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Public disclosure of 1 vulnerability affecting Bitcoin Core <24.0.1
Original Postby Antoine Riard
Posted on: September 19, 2024 08:12 UTC
In a recent correspondence, the significance of a new development in Bitcoin Core was highlighted, specifically referring to its independence from checkpoints for protection against known attacks.
This development was discussed in the context of a GitHub pull request (GitHub PR), indicating an ongoing conversation and action towards enhancing Bitcoin Core’s security and operational efficiency. The reference to commit ab0b5706b suggests that, despite previous beliefs or statements, checkpoints are still implemented within Bitcoin Core as of that commit. This information underscores an area of focus and potential improvement within Bitcoin Core's system, suggesting both the complexity and evolving nature of its security mechanisms.