> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.int3face.zone/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # ADR-010: Node Upgrades * ADR * ADR-010: Node Upgrades On this page ## Status[​](#status "Direct link to Status") In progress ## Context[​](#context "Direct link to Context") The Int3face chain requires regular updates to its node software to maintain security, stability, and performance. \ Node upgrades are essential to patch vulnerabilities, introduce new features, and ensure compatibility with the latest blockchain standards. \ By keeping the nodes up-to-date, we can enhance the network's resilience, scalability, and overall functionality. ## Steps to implement[​](#steps-to-implement "Direct link to Steps to implement") * Research the best practices for node upgrades in blockchain networks - [#121](https://github.com/Int3facechain/bridge/issues/121) * Develop a node upgrades for the Int3face chain - [#122](https://github.com/Int3facechain/bridge/issues/122) * Add automated tests to verify the node upgrade process - [#123](https://github.com/Int3facechain/bridge/issues/123) * Made the solution well documented and easy to follow for validators - [#124](https://github.com/Int3facechain/bridge/issues/124) ## Research[​](#research "Direct link to Research") Resources: * [Cosmos SDK x/upgrade](https://docs.cosmos.network/v0.47/build/modules/upgrade) * [Cosmos Academy migrations](https://tutorials.cosmos.network/academy/2-cosmos-concepts/16-migrations.html) ## Architecture Diagram[​](#architecture-diagram "Direct link to Architecture Diagram") node_upgrades_architecture