Self Chain Mainnet V2 Proposal Has Passed: CosmWasm Smart Contracts Are Coming to Mainnet
The governance proposal to upgrade Self Chain to Mainnet V2 has officially passed.
This marks a major step in our journey to simplifying user accessibility in web3. With this upgrade, CosmWasm smart contracts will become a native part of the chain’s infrastructure, enabling developers to build, deploy, and scale applications directly on Self Chain.
Proposal Outcome
- Proposal Status: PASSED
- Vote Result: 100% YES
- Quorum: Achieved
- Voting Period: April 11 – April 16, 2025 (11:00 AM UTC)
Following this result, the upgrade is scheduled to go live at block height 4,805,959, expected to occur on April 18, 2025, at 11:08 AM UTC.
Check results here
What Mainnet V2 Enables
CosmWasm integration introduces an advanced smart contract framework to Self Chain. It is designed to support high-throughput applications while maintaining security and composability across chains.
Key capabilities include:
- Native CosmWasm Smart Contracts
- High-performance execution
- Cross-chain interoperability via IBC
- Developer-ready tooling and infrastructure
This upgrade expands the development surface of the network and reinforces the foundation for future applications across DeFi, gaming, infrastructure, and beyond.
What’s Next
At the scheduled block height, the Self Chain network will halt and resume with Mainnet V2 live. This marks the activation of smart contract functionality through CosmWasm, giving developers access to a secure and flexible environment for building on-chain applications.
If you’re a validator, node operator, or developer preparing for the upgrade, please refer to the original proposal blog for detailed guidance on upgrade steps and deployment readiness.
Read the full proposal blog here:
https://blog.selfchain.xyz/governance-proposal-for-self-chain-mainnet-v2-is-now-live/
Moving Forward
Mainnet V2 formalizes the next phase of Self Chain’s roadmap. It reinforces our commitment to a modular, developer-first environment and lays the groundwork for the applications and integrations to come.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the vote. Your involvement ensures that Self Chain continues to move forward with purpose.
It’s time to build.
About Self Chain
Self Chain is the AI-powered intent layer for Web3, and a Modular L1 simplifying blockchain interactions. By combining keyless wallets (MPC-TSS/AA), intent-driven automation, and seamless multi-chain access, Self Chain eliminates complexity, making Web3 more intuitive, autonomous, and secure.
With Keyless Wallets and AI-powered intent execution, users can seamlessly onboard, manage assets, and interact with dApps without handling private keys or complex transactions. Self Chain’s AgentFi Infra enables autonomous on-chain AI agents to execute transactions, optimize DeFi strategies, and interact across ecosystems, while PayFi powers seamless, real-time blockchain payment systems, aligning with the evolving demands of the emerging global economy. Developers benefit from tools like the Intent SDK, Keyless Wallet SDK, and Account Abstraction Plugins, enabling the next generation of AI-driven applications with enhanced security and efficiency.