# Standard Indexing Service Implementation process #### **Phase 1 — Fractal** Node upgrade ✅ On February 11, the Fractal Node upgrade was already activated at block height 1,500,000, which enforces the consensus mechanism change (Adjusted block reward distribution from the 1:2 (Merged Mining : Permissionless Mining) to 1:1:1 (Merged Mining : Permissionless Mining : Indexing) and enables the subsequent reward distribution change. * Fractal node v0.3.0 Release: [https://github.com/fractal-bitcoin/fractald-release/releases/tag/v0.3.0](https://t.co/UiuYOyReiH) * Source code changes (v0.3.0): [https://github.com/fractal-bitcoin/fractal/commits/fractal-29.x/](https://t.co/j8NCY260LA) * Technical notes: [https://github.com/fractal-bitcoin/fips/blob/main/fip-101-technical-notes-part-1-node-changes.md](https://t.co/WIeIpOPCYR) * More details on FIP-101: [https://github.com/fractal-bitcoin/fips/blob/main/fip-101.md](https://t.co/C7P79O1Vrb)
### ➡️ What's Next #### **Phase 2 — Lightweight Indexer Release (Expected in March)** We will develop and open-source a lightweight indexer to ensure data availability and open for anyone who might want to test the indexing and staking mechanism. All indexing block rewards generated in Phase 1 and 2 will be temporarily held in a static address, and will be allocated entirely to rewarding testers and early participants once Phase 3 is activated ⚠️ For developers, miners, and others interested in participating in the Phase 2 lightweight indexer testing, please stay tuned and be patient. We will keep you updated as progress continues. #### **Phase 3 — Staking and Reward Distribution Live (2026 Q2)** The full standard indexing service goes live with staking and reward distribution activated. At this stage, all users will be able to participate in indexing staking and earn rewards.