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December 18 - Ardor Testnet Hardfork

The Ardor testnet hardfork was completed on December 18, 2025, at block 20,200,200, marking an important milestone for the Ardor ecosystem. As part of the Ardor v.2.5.3 upgrade, the Nxt child chain is now live on the Ardor testnet, following the approval of the Nxt migration proposal by Ardor forgers and based on a snapshot of the Nxt mainnet taken at block 5,917,500 on November 23, 2025. To support testing and development, 50% of the Nxt supply on testnet has been reserved for developer accounts, meaning migrated accounts will initially receive 50% of their corresponding mainnet Nxt balance. As planned, aliases and Monetary System currency name ownership are also included in the snapshot. Looking ahead, the mainnet activation of the Nxt child chain is planned for late January 2026, based on a snapshot to be taken at Nxt block 6,000,000. Testnet participants are encouraged to start exploring the new Nxt child chain functionality.

Getting Started: Create Your Account and Use the Nxt Child Chain

The Ardor Beginners Series is back with a new episode designed to make onboarding into the Ardor ecosystem simple and accessible. This latest tutorial explains how to create an account and access the Nxt child chain directly from the Ardor wallet: the essential setup process, account security basics, and how to seamlessly interact with the Nxt child chain within the Ardor platform. Whether you’re discovering Ardor for the first time or looking to explore the newly activated Nxt child chain, this episode is the perfect entry point. Watch the video and join the conversation on the Ardor Forum.

Chinese Media Highlights the Ardor Beginners Series

The Ardor Beginners Series is gaining international attention, with Chinese media recently spotlighting the latest tutorials focused on Ardor’s evolving ecosystem. The coverage highlights how users can access the new Nxt child chain directly on the Ardor testnet, as well as key features introduced in Ardor v2.5.3. These guides play an important role in making Ardor’s multi-chain architecture more accessible to a broader, global audience, especially newcomers looking to understand and experiment with child chains. This growing visibility underscores Ardor’s commitment to education, usability, and global adoption, as well as the strong interest in its scalable, multi-chain approach.

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