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As we continue to evolve, PAW is entering an important new phase focused on refinement, security, and long-term scalability.
On November 04, 2025 at 12:00pm UTC, we will temporarily take the PAW Chain offline to prepare for several major updates and upgrades that will set the foundation for the next stage of our ecosystem.
Why We’re Doing This
As mentioned in our previous blogs, the full chain audit has been underway, and we’re pleased to share that it is now fully completed. We’re moving forward with implementing the recommended updates to make PAW even more secure and future-proofed. These include several smaller but impactful adjustments that further strengthen stability, resilience, and performance across the network.
At the same time, we’re preparing our new brand design and strategy, aligning every layer of the ecosystem with the direction we’ve built around simplicity, security, and unified connectivity. This rebranding, together with the integration of our first-ever dashboard and a completely new UI and UX design, will be carried out while the chain is offline. The new dashboard will offer clearer navigation, improved accessibility, and a more seamless user experience across the ecosystem.
The work will take place over the holiday period, allowing the team to focus entirely on completing all updates, testing, and design integrations without disruption. The PAW Chain will return online at the beginning of Q1 2026, fully upgraded and ready for the next phase of growth.
What This Means
Users will have plenty of time to move their assets before the scheduled downtime.
No action is required from validators or delegators. All validator servers will simply go offline during this period and resume automatically once the network reactivates. The $PAW token will remain fully tradable on the Ethereum network throughout the process.
What’s Coming Next
When PAW goes live again, the update will introduce a range of new capabilities, including:
- Taxable tokens
- Multi-wallets under a single seed phrase to simplify asset management.
- Additional updates that we’ll reveal closer to relaunch.
What’s Next for You
We’ll host an AMA on Thursday at 5 PM UTC to talk about this update, answer questions, and share what’s coming next.
In our next blog, we’ll explore PAW’s enterprise strategy, outlining how we’re creating a foundation that enables institutions, businesses, and projects to deploy with confidence.
This phase marks an important milestone for PAW. We’re excited for what comes next and grateful for everyone who continues to be part of this journey as PAW grows into its next era.
FAQ
What happens to my tokens during the downtime?
All tokens remain safe. $PAW continues to trade on Ethereum, and we’ll provide clear instructions before the network comes back online.
Do validators need to make changes or updates?
No action is required. Validator nodes will simply go offline during the maintenance period and resume automatically once the chain returns.
Do I need to do anything with my $wPAW?
No, you don’t need to take any action with your $wPAW. Just make sure your tokens are on the Ethereum network to access the ETH liquidity pool.
How long will the network be offline?
The network will remain offline during the rebranding, dashboard integration, and implementation of audit updates. The holiday period provides an ideal window for our team to complete everything thoroughly, with the chain returning online at the start of Q1 2026.
Will there be new features after relaunch?
Yes. Taxable tokens, multi-wallet support, and several other network-level enhancements will be available once PAW returns online.
Can I leave all my PAW Chain tokens on the network during that time ?
Yes, PAW Coin and all the PAW Chain tokens are safe during this period and can stay in your PAW Wallet.
Remember that you can’t bridge out till the network is online again.