This week marks two important shifts across the Nexus network — one infrastructural, one cultural.
On the technical side, we’ve begun a big upgrade that migrates core backend systems, including wallet balances and the claiming system. This move strengthens the foundation of the Nexus testnet, positioning the network for greater durability and transparency. It’s a short migration window, and proving remains uninterrupted throughout.
At the same time, a new kind of proving experience is taking shape: Gridcrew Assembly is now live. This is the start of collaborative proving on Nexus — a season-based system where Runners choose sides, complete quests, and compete for collective rewards.
This Changelog covers both sides of the network — backend stability and social gameplay — as we continue building the future of verifiable infrastructure.
Gridcrew Assembly — Pick your team, prove together
For the first time, Runners can join a team and prove as a crew. Choose SYN, ACK, or FIN — three factions inspired by the rhythms of the network itself. Once you join, you’re locked in for the duration of the season.
Complete team quests at quest.nexus.xyz — from proving cycles to social missions
Earn daily points and unlock exclusive badges as you prove
Compete for collective rewards — it’s not about the biggest crew, but the most active one
Your performance strengthens your entire team. Gridcrew: Season 1 runs from October 16 to 31.
Upgrades underway
As of October 14, we’ve begun the process of migrating key components of the Nexus testnet backend — specifically the claiming system and wallet balances.
What to know:
Proving remains active and uninterrupted
Claims were temporarily unavailable, but are restored now
Claim transactions from before the migration will no longer be shown in the explorer.
All balances are fully restored
No user action is required. This is a standard backend upgrade — and a meaningful one: it lays the groundwork for a more transparent and durable testnet.Stay involved by exploring Nexus Docs, contributing on GitHub.
Ryan Crowe
