Are node operators sleeping on the job? I take a look at upgrade patterns in my latest post:
https://blog.lopp.net/when-do-bitcoin-node-operators-upgrade/
Many times, an app's update just claims "bug fixes" but actually introduced ads, and I couldn't roll it back afterwards.
I'm not saying I worry the same about Bitcoin Core. I'm saying years of dishonest release notes have molded me to not update what hasn't seemed broken to me.
Be aware that critical security updates will not be announced in release notes.
Because doing so puts unpatched nodes at risk.
