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Cardano Web3 Wallet Gets New Update Ahead of Major Hard Fork
TL;DR
The Cardano web3 wallet Lace has been updated to version 2.0.4, enhancing user experience by integrating Cardano, Midnight, and Bitcoin. Key fixes include improved DApp connectivity and a new auto-lock timer feature.
Key points
- Lace wallet updated to version 2.0.4
- Integrates Cardano, Midnight, and Bitcoin
- Improvements in DApp connectivity
- Introduced auto-lock timer feature
- Fixed translation issues in Spanish and Japanese
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Cardano web3 wallet Lace has seen a slew of improvements in recent weeks. The update revolves around the Lace 2.0 extension, which brings Cardano, Midnight, and Bitcoin in one place so that users can manage their assets without bouncing between wallets or interfaces.
In a recent tweet, the Lace team outlined improvements for Lace version releases in recent weeks.
Quick update on Lace 2.0, we've been busy behind the scenes smoothing things out and making the experience better with each release.
What's been fixed:
2.0.3
• Fixed an issue where some users saw a white screen and couldn't complete migration or connect to DApps
• Wallet…— lace.io (@lace_io) May 9, 2026
Lace 2.0.3 release fixes an issue where some users saw a white screen and couldn't complete migration or connect to DApps. It also resolved an edge case preventing certain legacy wallets (originally imported from Nami) from upgrading from Lace v1 to v2. This also brought improvements to DApp connector visibility and overall stability and added faster, clearer loading indicators among other improvements.
The Lace version 2.0.4 release added a default view mode, allowing users to switch between Side Panel and Tab with automatic fallback where needed. The release also introduced an auto-lock timer in Wallet Settings to reduce frequent password prompts. It also fixed missing translations in Spanish and Japanese for some labels among other improvements.
Cardano prepares for intra-era hard fork
Cardano is preparing for an intra-era hard fork to Protocol Version 11, which enhances Plutus performance, ledger consistency and node security.
Named the Van Rossem hard fork, the upgrade avoids an era transition to minimize integration burdens while introducing enhanced primitives, VRF key uniqueness and updated reference input rules.
This update is projected to take place in late June 2026, with steady progress made in preparation and ecosystem readiness.
Q&A
What improvements were made in the Lace 2.0.4 update?
The Lace 2.0.4 update introduced a default view mode, an auto-lock timer, and fixed translation issues in Spanish and Japanese.
How does Lace 2.0.3 enhance DApp connectivity?
Lace 2.0.3 fixed a white screen issue that prevented some users from completing migration or connecting to DApps.
What assets can users manage with the updated Lace wallet?
Users can manage Cardano, Midnight, and Bitcoin assets all in one place with the updated Lace wallet.
