Turmoil at the freenode IRC network

There are now rumours that the new freenode owners are planning to drop their user database and start from scratch with a new codebase and new owners. Also these global notices appeared:

[Global Notice 1/3] We are moving past legacy freenode to a new fork. The new freenode is launched. You will slowly be disconnected and when you reconnect, you will be on the new freenode. We patiently await to welcome you in freedom's holdout - the freenode.
[Global Notice 2/3] If you're looking to connect now, you can already /server chat.freenode.net 6697 (ssl) or 6667 (plaintext). It's a new genesis for a new era. Thank you for using freenode, and Hello World, from the future. freenode is IRC. freenode is FOSS. freenode is freedom.
[Global Notice 3/3] When you connect, register your nickname and your channel and get started. It's a new world. We're so happy to welcome you and the millions of others. We will be posting more information in the coming days on our website and twitter. Otherwise, see you on the other side!

https://paste.ubuntu.com/p/KPXwdzD9Yf/ https://www.irccloud.com/pastebin/raw/Exiq8XAu