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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.
  • Implemented core authentication functionalities (login/password and JWT).
  • Added user commands for 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.
  • Bootstrap for UI work and started implementing functional UI.
  • Added SSL option for encryption during startup.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed default faucet_host value in Docker.
  • Fixed export paths to be relative for easier integration.
  • Fixed random failures and improved stability when running on Linux.
  • Fixed issue with ledger and token requests by implementing async polling pattern.

Breaking Changes​

None

Known Issues​

None

Upgrade Instructions​

  • Ensure Docker and the docker-compose setup is properly configured for local testing.
  • Verify that the upgraded faucet is compatible with Devnet.1 and the new wallet version.
  • Update to the latest UI features, with proper styling and functional implementation.
  • Update token request mechanisms to handle async polling.

Other Changes​

  • Released version 0.4.0-rc.2.
  • Attempted to improve the stability of server specs.
  • Refined publishing process for smoother deployment.
  • Updated API documentation.