# Cosmos SDK v0.53.0 Release Notes

💬 [**Release Discussion**](https://github.com/orgs/cosmos/discussions/58)

## 🚀 Highlights

Announcing Cosmos SDK v0.53

We are pleased to announce the release of Cosmos SDK v0.53! We’re excited to be delivering a new version of the Cosmos SDK that provides key features and updates while minimizing breaking changes so you can focus on what matters most: building.

Upgrading to this version of the Cosmos SDK from any `v0.50.x` release will **require a coordinated chain upgrade**.

For more upgrade information, check out our [upgrading guide](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/v0.53.0/UPGRADING.md)

## 📝 Changelog

Check out the [changelog](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/v0.53.0/CHANGELOG.md) for an exhaustive list of changes, or [compare changes](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/compare/v0.50.12...v0.53.0) from the last release.