release note for version 1.4.0 (Amsterdam)

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   title: One-To-Many Transactions
   date: Q3 2024
 
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   title: Pruned Node
   date: August 2024
 

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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Pactus 1.4.0 (Amsterdam) Released"
+date: 2024-08-01 00:00:00 +0000
+tags: announcement, release
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+Pactus Blockchain [Version 1.4.0 (Amsterdam)](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/releases/tag/v1.4.0)
+is now available for download.
+This release includes the following applications:
+
+- [Pactus GUI](https://docs.pactus.org/get-started/pactus-gui/):
+  The graphical user interface (GUI) for the Pactus node that is suitable
+  for both beginners and experienced users.
+
+- [Pactus Daemon](https://docs.pactus.org/get-started/pactus-daemon/):
+  The command-line interface (CLI) for the Pactus node that is suitable for experienced users.
+
+- [Pactus Shell](https://docs.pactus.org/tutorials/pactus-shell/):
+  The command-line tool that allows users to interact with a Pactus node.
+
+- [Pactus Wallet](https://docs.pactus.org/tutorials/pactus-wallet/):
+  The wallet software that allows users to manage their wallet and send transactions
+  without the need to sync the entire blockchain.
+
+![Pactus Version 1.4.0 (Amsterdam)]({% image_url %}/pactus-1-4-0-amsterdam.png)
+
+## Highlights
+
+- **Introduction of Pruned Mode:**
+  Starting with version 1.4.0, Pactus now supports Pruned Mode.
+  This feature allows nodes to maintain only the most recent blocks from the last 10 days,
+  significantly reducing storage requirements and speeding up the synchronization process.
+
+- **New Node Type Options:**
+  The startup assistant now includes a page for selecting the node type,
+  allowing users to easily choose between Full Node and Pruned Node configurations.
+
+- **Import Command:**
+  The `import` command now facilitates the download and integration of pruned snapshots,
+  making it easier to set up nodes with minimal data.
+
+- **Prune Command:**
+  The `prune` command allows users to manually initiate the pruning of old blocks and transactions.
+  This command helps reduce storage size by removing outdated data.
+
+- **Enhanced Security Features:**
+  This release includes updates to the firewall, enhancing the validation of gossip and stream messages, which improves the overall security of the network.
+
+- **New gRPC API Enhancements:**
+  The gRPC API now includes additional information, such as pruning status and height, providing more data for developers and users.
+
+- **Stability and Performance Improvements:**
+  Numerous fixes and optimizations have been made across the platform, including resolving issues with dynamic library dependencies on macOS, addressing syncing issues in Pruned Mode, and fixing a bug in the consensus algorithm on query-proposal message.
+
+## Download
+
+To start using Pactus blockchain, download the latest version from the [download]({{ site.baseurl }}/download)
+page and join the Mainnet.
+
+## How to Upgrade
+
+If you are running an older version, close it first.
+Then uninstall the previous version and install the newer version.
+If you are using the archived version, simply replace it with the new version .
+
+## Change log
+
+This version includes several changes and improvements, such as:
+
+### Feat
+
+- **cmd**: add node type page to the startup assistant  ([#1431](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1431))
+- **grpc**: adding is-pruned and pruning-height to blockchain info API ([#1420](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1420))
+- **daemon**: add import command to download pruned snapshots ([#1424](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1424))
+- **util**: file downloader with verify sha256 hash ([#1422](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1422))
+- **sync**: define full and prune service ([#1412](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1412))
+- **pip**: implement PIP-23 ([#1397](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1397))
+- **firewall**: check valid gossip and stream messages ([#1402](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1402))
+- **state**: prune block on commit ([#1404](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1404))
+- **core**: pruning client by prune command ([#1400](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1400))
+- **store**: prune block function ([#1399](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1399))
+- **wallet**: add timeout client connection ([#1396](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1396))
+- add backup tool script ([#1373](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1373))
+
+### Fix
+
+- **consensus**: handle query for decided proposal ([#1438](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1438))
+- **gtk**: solve dynamic library dependencies and import path on macOS ([#1435](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1435))
+- **cmd**: prevent sudden crash on download error ([#1432](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1432))
+- **store**: pruning height returns zero when store is not in prune mode ([#1430](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1430))
+- **grpc**: add last-block-time to blockchain-info API ([#1428](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1428))
+- **grpc**: show negative pruning height when is pruned false ([#1429](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1429))
+- **sync**: fix syncing issue on prune mode ([#1415](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1415))
+- **grpc**: return error on invalid arguments for VerifyMessage ([#1411](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1411))
+- **network**: accept messages originating from self ([#1408](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1408))
+- change wallet rpc ip to dns address ([#1398](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1398))
+- **pactus-shell**: pactus shell support basic auth ([#1384](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1384))
+- **gui**: support ctrl+c for interrupt gui ([#1385](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1385))
+- **grpc**: add basic auth in swagger header ([#1383](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1383))
+
+### Refactor
+
+- **execution**: simplify executors and tests ([#1425](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/pull/1425))
+
+You can find the [full list of changes on Github](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/compare/v1.3.0...v1.4.0),
+as well as the [source code](https://github.com/pactus-project/pactus/releases/tag/v1.4.0)