On September 18, COINOTAG news revealed that Celestia has successfully launched the Lemongrass upgrade. Announced via social media, this marks Celestia’s inaugural mainnet upgrade, featuring streamlined one-click interaction through IBC and inter-chain accounts. Key updates in Lemongrass include the implementation of CIP-6 to set a minimum gas price aimed at reducing low-quality transactions. Moreover, CIP-9 enhances cross-chain transfer efficiency by introducing packet forwarding middleware.
Additionally, CIP-10 establishes a new signal mechanism for network upgrades to facilitate quicker future enhancements. The upgrade also brings in CIP-14, which introduces cross-chain account functionalities to bolster interoperability with the Cosmos ecosystem. Furthermore, CIP-20 streamlines the network by discontinuing the Blobstream module, thereby optimizing the network architecture and boosting overall performance. These innovations signify a significant leap forward in enhancing Celestia’s blockchain capabilities.