Cardano Launches Dijkstra Testnet Ahead of Node 11.2 Protocol Upgrade
Cardano's Dijkstra testnet has opened to prepare for the upcoming node 11.2 upgrade, which will introduce several new features and improvements.
Cardano's Dijkstra testnet has opened to prepare for the upcoming node 11.2 upgrade, which will introduce several new features and improvements. Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.2166, up 0.7% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 2 outlets (Crypto.news, U.Today), plus live market data, as of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:07 UTC.
The Dijkstra testnet launch marks a significant step in Cardano's ongoing development roadmap, as it sets the stage for the node 11.2 upgrade that will bring major protocol enhancements and prepare the network for future scalability and functionality improvements.
- Cardano's Dijkstra testnet is now live for stake pool operators.
- Node 11.2 upgrade will support protocol version 12 without Leios.
- Planned features include nested transactions and Plutus V4.
- ADA price down 0.71% in 24 hours amid flat market conditions.
Both Crypto.news and U.Today report that Cardano has launched the Dijkstra testnet in preparation for the node 11.2 upgrade. They agree that this upgrade will support protocol version 12 without Leios and introduce several new features. However, U.Today provides additional details about the specific features, including nested transactions, account enhancements, guard scripts, Plutus V4, and freely withdrawable staking rewards, which are not mentioned in the Crypto.news coverage.
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- Cardano Launches Dijkstra Testnet Ahead of Node 11.2 Protocol Upgrade — this brief
Cardano has announced the launch of its public Dijkstra testnet, which is now available to stake pool operators. This testnet is a precursor to the upcoming node 11.2 upgrade, which will support a planned test-network upgrade to protocol version 12 without Leios.
According to the Intersect Upgrade Bulletin #39 released on October 22, DijkstraNet has been opened to the public. This development is part of Cardano's ongoing efforts to enhance its network capabilities and prepare for future scalability improvements.
The node 11.2 upgrade is expected to bring several new features to the Cardano network. These include nested transactions, account enhancements, guard scripts, and Plutus V4, as reported by U.Today. Additionally, the upgrade will allow for freely withdrawable staking rewards, which is a significant change for network participants.
The Cardano ecosystem has been actively working on these upgrades to improve the network's functionality and performance. The Dijkstra testnet will allow developers and stakeholders to test these new features and provide feedback before they are fully implemented.
In the current market context, the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.8 trillion, with 
Bitcoin down 0.46% in the last 24 hours. Cardano's ADA is also experiencing a slight decline, with a 0.71% drop in price over the same period, currently trading at $0.215062. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 50, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
Since this brief published about 20 hours ago, Cardano (ADA) has moved from $0.2151 to $0.2166 — +0.72%.
The chart plots ADA's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ADA ≈ ₦295.9 (about $0.2166), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 3.1% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 23, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Cardano Launches Dijkstra Testnet Ahead of Node 11.2 Protoco — questions & answers
What is the purpose of the Dijkstra testnet?
The Dijkstra testnet is designed to test new features and prepare for the node 11.2 upgrade, which will support protocol version 12 without Leios.
What new features will the node 11.2 upgrade introduce?
The upgrade will introduce nested transactions, account enhancements, guard scripts, Plutus V4, and freely withdrawable staking rewards.
How is the market reacting to the Cardano announcement?
ADA's price has declined 0.71% in the last 24 hours, while the overall market remains relatively flat.
How much is 1 Cardano worth in naira today?
About ₦295.9 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.2166. The naira price moves with both ADA's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Cardano in naira page for any amount.
Has Cardano's price moved since this brief was published?
ADA is up 0.72% since this brief first published — trading at $0.2166 now versus $0.2151 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto.news, U.Today, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.