Neo X has rolled out TestNet v0.5.2, a patch upgrade to its EVM-compatible blockchain that finalizes its Geth v1.15-style architecture and revises peer-to-peer block broadcasting. The update adds execution-layer blob storage and related APIs for EIP-4844, which may require around 288 GB of disk space, and introduces fixes for snap sync and DKG-related anti-MEV issues. Node operators must upgrade from earlier versions to stay synchronized and update validator configuration flags before MainNet deployment.

NeoBurger, a smart contract staking protocol launched in 2021, will wind down operations following Neo's planned overhaul of voting rewards and staking. Services continue until May 1, 2026; GAS distribution stops from May 1 to Aug. 1; all functionality ends after Aug. 1. Users are advised to redeem bNEO and withdraw funds.

Between January 19 and January 25, Neo co-founder Da Hongfei shared a preliminary financial report stating the project held more than US $430 million in total assets as of year-end 2025 and outlined a plan to direct all capital toward NEO, GAS, and ecosystem growth. Over the same period, the core team rolled out Neo-CLI v3.9.0 with a Feb. 3 MainNet hard fork deadline, Neo SPCC published the NeoGo v0.116.0 update, and various community activities, governance talks, and game development milestones advanced across the network.

The Neo core development team announced Neo‑CLI v3.9.0 on Jan. 19, with deployment to the T5 TestNet scheduled for Jan. 21 and MainNet activation planned for Feb. 3. The release introduces fee reductions, a native Treasury contract, wallet and security upgrades, and requires a hard fork. Hotfixes v3.9.1 and v3.9.2 were issued on Jan. 21, and operators must move to v3.9.2 before the MainNet fork.