, staked their PAC, and started securing the network. This is what decentralization looks like in practice.

0 compromises made. We said we’d build a blockchain that’s simple, efficient, and sustainable. We said anyone could validate without needing expensive hardware or delegating stake to pools. We said we’d prioritize community governance over corporate control. Two years later, we haven’t compromised on any of it.

100% community-driven vision. From PIP proposals to release naming votes to testnet feedback loops, every major decision involves the people who run the network. Not a board of directors. Not venture capital investors. Just You!

Decentralization isn’t just about the protocol, it’s about the people. And Pactus has some of the best.

What Makes This Anniversary Different from Others?

Most blockchain projects celebrate anniversaries by talking about their market cap, their funding rounds, their celebrity endorsements, or their partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. Pactus celebrates something different: consistency.

• Consistency over hype: While others chased trends, Pactus delivered steady, predictable releases focused on fundamentals
• Community-first always: From codename voting to testnet feedback loops, every decision involves the people who run the network
• Sustainable by design: Two years of proving that energy-efficient consensus isn’t a compromise, it’s the smarter path forward

What’s Under the Hood: Protocol Development

Let’s talk about what the development team has been working on behind the scenes.

The first Pactus software cycle of 2026 officially kicked off in early January. This means the development team is already planning and building features for the next release after Tokyo. Roadmap priorities for the year ahead include:

• Protocol resilience features to make the network even more robust
• Usability enhancements to make running a node easier for non-technical users
• Ecosystem expansion tools to help developers build on Pactus

Looking Ahead: The Rest of 2026

If January is any indication, 2026 is going to be extraordinary.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming (note: these are high-level directions, more details will be shared in upcoming newsletters and community town halls):

Q1 2026: Tokyo stable release rollout, enhanced documentation, community tooling improvements

Q2-Q3 2026: Protocol resilience features, usability enhancements, ecosystem expansion initiatives and smart contract platform

Q4 2026: Year-end optimizations, preparing for 2027 roadmap, community retrospectives

But here’s the thing: roadmaps are great, but what really matters is execution. And Pactus has proven, release after release, that we deliver.

How You Can Contribute Right Now

Pactus is only as strong as its community. Here’s how you can help make 2026 even better:

Test the latest releases. When release candidates drop, spin up a test node and report any issues. Your feedback makes the final releases better.

Vote in governance polls. Whether it’s choosing release codenames or voting on protocol improvements, your voice matters. Use it.

Run a node. Every validator strengthens the network. Whether you’re staking 1 PAC or 1,000 PAC, you’re contributing to decentralization.

Join the conversation. Discord, Twitter/X, GitHub, wherever you’re comfortable, join the discussions. Share ideas. Ask questions. Help newcomers. Build the community.

Help with documentation. Clear, accurate documentation is critical at this stage. If you notice gaps, unclear explanations, or outdated sections, helping improve the docs makes Pactus easier to use and build on.

Every contribution matters. Every voice counts.

Thank You

Two years. 730 days. Over 5,000 validators. Countless community members. Hundreds of contributors.

None of this happens without you.

To every tester who caught a bug before it reached production. To every validator securing the network block after block. To every community member answering questions and welcoming newcomers. To every developer building on Pactus. To every believer who saw the vision and decided to be part of it.

Thank you.

As we celebrated our first anniversary in January 2025, we looked back at an incredible first year. Now, one year later, we’re not just looking back, we’re looking forward. Because the best is yet to come.

Here’s to sustainable consensus. Here’s to community-first development. Here’s to never compromising on what matters.

Here’s to two years down and a lifetime of innovation ahead.

Welcome to 2026. Let’s make it count.

Pactus Newsletter: The Pactus monthly newsletter is published on our website and distributed to subscribers via email during the first week of each month. It recaps key highlights and important news from the previous month.