Bitcoin Core v31.1rc1 is now available

The latest release candidate for Bitcoin Core, version v31.1rc1, is now available for download. This preliminary version serves as a test release ahead of the final minor version update. Interested parties can access the binaries from Bitcoin Core's official website. Additionally, the source code for this release has been made publicly accessible on GitHub under the signed tag, which can be viewed at GitHub - bitcoin/bitcoin/tree/v31.1rc1.

Further details about what's included in this release are outlined in the preliminary release notes. These notes provide essential insights into the updates and fixes incorporated in this candidate version and can be found at GitHub release notes. As with any release candidate, community participation is crucial. Users are encouraged to download and test this version. Reporting any issues encountered during testing is vital and can be done through the project’s GitHub issues page at GitHub issues - bitcoin/bitcoin.

This testing phase is critical as it helps ensure that no significant problems remain unaddressed before the release candidate transitions to the official v31.1 release. Your feedback and active participation in testing can significantly contribute to the robustness and stability of the upcoming official release.