https://darkcointalk.org/threads/rc5-launching-september-22nd.2382/RC5 - Spork Ahead!
Development has been moving along consistently and we’re almost ready to launch. We’re going to be launching RC5 on the 22nd (Next Monday).
Instant Transactions
We’re working on a paper describing the instant transaction system, expect that on Friday. We’ll also have more announcements and very detailed development update coming later this week.
What's included and what's the plan?
RC5 has a basic version of enforcement built into it that when activated will guarantee masternode payments are present in a block. So far, testing has proven the code is working and we're in the process of working out some of the final issues with it. The code is very simple and when activated the network will simply reject blocks from pools that have not updated.
Open Source
Darksend will be open sourced one week after RC5 has been released, September 29th. This will allow updates if needed before the code is released.
What's Next?
Darksend is working really nicely with no pressing issues presently. I would like to take some time and implement the Instant Transaction system immediately following release or RC5.
-Evan