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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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27 November 2024

Midnight 0.7.0 RC3 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​

  • Enhanced support for MidnightRuntimeApi, enabling RPC endpoints to handle multiple runtime API versions.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed issues in RPC endpoints, enabling them to process multiple versions of the MidnightRuntimeApi without compatibility issues or runtime failures.

Breaking Changes​

  • Updates to RPC handling may require adjustments to tools and workflows interacting with older versions of the MidnightRuntimeApi.

Known Issues​

  • Additional testing may be required for environments utilizing custom runtime APIs.

Upgrade Instructions​

  1. Update the node to version 0.7.0-rc3 by pulling the latest changes and assets.
  2. Test all workflows relying on RPC endpoints to ensure compatibility with the enhanced runtime API handling.