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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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6 June 2024

Midnight 0.3.5 RC1 Plonk-only 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​

  • Introduced build simplification.
  • Added a sleep mode for debugging pods.
  • Updated addresses.json for ariadne-qa/qanet.
  • Updated chain specs for devnet and qanet.
  • Regenerated devnet parameters.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed outdated inputoutput image references.
  • Updated cargo.lock.
  • Addressed issues in chain spec files and addresses.json updates.

Breaking Changes​

  • Speeded up transaction processing time by removing the extra deserialization check.

Known Issues​

  • Minor inconsistencies may arise when migrating older chain specs to the updated versions.

Upgrade Instructions​

  1. Simplify your build process by pulling the latest updates with the build simplifications included.
  2. Update addresses.json to reflect the latest versions for ariadne-qa/qanet.
  3. Regenerate devnet parameters to align with the new chain specs and configurations.
  4. Verify that your transaction processing workflows adapt to the removal of the extra deserialization check.