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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 November 2024

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​

  • Updated end-to-end and smoke tests for the new 10000tDUST drop amount.
  • Used sync cache in smoke tests for improved consistency.
  • Persisted faucet wallet state every hour for better data stability.
  • Integrated v0.8.3 changes for better functionality and support.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed sync condition in smoke tests to improve reliability.
  • Fixed getting the latest run with a conclusion of success in CI.
  • Fixed rebuilding wallet if the chain was reset.
  • Fixed the logging of a finished health check to improve clarity.

Breaking Changes​

None

Known Issues​

None

Upgrade Instructions​

  • Ensure the new 10000tDUST drop amount is correctly reflected in tests and that the increased timeouts are applied where necessary.
  • Verify that smoke tests utilize sync cache correctly and that the sync condition is accurate.
  • Test that faucet wallet state is now persisted every hour and correctly updated.
  • Ensure compatibility with the v0.8.3 changes and the updated halo2-qa to qanet.

Other Changes​

  • Released wallet version 3.7.2.
  • Restored node version and updated load test.
  • Replaced outdated environments and improved tests.
  • Updated the Testnet configuration and fixed task manager logic for conditional task picking.