Bitcoin Core 30.0rc2 release candidate is available

Sep 28 - Sep 28, 2025

  • The availability of binaries for the Bitcoin Core version v30.0rc2 has been announced, accessible through [Bitcoin Core's official site](https://bitcoincore.org/bin/bitcoin-core-30.0/test.rc2/).

This version is a release candidate for an impending major version release, indicating it is a pre-final release intended for testing purposes. The source code for this release can be explored via a signed tag found on GitHub.

For those interested in the specifics of this release, preliminary release notes are available for review at the Bitcoin Core DevWiki page, providing detailed insights into the updates and changes introduced in this version. Additionally, a testing guide has been published to assist in the evaluation of this release candidate, which can be found at Bitcoin Core's testing guide. Community members and users are encouraged to report any issues or comments they have regarding this release candidate through the designated GitHub issues page, located at GitHub Issues.

Release candidates serve a critical role in the development cycle by allowing users to test and validate the software before it reaches its final version. Assuming no critical problems are identified with v30.0rc2, it will subsequently be tagged as the official v30.0 release. This communication underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance and refine Bitcoin Core, inviting community participation in the process to ensure a stable and reliable platform for Bitcoin operations.

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