🚀 PirateCash Core v19.0.0 Released — A Major Network UpgradeThe PirateCash network has reached a new milestone with the release of
PirateCash Core v19.0.0, the first major version in the 19.x series. This update brings significant architectural improvements, enhanced performance, and lays the foundation for future network evolution.
Download:https://p.cash/en/download/🧠 Built on a Proven FoundationPirateCash Core v19.0.0 is based on
Dash Core v19.3.0, incorporating all features, fixes, and optimizations introduced across versions 19.0 through 19.3. These improvements have been adapted for the PirateCash network.
⚡ High-Performance MasternodesA new masternode type has been introduced —
High-Performance Masternodes (HPMN).
They are designed to support Platform-level services while maintaining existing responsibilities like ChainLocks and InstantSend.
With the v19 hard fork, the network now supports masternodes with
40,000 PIRATE collateral.
🔗 PIP-0001: Corsa Messenger Integration (Stage 1)This release introduces Stage 1 of
PIP-0001, integrating the Corsa decentralized messenger into masternode operations.
Masternodes must now run a
local Corsa node, validated via authenticated RPC before activation.
🔐 BLS Scheme UpgradeThe network migrates to a modern
BLS scheme aligned with IETF standards, improving signature handling, quorum validation, and future compatibility.
💼 Wallet Changes* Wallets are no longer created automatically on startup
* Existing wallets load as configured
* New wallets must be created manually (GUI / CLI / RPC)
🌐 Network & Performance Improvements* Removed legacy BIP61 reject messages
* Improved CoinJoin support for light clients
* Enhanced ChainLocks and masternode list handling
* Block processing optimizations
* Reduced sensitive logging
* Improved large wallet rescan handling
⚙️ Upgrade InstructionsIf you are running an older version:
1. Shut down your node completely
2. Install v19.0.0
3. Restart and allow migration
On first launch, a database migration will run (up to ~30 minutes).
Downgrading below v19.0.0 is NOT supported without full reindex or resync.
🧩 Masternode Operator Requirements* Upgrade
Sentinel to v1.7.3+* Run a
local Corsa node* Configure RPC:
corsarpcuser=
corsarpcpassword=
corsarpcport=
Core verifies the Corsa node before enabling masternode mode. If the check fails, the masternode will not start.
🗺 Updated Roadmaphttps://pirate.cash/#roadmap2025 — Native support in P.CASH
2026 — Pirate Messenger
2026 — Core v19 (current release)
Next — ZERO KNOWLEDGE (planned)
🔄 Backports from Bitcoin CoreIncludes selected updates from Bitcoin Core v0.18–v0.21+ (excluding SegWit and RBF).
🐞 Reporting Issueshttps://github.com/piratecash/piratecash/issues⚓ Moving ForwardPirateCash Core v19 is a major step toward a more scalable, modular, and privacy-focused network.
With high-performance masternodes and Corsa integration, PirateCash continues building next-generation decentralized infrastructure.