From 2902a5a13d8484cf87169d479996ae6a8b35bef7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: krystal <56278409+theekrystallee@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 10:57:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] chore: added final v0.73 release notes + highlights + graphic + minor typo edits Signed-off-by: krystal <56278409+theekrystallee@users.noreply.github.com> --- hedera/networks/release-notes/services.mdx | 52 ++++++++++++++++++- .../accounts-and-hbar/create-an-account.mdx | 10 +--- 2 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/hedera/networks/release-notes/services.mdx b/hedera/networks/release-notes/services.mdx index b25631b0..fa78c0d5 100644 --- a/hedera/networks/release-notes/services.mdx +++ b/hedera/networks/release-notes/services.mdx @@ -6,13 +6,56 @@ description: "Consensus Node release information" Visit the [Hedera status page](https://status.hedera.com/) for the latest versions supported on each network. ## Release v0.73 - + **MAINNET UPDATE: MAY 20, 2026** - + **TESTNET UPDATED: APRIL 29, 2026** +### Release highlights + +Release v0.73 enables [HIP-1261 Simple Fees](https://hips.hedera.com/hip/hip-1261) and [HIP-1313 High-Volume Entity Creation](https://hips.hedera.com/hip/hip-1313) on mainnet, and completes [HIP-1357 Block Node Rewards](https://hips.hedera.com/hip/hip-1357) and [HIP-1137 Block Node discoverability](https://hips.hedera.com/hip/hip-1137). Together, these changes make fees easier to predict, add optional burst capacity for entity creation, and establish on-chain Block Node discovery and operator rewards. + + + **Simple Fees (HIP-1261)** + + Enables a **base + extras** fee model in USD (system file `0.0.113`), with node, network, and service components. Fees are deterministic across nodes so SDKs and mirror nodes can match consensus-node calculations. + + **Benefits** + + * Simplifies fee estimation compared with the legacy resource-based schedule + * Expands Simple Fees coverage across additional transaction types and queries + + **High-Volume Entity Creation (HIP-1313)** + + Adds optional `high_volume` entity-creation capacity using separate throttle buckets and utilization-based pricing (`highVolumeRates`) in the Simple Fees schedule. Requires HIP-1261; standard throttles and pricing are unchanged unless the flag is set. + + **Benefits** + + * Supports higher burst entity-creation rates without consuming standard throttle capacity + * Records `high_volume_pricing_multiplier` in transaction records for transparent auditing + + **Tier 1 Block Node Operation Rewards (HIP-1357)** + + Distributes additional daily rewards from account `0.0.801` to consensus node accounts that operate an eligible Tier 1 Block Node (PUBLISH API) listed in `associated_registered_node`, based on `targetYearlyBlockNodeRewardsUsd`. + + **Benefits** + + * Compensates block-stream operators who meet both consensus and block node obligations + * Adds per-node reward distribution and eligibility metrics for monitoring + + **Block Node Discoverability (HIP-1137)** + + Completes the on-chain registered-node registry so operators can publish Block Node endpoints (including multiple APIs per endpoint) via `AddressBookService` transactions. Clients can discover nodes from network state instead of static configuration. + + **Benefits** + + * Provides a trustworthy, operator-managed source for finding Block Nodes + * Links consensus node accounts to registered nodes for rewards and operations + + + ### [**Build 0.73.0**](https://github.com/hiero-ledger/hiero-consensus-node/releases/tag/v0.73.0) @@ -229,6 +272,11 @@ Visit the [Hedera status page](https://status.hedera.com/) for the latest versio +## Performance Results + + ![](/images/networks/release-notes/services/0.73_performance_measurement_results.png) + + ## Release v0.72 **MAINNET UPDATED: APRIL 28, 2026** diff --git a/hedera/sdks-and-apis/sdks/accounts-and-hbar/create-an-account.mdx b/hedera/sdks-and-apis/sdks/accounts-and-hbar/create-an-account.mdx index e08463b2..8aa1a356 100644 --- a/hedera/sdks-and-apis/sdks/accounts-and-hbar/create-an-account.mdx +++ b/hedera/sdks-and-apis/sdks/accounts-and-hbar/create-an-account.mdx @@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ println!("The new account ID is {}", new_account_id); ## Get Transaction Values -| Method | Type | Description | +| **Method** | **Type** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | | `getKey()` | Key | Returns the public key on the account | | `getInitialBalance()` | Hbar | Returns the initial balance of the account | @@ -213,14 +213,6 @@ println!("The new account ID is {}", new_account_id); | `getStakedNodeId()` | long | Returns the node ID | | `getStakedAccountId()` | AccountId | Returns the node account ID | | `getReceiverSignatureRequired()` | boolean | Returns whether the receiver signature is required or not | -| **Method** | **Type** | Description | -|---|---|---| -| `getKey()` | Key | Returns the public key on the account | -| `getInitialBalance()` | Hbar | Returns the initial balance of the account | -| `getAutoRenewPeriod()` | Duration | Returns the auto renew period on the account | -| `getDeclineStakingReward()` | boolean | Returns whether or not the account declined rewards | -| `getStakedNodeId()` | long | Returns the node ID | -| `getStakedAccountId()` | AccountId | Returns the node account ID | | `getReceiverSignatureRequired()` | boolean | Returns whether the receiver signature is required or not | | `getHighVolume()` | boolean | Returns whether this transaction uses [high-volume throttles](/hedera/core-concepts/high-volume-entity-creation) |