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 Bitcoin Ships Major Core 28.0 Update, What Is New?

Nearly six months after the debut of Bitcoin Core 27.0, the BTC development team have launched the latest update of the protocol. Dubbed Bitcoin Core 28.0, this new iteration comes with a couple of improvements and bug fixes for the Bitcoin mainnet.
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 The update includes various bug fixes that address vulnerabilities, contributing to a more secure environment for users. Notably, it fixes a high-risk vulnerability related to memory denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, which could have been exploited through headers spam .Upgraded Privacy Features: Bitcoin Core 28.0 brings improved privacy functionalities, which are crucial for users concerned about transaction anonymity and data protection. 
 Overall, Bitcoin Core 28.0 represents a significant step forward for the Bitcoin network, enhancing its security, privacy, and performance. Users are encouraged to update to this latest version to benefit from these improvements and contribute to a more robust Bitcoin ecosystem. 
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