We’ve released a significant upgrade to the Dusk node stack, including new versions of:
- Node Installer v0.5.7
- Rusk v1.3.0
- Rusk Wallet v0.2.0
This upgrade brings a wide range of improvements: enhanced performance, stronger encryption, better developer experience, and a number of long-awaited fixes that improve overall node stability.
If you are running a node, we strongly recommend upgrading as soon as possible to avoid any risk of falling out of sync or being soft-slashed.
Upgrade instructions: Upgrade your node | DOCUMENTATION
What’s New?
Node Installer v0.5.7
- Automatically installs the latest Rusk + Wallet versions
- Simplified IP detection for smoother setup
- Improved compatibility with more Linux distributions
Full changelog: Release v0.5.7 · dusk-network/node-installer · GitHub
Rusk Wallet v0.2.0
- Stronger encryption using PBKDF2 + AES-GCM
- More user-friendly UX: paginated history, clearer errors, better defaults
- Improved smart contract interactions with better output
- Fixes to staking, syncing, and transaction parsing
Full changelog: Release Rusk Wallet v0.2.0 · dusk-network/rusk · GitHub
Rusk v1.3.0
- New contract endpoints for more flexible dev tools
- Query filters for specific block ranges via the history API
- Incoming transactions now verified for size and format before propagating
- Faster, more reliable database with Piecrust 0.28.1
Full changelog: Release Rusk v1.3.0 · dusk-network/rusk · GitHub
This is one of the most substantial upgrades we’ve released to date. Please make sure your node is running the latest version to continue participating in consensus and avoid getting soft slashed.
Thank you to everyone helping maintain and secure the network!