With the release of Erigon v3.0.1, we’re introducing something new: for the first time, our version comes with a name — Otterly Odyssey. This marks a small but meaningful evolution in how we present our software. From now on, each major version of Erigon will be accompanied by a distinctive name.
These names are not just labels — they’re a way to make each release more recognizable, memorable, and easier to reference in the community. Patch versions (like 3.0.2, 3.0.3, etc.) will continue under the same name as their parent major release.
This new approach reflects a broader goal: to make Erigon not only a high-performance Ethereum client, but also an accessible and user-friendly piece of infrastructure — one that developers, validators, and ecosystem partners can adopt and talk about more easily.
A Brief History of Erigon Versions:
Erigon has come a long way since its origins as Turbogeth. In the early days, releases followed a date-based versioning scheme:v2020.09.01, v2020.11.02, v2021.01.01 — simple and efficient, in line with the project’s early focus on performance and rapid iteration.
In mid-2021, the project officially transitioned to the name Erigon, signaling a new phase in its development. The versioning remained consistent, continuing with releases like v2021.06.01, v2021.07.02, and so on. These releases were frequent and pragmatic, reflecting the steady refinement of the client.
Starting in late 2021, Erigon adopted a semantic versioning format — v2.0.0 marked this transition — which helped standardize expectations around backward compatibility and feature progression.
Now, in 2025, with the release of v3.0.1 Otterly Odyssey, we’re entering a new chapter — one where each major version comes with a unique identity.
We believe this evolution in naming will help foster a stronger connection between our work and the community that uses it. Names give personality to software, and serve as useful anchors in conversations, documentation, and development roadmaps.
We’re excited to continue this journey, and we’re already looking forward to what the next named release will bring.
