More on the node sale and Mainnet plans.

This week’s special edition of Midweek with Max, or rather, Late Week with Max, covered a wide range of updates and community questions. Due to scheduling conflicts and back-to-back AMAs, this session provided an in-depth look into the latest progress on the Hemi network, including node sale updates and the timeline for Mainnet launch.

Max kicked off the discussion with an overview of the ongoing engineering efforts focused on infrastructure scalability and the final HVM upgrade. These developments are key steps toward mainnet readiness. While there has been speculation about whether mainnet is already live due to sightings on platforms like Stargate and Sushi, Max clarified that mainnet is currently private. Partners have been onboarding in preparation for the public launch, ensuring a seamless experience for users when the network officially opens.

A significant portion of the discussion revolved around the node sale and its impact on network decentralization. Max explained the rationale behind different node tiers and their respective emissions schedules. Additionally, the team addressed concerns about full dilution value (FDV) calculations, token unlock schedules, and the economic incentives for node operators. To ease accessibility, the team is working with third-party infrastructure providers, enabling users to run nodes without handling technical setup themselves.

On the topic of mainnet launch, Max emphasized that while the exact date remains fluid due to ongoing technical and ecosystem preparations, the target remains within February. The team aims to announce a firm date within the next couple of weeks. The phased approach to network activation ensures that liquidity, staking opportunities, and dApp integrations are all in place before the full public launch.

Looking ahead, the team is gearing up for major events, including Consensus Hong Kong, ETH Denver, and Bitcoin Investor Week in New York, setting the stage for Hemi’s broader adoption and visibility.