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🚀 Ethereum Client Geth Releases Update To Address Vulnerability

According to Odaily, developers of the Ethereum client Geth have released version 1.14.13, codenamed 'Schwarzschild,' on Thursday. This update specifically addresses a vulnerability affecting the Geth peer-to-peer (p2p) layer, which could potentially lead to denial-of-service attacks on nodes running this version. The update may also impact Layer 2 clients.

#Ethereum #Geth #Update #Vulnerability #Cybersecurity #DenialOfService #Layer2
🚀 Arbitrum Chains Unaffected By CVE-2025-24883 Vulnerability

According to PANews, Arbitrum developers have announced on the X platform that Arbitrum Nitro and all Arbitrum chains are not impacted by the CVE-2025-24883 vulnerability. Arbitrum Nitro is based on go-ethereum, which makes it immune to this issue. Consequently, operators of Arbitrum Nitro nodes on any Arbitrum chain do not need to take any action. However, it is strongly recommended that node operators update to the latest stable version to benefit from newly released features and bug fixes.

#Arbitrum #CVE202524883 #vulnerability #ArbitrumNitro #goethereum #nodeoperators #update
🚀 Cairo v2.10.0 Released With Starknet 0.13.4 Integration

According to Odaily, the latest version of Cairo, v2.10.0, has been released and is now associated with Starknet 0.13.4. The update includes several enhancements such as adjusting the priority of output diagnostics, using the correct type for snapshot mismatches, adding const to Starknet types, and default inclusion of gas redeposit.

#Cairo #Starknet #Release #Update #Enhancements #GasRedeposit #Diagnostics
🚀 Ethereum Client Geth Releases Critical Update to Fix Mainnet Block Creation Issue

According to PANews, the Ethereum protocol's key client, Geth, has released version 1.15.2 to address a bug affecting mainnet block creation. This urgent update resolves a regression issue in the beacon consensus engine, which previously caused validators to miss block creation opportunities, potentially leading to economic losses.

The regression problem in earlier versions impacted the consensus engine's handling of mainnet block construction due to the absence of a defined MergeNetsplitBlock in the chain configuration. This change was introduced in a recent update to the beacon consensus engine, resulting in the mainnet not being recognized as operating under the Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism, thereby disrupting block creation and expected network performance. Developers explained that the regression issue originated from the removal of a testing method called TestingTTDBlock. This method was initially added during internal testing to simulate Merge blocks. After its removal, the system no longer bypassed the dependency on total difficulty, which previously allowed the engine to ignore the normal fork sequence and inadvertently enabled the Merge before the London fork.

Users running version 1.15.1 are advised to upgrade to version 1.15.2 immediately to avoid missing block creation opportunities and incurring economic penalties. Geth v1.15.2 now includes a configuration that correctly identifies the mainnet as being in a post-Merge state and restores the necessary network discovery protocol, thereby reinstating expected operational parameters.


#Ethereum #Geth #blockcreation #update #mainnet #PoS #consensus #crypto #blockchain #economiclosses
🚀 Bitcoin Developers Warn Of Vulnerability In Lightning Network Software

According to Odaily, experienced Bitcoin developer 'Calle' has issued a security alert to operators of nodes running older versions of Lightning Network Daemon (LND) 0.18.5 or LITD 0.14.1 software. The vulnerability is linked to how LND processes the description field of lightning invoices, potentially allowing hackers to remotely manipulate payment statuses and steal funds. Satoshi Labs co-founder Pavol Rusnak also highlighted this issue, urging Lightning Network users to promptly update their node software. The newly released versions, LND 0.18.5 and LITD 0.14.1, address this remote threat. It is important to note that LND 0.18.5 was only released last week, leaving many LND nodes outdated and vulnerable. As of the report's release, there are hundreds or possibly thousands of outdated LND nodes. Historically, LND has been the preferred software for most Lightning node operators.

#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #SecurityAlert #NodeSoftware #Hackers #Vulnerability #Update #SatoshiLabs #Funds #LND
🚀 Keet Releases Major Update to Enhance P2P Communication

According to PANews, Keet has announced the release of the first upgrade to version 4 of its peer-to-peer (P2P) communication application. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted that this update focuses on foundational optimizations, aiming to provide stronger technical support for building decentralized P2P applications and communities. The official statement noted that the new version includes a rewrite of 10,000 lines of code, significantly improving operational efficiency and preparing for the next phase of private communication.

#Keet #P2P #communication #update #decentralized #technology #efficiency #privatecommunication
🚀 Ethereum Client Prysm Releases Critical Update v5.3.1

According to Foresight News, Ethereum client Prysm has announced the release of version 5.3.1, urging testnet operators to update to this version. This update includes crucial fixes for Electra and several important mainnet improvements. Notable changes include increasing the default gas limit from 30 million to 36 million and updating to go1.24.0.

#Ethereum #Prysm #Update #Testnet #Mainnet #GasLimit #CrucialFixes #Electra #go1240
🚀 Aave v3.4 Update Proposal Introduced by bgdlabs

According to Foresight News, Aave contributor bgdlabs has proposed an ARFC for the update of Aave v3.4. The proposed changes include migrating the custom GHO on v3 Core to standard a/v Tokens, eliminating the need for user migration. A new position manager role is introduced, allowing users to configure limited operations selectively.

The update also proposes removing the direct injection of flash loan fees to suppliers to simplify the increase in liquidity index and enhance the overall security model of the protocol. Additionally, the DAO will be opened to redistribute fees asynchronously, enabling suppliers and/or Umbrella stakeholders to protect assets.

Furthermore, the core protocol smart contracts will be upgraded to Solidity 0.8.27.


#Aave #update #v3.4 #bgdlabs #ARFC #GHO #aTokens #positionmanager #flashloans #liquidity #DAO #Solidity #smartcontracts #AAVE
🚀 Google Chrome Addresses Critical V8 Engine Vulnerability

According to Odaily, a new vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome's V8 engine, which is responsible for executing JavaScript code. This zero-day flaw allows attackers to perform out-of-bounds read and write operations, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. Google has recently patched this vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-5419. Users are advised to ensure their Chrome browser is updated to the latest version to protect against potential exploits.

#Google #Chrome #V8Engine #Vulnerability #CVE2025 #CyberSecurity #Update
🚀 Ether.fi Discord Compromised by Hackers

According to BlockBeats, the official Discord server of ether.fi has been compromised by hackers who posted fraudulent links. The ether.fi team has identified the breach and is urging users to avoid interacting with any links shared on the Discord platform. The team is actively investigating the incident and plans to provide an official update soon.

#Etherfi #Discord #hackers #compromised #fraudulent #security #cybersecurity #incident #update
🚀 Bitcoin's Resilience Against Quantum Computing Threats Discussed by Michael Saylor

According to PANews, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, recently addressed concerns about quantum computing's potential threat to Bitcoin during an interview with CNBC. Saylor downplayed the risks, suggesting that Bitcoin's protocol could be updated through software upgrades to counter any imminent threats. He remarked that the notion of quantum computing as a threat is largely a marketing tactic by those promoting new quantum concept tokens. Saylor emphasized that major companies like Google and Microsoft would not sell computers capable of breaking modern encryption, as it would be detrimental to their interests, as well as to the U.S. government and banking systems.

Various solutions are being explored to make Bitcoin's proof-of-work (PoW) resistant to quantum attacks, including quantum-resistant encryption hardware developed by startups like BTQ. A Bitcoin developer has submitted a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) suggesting a hard fork to migrate wallet addresses to quantum-secure addresses. Saylor highlighted that the Bitcoin protocol undergoes annual upgrades, with phishing attacks posing a more significant security threat. He concluded that Bitcoin is a protocol with software that is updated yearly. However, not everyone agrees with Saylor's perspective. A recent report by Presto Research indicated that the crypto industry is "unprepared" for the impending quantum threat.


#Bitcoin #QuantumComputing #MichaelSaylor #Cybersecurity #Encryption #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #PoW #BIP #Update #Phishing #TechNews #BTC
🚀 Bitcoin Core Developers Plan Major Update to OP_RETURN Settings

According to PANews, the Bitcoin Core development team has announced a significant change in the upcoming Core 30 version, set for release in October. The update will modify the OP_RETURN default settings, increasing the data carrier limit from 80 bytes to nearly 4MB. This decision marks a temporary victory for reformists led by Antoine Poinsot over conservatives like Luke Dashjr, who have long debated this issue.

While the new version will still allow node operators to manually revert to smaller data limits, analysts suggest that most nodes will retain the default settings. Critics argue that this move contradicts Bitcoin's original design as a value transfer network and could turn the blockchain into a data storage platform. However, reformists believe that moderate expansion will enhance Bitcoin's functionality and have agreed to allow parameter adjustments as a compromise.

The change is expected to impact the on-chain data storage ecosystem but will not alter Bitcoin's fundamental transaction verification mechanism.


#Bitcoin #BitcoinCore #OP_RETURN #blockchain #data_storage #cryptocurrency #update #AntoinePoinsot #LukeDashjr #network_security #BTC
🚀 Ethereum's Geth v.1.16.0 Update Reduces Archive Node Storage Requirements

According to PANews, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on the X platform that the Ethereum client Geth has released version 1.16.0, which introduces archive nodes based on PBSS. This update significantly reduces the storage space required for a Geth archive node from over 20 TB to approximately 1.9 TB. Users can now query historical states, such as the balance at a specific block, although proofs for these historical states are not yet available.

#Ethereum #Geth #update #archiveNode #storage #VitalikButerin #blockchain #technology #ETH
🚀 NPM Supply Chain Attack Detected: Malicious Version of Popular Package Released

According to PANews, a new attack targeting the NPM supply chain has been detected by Scam Sniffer. The package @ctrl/tinycolor, which has a weekly download rate of 2.2 million, released a malicious version. This version executes an information-stealing program during the post-installation script of npm, aiming to scan and steal sensitive data. The malicious payload exploits the legitimate sensitive information scanning tool, TruffleHog. Users are advised to check if they have downloaded the affected version, halt installation or update operations, and lock the version to a known safe one.

#NPM #SupplyChainAttack #tinycolor #TruffleHog #MaliciousPackage #PostInstall #InformationStealing #SecurityAlert #LockVersion #Update #SafeVersion
🚀 Ethereum Mainnet Gas Limit Increased to 60 Million

According to Foresight News, Ethereum ecosystem developer Nethermind has announced that the default gas limit on the Ethereum mainnet has been increased to 60 million. This update is one of the significant contributions from the Nethermind team.

Alongside this change, Nethermind has released version 1.35.0, which includes improved runtime stability and other critical updates. Operators are advised to update their systems before the upcoming fork to ensure optimal performance.


#Ethereum #Mainnet #GasLimit #Nethermind #ForesightNews #Blockchain #Update #Fork #Version1.35.0 #RuntimeStability #ETH
🚀 Critical Security Flaws in Anthropic's MCP-Server-Git Disclosed

Cyata researchers have disclosed three critical security vulnerabilities in Anthropic's mcp-server-git, according to PANews. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-68143/44/45, could be exploited for path traversal and parameter injection, potentially leading to remote code execution. Attackers could weaponize these flaws through prompt injection, requiring only control over the AI assistant to read malicious content to trigger an attack. The vulnerabilities were addressed in the September and December 2025 updates, with the removal of the git_init tool and enhanced path validation. Users are advised to update to the latest version promptly.

#CriticalSecurityFlaws #Anthropic #MCPServerGit #CVE2025 #PathTraversal #ParameterInjection #RemoteCodeExecution #PromptInjection #SecurityVulnerabilities #AI #Update
🚀 Stable Introduces USDT0 as Native Gas Token in Latest Update

Stable has announced the official launch of its v1.2.0 version. According to Foresight News, this update introduces USDT0 as a native gas token, streamlining user interactions with the network. The upgrade also enhances the visualization of staking and supports a new gas exemption process.

#Stable #USDT0 #NativeGasToken #v1.2.0 #Update #ForesightNews #Staking #GasExemption
🚀 Grok 4.20 Beta 2 Update Introduces Key Improvements

The official xAI account @grok has announced the release of the Grok 4.20 Beta 2 update, highlighting five significant enhancements. According to ChainCatcher, these improvements include enhanced instruction-following capabilities, reduced capability hallucination, improved quality of scientific text with LaTeX formatting, increased accuracy in image search triggers, and enhanced reliability in multi-image rendering.

Grok 4.20 entered public testing in late February. Elon Musk previously stated that this version utilizes a 'rapid learning' architecture, with weekly updates and accompanying release notes. Users are encouraged to provide feedback on the updates.


#grok #update #beta2 #xAI #instructionfollowing #hallucinationreduction #latex #imagesearch #multimagerendering #ElonMusk #rapidlearning #feedback
🚀 Alphabet Introduces Major Update to Google Maps with 'Ask Maps' Feature

Alphabet is implementing a significant update to Google Maps, marking one of the most substantial changes in over ten years. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the introduction of the 'Ask Maps' feature, which enables users to interact with the application in a manner similar to a chatbot. This development aims to enhance user experience by providing a more interactive and intuitive way to access information through Google Maps.

#Alphabet #GoogleMaps #AskMaps #Update #Technology #UserExperience #Chatbot
🚀 Tencent QClaw Announces Major Update with Enhanced Features

Tencent QClaw has unveiled a significant version update, enhancing its functionality and user experience. According to PANews, the update includes the upgrade of the WeChat entry to a mini-program, allowing users to upload or receive files from a computer. Additionally, a new feature called 'Inspiration Square' has been launched, offering pre-set tasks and skills that users can utilize with a single click, eliminating the need for manual command input.

#Tencent #QClaw #Update #WeChat #MiniProgram #InspirationSquare #Tech #Software #Features