Bitcoin Core version 0.12.1 released

[mishra1994u]

Thanks for this release!
So now it pays off and the realization of lightning network is coming closer and closer.
Awesome! Smiley

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[Lauda]

How long do we have to wait for the new SegWit release?

It is expected to be released within the next version 0.12.x (most likely 0.12.2), and possibly before the halving. There isn't a fixed date yet, but it isn't that far away either.

So now it pays off and the realization of lightning network is coming closer and closer.

This doesn't show the progress of the development of LN. This displays the necessary changes/additions on which the LN is going to be built upon. To get a closer look at LN you can either take a look here or here.

[Real-Duke]

It is expected to be released within the next version 0.12.x (most likely 0.12.2), and possibly before the halving. There isn't a fixed date yet, but it isn't that far away either.

Thanks for that, just checked several times https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/releases
upon a new release candidate with the feature

[Mandoy]

I'm not sure how this "community support" is calculated exactly?

That's an interesting question!

For sure it's not "calculated" by talking to 4 miners and a few companys, create a timeline and then tell everyone else to suck it.

Its better not to listen to ideas of people who have no or less knowledge on that matter. You know calculation is very important so its better if you consult technical personnel regarding that matter. hope this helps

[Noojna]

Is this new realease of Bitcoin core a mandatory update? Will my Bitcoin send transactions still go through if I do not update to this new software?

[achow101]

Is this new realease of Bitcoin core a mandatory update? Will my Bitcoin send transactions still go through if I do not update to this new software?

It is not mandatory and you can still send Bitcoin without upgrading. However it is recommended that you do upgrade as it has several bug fixes and a soft fork.

[vetpet]

Waiting for 0.13. The 0.12.1 is not stable, at least on my system (debian), two times crashed without logs.

[Mikestang]

I'm hoping they fix the library file (or whatever it was) with the next version that makes it so core doesn't run on XP any more.

[achow101]

I'm hoping they fix the library file (or whatever it was) with the next version that makes it so core doesn't run on XP any more.

I wouldn't count on it. The exact issue was never identified; it was simply theorized that it could be related to Qt, but no one is sure of it. 0.13 will upgrade to a newer Qt version, but it is not guaranteed to work with XP. In any case, support for XP has officially ended: https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/8240.

[Meuh6879]

I'm hoping they fix the library file (or whatever it was) with the next version that makes it so core doesn't run on XP any more.

work good ...

1) need restarter app to maintain the process online : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1114415.msg12386392#msg12386392


2) need to kill process every 24h to maintain the 24h/24 pressure on the P2Pool server, too (always core problem, but with restriction of the mempool, work good now).


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v0.13 planned ?
I see new nodes with 0.12.99 and v70013 protocol version here ... 

[chixka000]

I wasnt able to use the core wallet until now lol because of my net problem i guess waiting for the blocks is just crazy but i really do love wallets like this because the said the this is more secure than online wallets

[uquid]

I wasnt able to use the core wallet until now lol because of my net problem i guess waiting for the blocks is just crazy but i really do love wallets like this because the said the this is more secure than online wallets

Yes it always take time for synchronizes with network but it more secure

[ruselbd]

Is it me or this new version came out fast then the usual updates ?
anyone know when the "Segregated Witness" thing is going to happen btw ? I know that something is supposed to happen this April and the block thing on next year ?

[achow101]

Is it me or this new version came out fast then the usual updates ?

The minor versions do not come out on a fixed schedule. They come out when there are urgent bug fixes or when a soft fork is ready to begin deployment. The major releases come out every 6 months or so. The next major release (0.13) is coming out very soon. The first release candidate has already been released, with the official version scheduled for August 1st.

anyone know when the "Segregated Witness" thing is going to happen btw ? I know that something is supposed to happen this April and the block thing on next year ?

It will happen after 0.13, in 0.13.1, and probably 0.12.2 as well. The release of it is still TBD.

[Meuh6879]

0.13 RC1 is here ! 

https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-0.13.0/

[PremiumCodeX]

Thank you for the news about the release!

As I understand from the text, upgrading to 0.12.1 is not mandatory, but highly recommended due to bug fixes, updated translations and softwork. However, the fact also is advised to be considered that the new release is not compatible backward with < 0.12.0 versions, which means if you have any software that uses < 0.12.0, you should be extra cautious with the update and do not just update blindly!

Good luck to you!

[Meuh6879]

0.13 RC2 is ready !

https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-0.13.0/test.rc2/

Changelog : https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/compare/v0.13.0rc2...master

[willieaames]

Great news. New features, fixes and improvements coming so often these days. How can we track the progress of this release and get some ideas as to when these features can come into effect?

[Meuh6879]

0.13 RC3 is here !
https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-0.13.0/test.rc3/

Changelog : https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/compare/v0.13.0rc3...master

[agamasrori]

What is the meaning of BIP? Anyone can help me please