Bitcoin Core Update Released with Key Enhancements: Everything You Need to Know
Bitcoin (BTC) has unveiled a major update with the release of Bitcoin Core v29.0rc2, marking a significant step in the cryptocurrency’s development. This release introduces several performance, security, and network efficiency improvements.
Bitcoin Core v29.0rc2, following the v28.0 release in October 2024, brings several notable updates. These include changes to the peer-to-peer (P2P) network, mempool policy, and mining processes. Additionally, new remote procedure calls (RPCs) and updated REST APIs are now part of the release.
One major update is the introduction of “ephemeral dust“, which allows dust outputs in zero-fee transactions. To spend unconfirmed outputs, the dust must be spent together with other outputs in a single transaction package. This new feature is part of the broader mempool and mining adjustments aimed at improving efficiency.
A new release candidate of Bitcoin Core, v29.0rc2, is available for testing.
This is a new major release, and follows v28.0.
Release announcement: https://t.co/x4eOYAhBHd
It is available from: https://t.co/cf2uXD7bas— Bitcoin Core Project (@bitcoincoreorg) March 28, 2025
Enhanced Wallet and Build System
The Bitcoin wallet has also seen GUI improvements, including a transition of the build system from Autotools to CMake, with a required minimum CMake version of 3.22. The update introduces new low-level tools, utilities, and updated tests, along with improved dependencies. Additionally, a new tool has been added that converts a compact-serialized UTXO snapshot into an SQLite3 database.
Overall Improvements
With these changes, Bitcoin Core v29.0rc2 enhances the overall network security and user experience. As Bitcoin continues to evolve, this release strengthens its position as the leading cryptocurrency, focusing on scalability and security.
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