Bitcoin Core v30 Release: What’s Changing & Why It Matters | Murch

In this episode, prolific Bitcoin Core contributor Murch discusses the forthcoming Bitcoin Core v30 release. We explore the evolution of the release process, the shift from legacy Berkeley DB wallets to descriptor wallets, new features for power users and businesses, performance gains like faster indexing, upgrades to networking and mining interfaces, and the cultural debate around conservatism, protocol changes, and developer neutrality. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:02 Overview of Bitcoin Core Release Process
03:08 Details on Bitcoin Core Version 30.0
05:34 Evolution of Bitcoin Core Development
11:32 In-Depth on Wallet Changes
21:06 Technical Improvements and Features
24:22 Mining and Network Decentralization
29:38 Node Operators and Version 30 Benefits
41:56 Conservatism in Bitcoin Development
45:15 Final Thoughts
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