Month At A Glance — February 2026
A quick rundown of the latest happenings and significant milestones within the Tezos ecosystem for February 2026.
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Welcome to our latest issue, Month At A Glance (February 2026), where we give a quick rundown of the latest happenings and significant milestones in the Tezos ecosystem on a monthly cadence.
February was a forward-looking month for the ecosystem. Early previews for the upcoming U upgrade opened the door for community feedback, while new financial products, infrastructure tooling, and cultural initiatives showed steady expansion beyond the core protocol. It was a mix of preparation for what’s next and tangible progress happening in parallel.
Let’s break it all down.
Ecosystem Insights #
Early Previews for the “U” Upgrade Go Public #
February gave us an early look at what’s being planned for the upcoming U protocol upgrade, and instead of dropping everything at once, core developers started sharing individual feature previews on Tezos Agora to gather feedback ahead of time. This is the kind of process that often goes unnoticed, but it’s where a lot of the important shaping happens. Before anything hits the on-chain proposal stage, ideas are opened up to scrutiny, discussion, and refinement.
The first feature preview introduces support for post-quantum user keys. In simple terms, this is about future-proofing Tezos cryptography against the long-term threat of quantum computing. It doesn’t replace existing signature schemes overnight and it doesn’t require users to take action today. Instead, it adds support for a NIST (U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology)-standardized quantum-resistant scheme so wallets, custodians, and tooling providers can begin integrating and testing early. It’s a proactive move, not reacting to a crisis, but preparing for one that may eventually come.
The second feature preview focuses on a major increase to the Data-Availability Layer (DAL) bandwidth, raising it from roughly 0.66 MB/s to 10 MB/s. That’s a significant jump and directly impacts scalability for rollups and high-throughput applications.
These are just the first two features shared publicly, with more expected to follow. If you care about where the protocol is heading, now is the time to keep an eye on Tezos Agora and contribute to the discussion while these ideas are still taking shape.
TezDev 2026 Tickets Go Live #
February also brought some forward-looking energy to the calendar: TezDev 2026 was officially announced, and ticket registration is now open. If you’re planning to attend, now’s the time to secure your spot (link to registration page).
TezDev has been the main annual gathering point for the Tezos ecosystem. It’s where protocol engineers, tooling teams, DeFi projects, artists, bakers, and curious newcomers and enthusiasts all end up in the same rooms, not just listening to talks, but actually exchanging ideas and building relationships. Some of the most interesting collaborations in this ecosystem have started from conversations at previous editions.
With just about a month to go, this is the moment to reserve your spot. TezDev has genuinely leveled up year after year, with stronger speaker lineups, deeper technical sessions, more side events, and better hallway conversations. If that trend continues (and it usually does), this edition could easily be the best one yet.
If you’re building on Tezos, or even seriously exploring it, don’t leave it to the last minute. Grab your ticket, lock in your travel plans, and make sure you’re in the room when the ecosystem gathers to compare notes and shape what comes next.
News From The Tezos Ecosystem: Quick Bits #
Beyond those insights, the ecosystem saw plenty of other noteworthy developments worth a quick look:
- Critical Mass Podcast Launch
Uranium.io launched its new podcast, Critical Mass, in February, with two episodes already live. The show explores uranium, energy markets, and the broader nuclear narrative, and is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. - Bitnomial Lists First U.S.-Regulated Tezos Futures
Bitnomial launched the first-ever U.S.-regulated futures contract for Tezos (XTZ), marking a notable step for institutional access. The move introduces regulated derivatives exposure to Tezos in the U.S. market, expanding the range of financial products available around the asset and signaling continued maturation of its trading infrastructure. - Revoke Adds Support for Etherlink
Revoke has added support for Etherlink, giving users an easy way to review and revoke token approvals on the network. It’s a small but important infrastructure addition that improves security hygiene, especially as activity across Etherlink continues to grow. - Chief Baker’s Installation Night Off
Chief Baker, aka Chris Pinnock, together with co-host Germán Delbianco, ran an Installation Night session walking through how to set up a Tezos node and baker using Octez. If you’ve ever wanted to see the process step by step, or are considering running infrastructure yourself, it’s a solid recording to learn from. - MoMI × Tezos Foundation Programming Opens in NYC
New programming from Tezos Foundation in collaboration with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is now open in New York City. The series continues bringing blockchain-powered digital art and cultural conversations into an established institutional setting, reinforcing Tezos’ growing footprint in the creative world and offering the public direct access to artist-led talks, screenings, and exhibitions.
Events #
- Tuesday🎙Tezday w Kevin Mehrabi — February 3rd
- Artz Fridays w Jeni (OneLoveArtDao)— February 6th
- Tuesday🎙Tezday Community Call — February 10th
- Artz Fridays w Jose Antonio Ojeda — February 13th
- Tuesday🎙Tezday Community Call — February 17th
- Artz Fridays w Mi Retratito — February 20th
- Tuesday🎙Tezday w Ryan Tanaka — February 24th
- Artz Fridays February’s Community Call— February 27th
Stay in the Conversation, Stay in the Know #
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