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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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2 July 2024

Midnight 0.3.6 RC1 release notes​

The Midnight node release for the existing qa-net/devnet environments (environments whose ledgers are based solely on the Plonk-based proving system).

New Features​

  • Lowered the transaction limit to test the devnet environment.
  • Made the seed argument optional.
  • Backported the transaction generator to the Plonk branch.
  • Added a storage monitor to the Plonk branch.
  • Introduced the ability to override the d parameter and committee mode.
  • Created a runtime WASM containing the d parameter override.
  • Updated qanet chain specs and addresses.json.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed the Docker build for the transaction generator, ensuring compatibility with WSS RPC.
  • Addressed issues with the seed parameter in boot nodes.
  • Updated the cargo.lock file.
  • Fixed and enabled all E2E tests.

Breaking Changes​

  • Updated to Node 0.3.6, requiring compatibility adjustments for environments using older versions.
  • Bumped spec version to 0.2.3 with the new d parameter override.

Known Issues​

  • Minor inconsistencies may occur when testing the lowered transaction limits in custom environments.
  • Further optimizations may be required for the storage monitor in high-load scenarios.

Upgrade Instructions​

  1. Update the node to version 0.3.6 by pulling the latest changes.
  2. Adjust your configurations to accommodate the optional seed argument.
  3. Test the new transaction limits on your devnet environment to ensure compatibility.
  4. Verify that your workflows align with the updated d parameter and committee mode settings.
  5. Update your chain specs to version 0.2.3 with the new d parameter override.