Skip to main content

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.

Link to related documentation

24 January 2025

Midnight 0.7.1 RC1 release notes​

This patch release focuses on performance optimizations, caching enhancements, and CI fixes to improve the stability and efficiency of the Midnight node.

New Features​

  • The LRU cache size for state management has been expanded.

Changes​

  • Fixed the continuous integration (CI) pipeline to properly publish Docker images again.
  • Updated the runtime spec_version to 000_007_001.
  • Adjusted LRU cache initialization values.

Bug Fixes​

  • Resolved CI publishing issues that prevented the correct deployment of new images.
  • Fixed inconsistencies in cache configuration to align with increased workload demands.

Breaking Changes​

None

Known Issues​

  • Further enhancements to caching may be required in edge cases involving high transaction loads.

Upgrade Instructions​

  1. Update the node to version 0.7.1 RC1 by pulling the latest changes and assets.
  2. Verify the correct deployment of CI-built Docker images in your pipeline.
  3. Test node performance under high load to confirm the benefits of increased state cache size.