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Node

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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10 May 2024

Midnight 0.3.3 RC2 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 support for referencing address.json.
  • Simplified the node setup process with dummy Ariadne.
  • Enhanced environment configuration handling by sourcing .envrc.local inside .envrc.
  • Introduced upgrade scripts.
  • Updated the node to Sidechains v0.0.26.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed issues with the generator build.
  • Addressed inconsistencies in image builds by testing them on pull requests.
  • Added E2E tests for additional RPCs.
  • Backported hotfix changes.

Breaking Changes​

  • Replaced the chain name with a network ID.
  • Removed default members from configurations.

Known Issues​

  • Some features may still require optimization.

Upgrade Instructions​

  1. Update the node to the latest version by pulling the Sidechains v0.0.26 update.
  2. Configure the .envrc file to reference .envrc.local for custom environment variables.