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Here's today's summary of the bitcoin-dev mailing list:
- Ava Chow announced Bitcoin Core version 28.1. It makes adjustments to p2p configurations to enhance usability & reduce startup failures. It also has internal ID counting updates, enhancements in key handling, build system improvements, & a call for community participation in reporting bugs and joining the announcement list
- nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp raised concerns about the reliability of transaction timestamp data, specifically the vulnerability of nLockTime. It can be manipulated for unfair prioritization benefits, undermining the effectiveness of new prioritization rules.
- Yuval Kogman critiqued misconceptions around privacy mechanisms, focusing on wabisabi credentials & Wasabi wallet. He sheds light on the challenges with safeguarding privacy and security, emphasizing transparency, comprehensive security measures, & ethical considerations.
