Cardano's second node Amaru cleared to build mainnet blocks since November 5: what changes for delegators

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Analysis: since November 5, Amaru, Cardano's second node, has been allowed to build blocks on mainnet as well. What that means for delegators, staking tax and the ADA price at $0.181.Two separately built controls for the same aircraft: this is how Cardano will work with two node programs.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsWhat is confirmed: since November 5, 2026, block production with Amaru, the second node software for Cardano, is no longer restricted to testnets. That is stated in the release notes for version 10.11.20261105 on the Amaru release page on GitHub. Our assessment follows further down: for the stability of the blockchain this is real progress, for the price hardly anything in the short term. If you have delegated ADA to a stake pool, you do not need to do anything today. The delegation stays as it is, the coins remain in your own wallet, and there is no lock-up period. On Saturday evening, November 7, ADA traded at around $0.181 or €0.162, dow...