Do you guys always verify the download when you update to the latest version?
I’ve been using Core as my main wallet since 2013, I am not a big tech expert. I really hate upgrading my version because I don’t feel comfortable doing it.
I have a question, when downloading from
www.bitcoincore.org has anybody ever had funds compromised by being unlucky enough to download a compromised or maliciously altered version? I’m pretty sure this has never happened from an official source like
www.bitcoincore.orgI know dumb people get phished but I’m talking about bitcoincore.org
There has never been a rogue software here, no?
I know how to right click the download file & check the digital signature @ Bitcoin Core Code Signing Association.
I can’t verify hashes with other programs etc, that’s beyond my capability.
My reason for this thread is taproot, I am still running 0.17.0 because I hate updating. Other question, if I just kept running 0.17.0 are my funds safe once taproot activates & will I be negatively impacted by staying on an older version?
Edit: Just to confirm my computer is 100% clean & free of malware. It is used for nothing other than Bitcoin Core Wallet.