diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index fe269ca27..cf8633645 100644 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ feed: sass: style: compressed -latest_version: "1.3.0" +latest_version: "1.4.0" diff --git a/website/_data/roadmap.yml b/website/_data/roadmap.yml index aca35e349..740e8d78c 100644 --- a/website/_data/roadmap.yml +++ b/website/_data/roadmap.yml @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ title: One-To-Many Transactions date: Q3 2024 -- status: ongoing +- status: completed title: Pruned Node date: August 2024 diff --git a/website/_posts/2024-08-01-release-1-4-0.md b/website/_posts/2024-08-01-release-1-4-0.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3c5dbec96 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/_posts/2024-08-01-release-1-4-0.md @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ +--- +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) diff --git a/website/blog/images/2024-08-01-release-1-4-0/pactus-1-4-0-amsterdam.png b/website/blog/images/2024-08-01-release-1-4-0/pactus-1-4-0-amsterdam.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f41253f77 Binary files /dev/null and b/website/blog/images/2024-08-01-release-1-4-0/pactus-1-4-0-amsterdam.png differ