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We’re happy to launch Litecoin Core 0.21.2. This can be a new main model launch, together with new options, varied bugfixes and efficiency enhancements, in addition to up to date translations. This replace contains full node, pockets and mining assist for MWEB. It’s endorsed for all customers to improve to this model.
The way to Improve
Firstly, thanks for operating Litecoin Core and serving to safe the community!
As you’re operating an older model of Litecoin Core, shut it down. Wait till it’s fully shut down — which could take a couple of minutes for older variations — then observe these easy steps: For Home windows: merely run the installer For Mac: copy over to /Purposes/Litecoin-Qt
For Linux: copy cowl litecoind
/litecoin-qt
.
NB: upgrading instantly from an ‘finish of life’ model of Litecoin Core is feasible, however it may take some time if the information listing must be migrated. Previous pockets variations of Litecoin Core are typically supported.
Compatiblity
Litecoin Core is supported and extensively examined on working programs utilizing the Linux kernel, macOS 10.10+, Home windows 7 and newer. It’s not really useful to make use of Litecoin Core on unsupported programs.
Litecoin Core must also work on most different Unix-like programs, however just isn’t as incessantly examined on them.
MWEB fields added to BlockIndex, and block serialization format has modified. Downgrading to older variations is unsafe. If upgrading to 0.21.2 after MWEB has activated, you could resync to obtain MWEB blocks.
Notable Adjustments
Consensus Adjustments
P2P and community adjustments
- A brand new service flag, NODE_MWEB (1
- Nodes now announce compact block model 3 assist, informing friends that they will present MWEB knowledge in compact blocks.
Up to date RPCs
getblockheader
now returns a furthermweb_header
area containing the entire MWEB header knowledge, and anmweb_amount
area containing the entire variety of cash pegged-in to the MWEB after making use of the block.getblock
now returns a furthermweb
area containing MWEB header data, and the entire inputs, outputs, and kernels within the MWEB block.- Added
mwebweight
,descendantmwebweight
,ancestormwebweight
, andmweb
fields togetrawmempool
,getmempoolancestors
,getmempooldescendants
, andgetmempoolentry
. - Added new fields to explain MWEB transaction inputs, outputs, and kernels for
getrawtransaction
.
Adjustments to Pockets or GUI associated RPCs could be discovered within the GUI or Pockets part under.
New settings
- Added “fMWEBFeatures” possibility for enabling the brand new “Superior MWEB Options” management.
Pockets Database
- Added “mweb_coin” sort which shops MWEB cash and their derived keys.
- Added CHDChain model 4 which incorporates an MWEB key index counter and the stealth deal with scan key.
- Added CKeyMetadata model 14 which incorporates the MWEB key index.
- Added FEATURE_MWEB = 210000 minimal database model.
Pockets RPC adjustments
- Added ‘listwallettransactions’ which matches the transaction checklist show values.
GUI adjustments
- Added an “Superior MWEB Options” management for testing. It’s solely out there when the “-debug” argument is provided, and the choice is turned on within the settings dialog.
Obtain Binaries
To obtain, please go to the obtain web page here. Alternatively, you may view the obtain folder here.
Please use GPG to confirm the integrity of the discharge binaries. This ensures that the binary you have got downloaded has not been tampered with. Linux, MacOS and Win32 cygwin command line GPG directions can be found here. Please additionally be aware that we GPG signal the binaries as a comfort to you, the last word strategy to confirm the integrity of the builds is to construct them your self utilizing Gitian. Directions on the best way to carry out these builds, could be discovered here.
For this launch, the binaries have been signed with key identifier 0x3620e9d387e55666 (davidburkett38’s key).
WARNING
Regardless of this model being closely examined, this model should include bugs. At all times backup your pockets.dat file earlier than upgrading. When you encounter any points, please tell us by posting to the bug reporting part under.
Supply code & Construct directions
The grasp department incorporates the most recent commits to the subsequent secure releases of Litecoin Core.
Construct directions for Linux could be discovered here.
Construct directions for OSX could be discovered here.
Builds directions for Home windows could be discovered here.
Bug Reporting
Submit any points you encounter right here and one of many Litecoin builders will help you.
Mailing Lists
Join bulletins solely or improvement dialogue.
Hashes for verification
These are the SHA-256 hashes of the launched information:
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Credit score
Because of everybody who instantly contributed to this launch: