Paseo Testnet Runtime Upgrade Checklist

Preparation Tasks

[ ] Upgrade Proposal Review: Confirm that the core team agreed on the upcoming Runtime Upgrade.
[ ] Impact Analysis Completed: Which would be the impact of this Runtime Upgrade?.
[ ] PR Creation:: Run the script to backport the changes from the Polkadot Fellowship Runtime and solve all conflicts.
[ ] Benchmarking: Run benchmarks according to Paseo hardware specs and upload them as a different PR targeting the previous PR mentioned.
[ ] Chopsticks testing: Fork Paseo relay-chain and its system chains and commit the targeted runtime upgrade.
- [ ] Epoch and Era changes: Make chopticks to produce the necessary amount of changes to change the Era and assure blocks are still produced.
- [ ] XCM transfers: Make a teleport to the Paseo assethub and PAS reserved transfer to any available parachain.
[ ] Try-Runtime: Run try-runtime and mke sure that no state inconsistences are reported.
[ ] Polkadot Fellowship contact: In case of any issues detected during testing, contact any Polkadot Fellowship member to address the concern. If no issues this can just be checked.
[ ] Runtime upgrade on test instance: Commit the Runtime upgrade on the Paseo test instance and leave it running for a whole day.

Execution

[ ] DB Backup: Ask any infrastructure provider to produce a backup of the network before commiting the upgrade.
[ ] Notify Stakeholders: Distribute the communication plan through all relevant channels.
[ ] Schedule Upgrade Window: Decide on and communicate the upgrade window to all stakeholders. Use always CET Timezone for scheduling or communicating deadlines.
[ ] Final Pre-Upgrade Check: Conduct a last-minute check to ensure all systems and stakeholders are ready.
[ ] Commit Upgrade: Initiate the runtime upgrade process according to the planned procedure. Use always CET Timezone for scheduling or communicating deadlines.
[ ] Monitor Deployment: Closely monitor the network for any immediate issues during the upgrade.

Validation

[ ] Verify Network Stability: Check that the network returns to normal operation post-upgrade.
[ ] Confirm Upgrade Success: Validate that the new runtime version is correctly implemented across the network.
[ ] Stakeholder Feedback: Collect and review feedback from validators, developers, and users.

Post-Upgrade

[ ] Announce Completion: Inform stakeholders that the upgrade has been successfully completed.
[ ] Post-Upgrade Review: Conduct a review meeting to discuss the upgrade process, identify any issues, and document lessons learned.

Troubleshooting

[ ] Issue Tracking: Log any issues encountered during the upgrade in a dedicated tracker.
[ ] Resolve Critical Issues: Prioritize and address any critical issues that arise.
[ ] Communicate Ongoing Issues: Keep stakeholders informed about any unresolved issues and the plans for resolution.

Proposal Upgrade the Paseo Testnet runtime to version v1.2.5 to incorporate the latest improvements and critical security patches from the Polkadot runtime development.

Background Version 1.2.5 of the Polkadot runtime includes performance enhancements, security improvements, and additional features that will benefit the Paseo Testnet. These changes are intended to enhance network stability, security, and overall functionality.

Changes Introduced in v1.2.5

Performance Enhancements: Enhanced processing capabilities for high-volume transactions.
Security Improvements: Updated measures to bolster network security and resilience.
New Features: Introduction of new functionalities to improve developer and user experience on the network.
Rationale
Upgrading to v1.2.5 will ensure that Paseo Testnet remains robust, secure, and capable of supporting the latest developments in blockchain technology. The update aligns with our goal to provide a cutting-edge test environment for developers and validators.

Technical Details

Runtime wasm file: To be updated with the link once available.
Runtime JSON file: To be updated with the link once available.

Steps for Implementation

Validation of the new runtime against the current testnet setup.
Submission of the runtime upgrade proposal to the on-chain governance.
Coordination with validators to ensure a smooth upgrade process.

Impact

This upgrade is expected to improve the overall performance and security of the Paseo Testnet. It requires coordination among network participants to ensure seamless integration.

Additional Information

Detailed release notes can be found here: Polkadot Release v1.2.5

paseo-network / runtimes

Runtime Upgrade v1.2.5 #86