8th Jan 25
Intros:
Kevin Hammond: TSC Voting Member - Chair of TSC - IOE
Neil Davies: TSC Voting Member - PN Solutions
Johnny Kelly: TSC Voting Member - IOE
Adam Dean: TSC Voting member
Markus Gufler: TSC Voting member - Cardano Foundation
Nicholas Clark: TSC Voting Member - Tweag/Modus
Ben Hart: TSC Voting member - MLabs
Duncan Soutar: Secretary of TSC - Intersect
Matt Davies - Head of Technical Operations - Intersect
Hwang Hongket - Secretary of Core Infrastructure Roadmap - Intersect
Lewis Mayne - Secretary of Hard Fork Working Group - Intersect
Ricky Rand - General Manager - IOE
Duncan Coutts - WellTyped
Christian Taylor: Head of Open Source Office, Intersect Staff
Tex McCutcheon: Open Source Program Manager, Intersect Staff, Open Source Committee Secretary
Discussion Point
Notes
Actions: Responsible / Note
Plomin Hard Fork Update
Latest version of Node now ready for release 10.1.4
Recommendation for all SPOS and relays to upgrade to node version 10.1.4. - KH to update Comms
Node Version Protocol Clarification
Clarified that node version 10.1.4 does not change the protocol version but enables readiness for version 10 with added safeguards.
Ensure significant majority of nodes are upgraded before the hard fork. Update release notes accordingly.
Community Member Testing
Recognition that some members of the community have made during testing phase ahead of Plomin HF
Public acknowledgment planned for contributors going forward. Explore establishing a bug bounty program.
Hard Fork Readiness Metrics
Agreement on importance of transparency in communication to ensure at least 80% node upgrade before the fork.
Update communications to emphasize urgency and potential risks of not upgrading.
Maintenance of Tooling
Proposal to support widely used open-source tools like Lucid and Coyos with maintenance funding.
Aligns with existing working groups to triage and prioritize funding needs for critical tools.
Maintenance Contract with IO
Progress on defining business terms, fiscal audit processes, and reporting requirements.
Finalize business terms by end of the week and submit to Intersect for legal processing.
Tooling Working Group Proposal
Discussion on whether TSC or OSC should manage this initiative and ensure cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Proposal for OSC to lead, with TSC and Product Committee involvement for prioritization and oversight.
Release Note Updates
Current notes were vague and caused community confusion. Revised to clarify urgency and rationale for upgrades.
Updated release notes to specify potential DOS risks mitigated by node version 10.1.4.
Upgrade to Node Version 10.1.4
Decision: Ensure all SPOs and relays upgrade to version 10.1.4 before the hard fork.
Action: Update the release notes to clearly communicate the urgency and potential risks if upgrades are not performed.
Acknowledgment of Community Bug Finder
Decision: Publicly recognize the community member who discovered the bug.
Action: Include their contribution in official communications (with their consent).
Hard Fork Readiness Metrics
Decision: Establish 80% node upgrade as the informal threshold for hard fork readiness.
Action: Strengthen communications to encourage urgency without causing unnecessary panic.
Tooling Maintenance Initiative
Decision: Recognize the need for dedicated support for open-source tools widely adopted by the Cardano community.
Action: Align this initiative under the OSC, with input from the TSC and Product Committee.
Maintenance Contract with IOE
Decision: Finalize terms for a new maintenance contract with IO to ensure continuity of services.
Action: Submit heads of terms for Intersect review and start the legal process this week.
ClickUp Tool for TSC Management
Decision: Utilize ClickUp as a central tool for managing TSC agenda items, priorities, and decisions.
Action: TSC members to provide feedback on its utility after initial implementation.
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