Cardano's upcoming Van Rossem hard fork has encountered a technical setback due to a memory regression issue identified during testing. Despite this, developers remain confident in meeting the planned late June 2026 launch. The upgrade to Protocol Version 11 aims to enhance efficiency and stability, with improvements to the Plutus framework for smart contracts.The memory issue, discovered during benchmarking of the 10.7.0 pre-release, led to increased RAM usage, prompting developers to implement targeted fixes before advancing to mainnet readiness. These fixes are set for inclusion in the 10.7.1 release, ensuring the upgrade path remains intact without requiring downstream API changes.In parallel, Cardano is expanding its analytics capabilities, integrating with Dune to enhance data visibility. Community-driven dashboards are gaining traction, reflecting increased engagement and transparency as the network prepares for the hard fork.