SIG-Etcd has released the first beta of etcd v3.7.0, a significant update for the distributed database. This version introduces RangeStream, a feature designed to improve handling of large result sets, enhancing latency and memory management. The release also includes refactoring and cleanup of legacy components and interfaces, improving overall performance. The developers encourage users to test the beta and report any issues found in the etcd repository. A key highlight is the removal of the last vestiges of etcd v2store, completing the transition to v3store. This transition may introduce breaking changes, particularly for users not on v3.6.11, so feedback is requested regarding any problems encountered. This beta release also incorporates updates to bbolt and raft libraries. Furthermore, the release timeline is linked to the End of Life (EOL) for etcd v3.4, which will cease updates after May. The community is prepared to release an additional security patch for v3.4 if required, before its ultimate deprecation. Users are urged to upgrade from v3.4. Future betas are planned, potentially with further protobuf refactoring leading to release candidates and the final version in June or early July. Feedback is actively solicited through GitHub issues, the Kubernetes Slack channel, and the etcd-dev mailing list.