Arbitrum has made a significant advancement in its ecosystem with the successful activation of the ArbOS 61 Elara upgrade on August 20. This upgrade introduces new tools for Orbit chains, enhancing the platform's capabilities for enterprise-level deployments, according to the results published in the material.
Elara Upgrade Features
One of the key features of the Elara upgrade is the optional protocol-level compliance filtering, specifically designed for private Orbit chain operators. This feature aims to facilitate enterprise use cases without imposing censorship on the public Arbitrum One or Nova networks.
Node Operator Requirements
Additionally, the upgrade requires node operators to update to Nitro v3.11.3, ensuring that all participants in the network are aligned with the latest enhancements. Another notable change is the expansion of the Stylus contract size limit from 24 KB to 96 KB, which provides developers with increased flexibility to create larger and more complex smart contracts.
Significance of the ArbOS 61 Elara Upgrade
Overall, the ArbOS 61 Elara upgrade represents a pivotal moment in Arbitrum's evolution, transitioning from a single Layer 2 solution to a more diverse ecosystem that includes
- Arbitrum One
- Nova
- customizable Orbit chains
Following the recent ArbOS 61 Elara upgrade, the Arbitrum Security Council has addressed a discrepancy in the Delegated Voting Power of the ARB token contract. For more details, see read more.















