🚀 Cosanta 19.0.0 RC4 Released
A new version has been released:
Cosanta Core v19.0.0-cosa-rc4
🔗 
This release includes bug fixes identified during testing, along with additional stability improvements.
⚠️ Please note:
This version is still not recommended for use on mainnet.
However, testing is actively ongoing and is now approaching the final stage.
The official release of Cosanta v19 is getting closer.
GitHub
Release v19.0.0-rc4 · cosanta/cosanta-core
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This version is based on Dash Core v19.3.0 — a transition from the v18 branch to a new codebase
What’s important in v19 (key points from release notes):
Major core upgrade
includes hundreds of changes from Bitcoin Core (versions 0.19–0.23)
improvements in performance, security, and network stability
High Performance Masternodes
introduced a new type of masternodes (HPMN)
prepares the network for scaling and future services
new role distribution logic across the network
BLS cryptography update
migration to the standard BLS scheme
changes in key and signature formats
important for security and future compatibility
Wallet changes
wallets are no longer created automatically
improved key management security
faster rebroadcast of stuck transactions (from ~24 hours to ~1 hour)
CoinJoin improvements
simplified operation for SPV clients
better compatibility via masternode data
Network changes
removed deprecated reject message (BIP61)
updates to p2p protocol and node behavior
RPC and infrastructure
new RPC commands for masternode management
changes in CLI and configuration
dependency updates and legacy code cleanup
Important
this is a network-level mandatory upgrade (hard fork in Dash)
