The Cardano ecosystem is witnessing significant enhancements to its Lace wallet, coinciding with the imminent Van Rossem hard fork. Recent updates aim to streamline user experience and prepare for network upgrades.
Lace, a Web3 wallet for Cardano, has rolled out versions 2.0.3 and 2.0.4, addressing key pain points. Version 2.0.3 resolves a white screen glitch that hindered migration and DApp connectivity, and fixes issues with legacy Nami wallet imports. Version 2.0.4 introduces customizable view modes—Side Panel and Tab—alongside an auto-lock timer and corrected translations for Spanish and Japanese.
These improvements come as the Cardano network gears up for the Van Rossem hard fork, an intra-era upgrade to Protocol Version 11. The upgrade is expected to enhance Plutus performance, ledger consistency, and node security. Stake pool operators and developers on preview are advised to upgrade to Cardano Node 11.0.1 Pre-Release to ensure a smooth transition.
The Van Rossem fork does not mark a new era for Cardano, meaning transaction formats stay unchanged, minimizing disruption for wallets, DApps, and exchanges. While late June 2026 is the target date, final rollout depends on readiness and governance approvals.