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Faucet

Node is a component of the blockchain infrastructure that interacts with the Midnight network to perform tasks such as syncing, validating transactions, and maintaining the chain state.

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20 October 2023

Midnight 0.0.5 release notes​

Learn about the latest updates and improvements to the Midnight node, including new features, bug fixes, and breaking changes designed to enhance functionality and stability.

New Features​

  • Added docker-compose for easier development setup and running the project locally.
  • Implemented core authentication functionalities (login/password and JWT).
  • Added Postgres user repository.
  • Added user commands for handling authentication and access control.
  • Upgraded faucet to be compatible with Devnet.1 stack: wallet, node, indexer, proof server.
  • Upgraded wallet to version exposing address for unified implementation.
  • Implemented async polling pattern for token requests.
  • Started bootstrap for UI work and implemented functional UI with basic styling.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed default faucet_host value in Docker setup.
  • Fixed export paths to be relative for better integration.
  • Fixed random failures and improved stability when running on Linux.

Breaking Changes​

None

Known Issues​

None

Upgrade Instructions​

  • Ensure that docker-compose is properly set up for local development.
  • Update dependencies to match the new faucet and wallet versions.
  • Verify that the UI components are functioning as expected with the new styling.
  • Ensure async polling for token requests is implemented in the appropriate places.

Other Changes​

  • Released version 0.4.0-rc.1.
  • Refined rate limiting and debug print configuration on startup.
  • Updated API documentation and publishing processes for separate client packages.