The recent Nakamoto update has introduced significant changes to Velar DEX's farming mechanism. However, it's crucial to understand that these changes affect pools differently based on when they were deployed. 

This comprehensive guide will explore how farming works for both existing and new pools in the post-Nakamoto era.

Important Distinction in Pool Farming

There are now two distinct farming structures operating simultaneously on Velar DEX:

• Pools deployed before the Nakamoto update continue to follow the original farming structure

• New pools deployed after the Nakamoto update follow the new farming structure

Pre-Nakamoto Pools (Existing Pools)

For pools that were live before the Nakamoto update, the farming structure remains unchanged:

• Each epoch consists of 500 pre-Nakamoto blocks

• This translates to approximately 3 days per epoch

• Block validation time is approximately 10 mins

• These pools maintain their original farming parameters for consistency

Post-Nakamoto Pools (New Pools)

Pools deployed after the Nakamoto update operate under the new structure:

• Each epoch consists of 20,000 blocks

• This extends to approximately 4 days per epoch

• Block validation time is approximately 25-30 seconds

• These pools implement the new, expanded epoch structure

Impact on Farming Operations

Farmers must now be particularly mindful of which pools they're interacting with. When participating in multiple pools, it's essential to track whether each pool follows the 500-block or 20,000-block epoch structure. This distinction affects:

The timing of reward collections Entry and exit strategies Planning of farming rotations Portfolio management across different pools.

Looking Forward

This dual-structure approach demonstrates Velar DEX's thoughtful implementation of protocol upgrades. By maintaining support for pre-Nakamoto pools while introducing the new structure for fresh deployments, the platform ensures stability for existing farmers while paving the way for future improvements.

Practical Implications for Farmers

Understanding which structure applies to each pool is crucial for effective farming strategy. Farmers should:

1. Identify when each pool was deployed to understand its epoch structure

2. Adjust their farming schedules according to the applicable epoch length

3. Track rewards and plan collections based on the correct block count

4. Consider the different epoch lengths when planning multi-pool strategies

Conclusion

The transition to the Nakamoto update represents a significant evolution in Velar DEX's farming mechanism. The maintenance of two distinct epoch structures - 500 blocks for pre-Nakamoto pools and 20,000 blocks for new pools - showcases the platform's commitment to both stability and innovation. 

This dual approach ensures that existing farmers can maintain their strategies while new deployments can benefit from the updated structure.

For farmers on Velar DEX, success now requires understanding which epoch structure applies to each pool they farm in. This knowledge is essential for optimizing strategies and maintaining effective participation across different pools in the ecosystem.