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Bitcoin Core recently released version 25.0, which introduces a range of enhancements, bug fixes, and performance optimizations alongside updated translations.
Noteworthy improvements include modifications to the P2P and network systems, new and updated RPCs (Remote Procedure Calls), and adjustments to mempool and relay policies.
Bitcoin Core version 25.0 is now available, including new features, various bug fixes and performance improvements. Transactions of non-witness size 65 bytes and above are now allowed by mempool and relay policy. This is to better reflect the actual afforded protections against…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) May 26, 2023
Specifically, these changes now permit transactions of non-witness sizes exceeding 65 bytes, enabling greater flexibility in transaction sizes and reinforcing protection against CVE-2017-12842.
Bitcoin Core enjoys widespread support across major operating systems like Linux, macOS, and Windows. Additionally, the new update addresses scalability and transaction speed concerns within the Bitcoin network, prompted by the emergence of Ordinals.
It is worth mentioning that Peter Schiff, a well-known critic of cryptocurrencies, recently announced an art project involving NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain.
I’m pleased to announce an art project with one of my favorite artists, Market Price. This collaboration features the original painting “Golden Triumph” as well as a series of prints and Ordinals inscribed on the #Bitcoin blockchain. For information go to https://t.co/lEFJmgYTCk pic.twitter.com/vyoErYv39q
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) May 26, 2023
This surprising development has sparked various reactions, with some highlighting the apparent inconsistency between his past criticisms and his current involvement in the space.
Despite this, Schiff clarified that the project is an artistic tribute to gold, with certain aspects appealing to Bitcoin enthusiasts. At the time of writing, the price of Bitcoin stood at $26,710, experiencing a marginal increase over the past 24 hours.