Release 1.8.0

This release includes the following improvements:

• improve the UI/UX
• add support for FreeBSD, SLES, and Kali
• refactor the download and compile steps into functions
• run bitcoind instead of bitcoin-qt when display is unset
• behind the scenes changes to improve stability and scalability

Full Changelog: v1.7.1...v1.8.0

Release 1.8.0 (beta)

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Release 1.7.1

This patch release contains several important fixes:

• remove the duplicate Bitcoin Core shortcuts
• support colored output even if tput isn't installed
• improve the standardization of INFO messages

Full Changelog: v1.7.0...v1.7.1

Release 1.7.1 (beta 2)

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Release 1.7.1 (beta)

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Release 1.7.0

This release features:

• Support for Bitcoin Core v26.2
• Improved desktop shortcut metadata
• New README badges and updated URLs
• Enhanced CI workflows and build process adjustments
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements

Full Changelog: v1.6.0...v1.7.0

Release 1.7.0 (beta2)

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Release 1.7.0 (beta)

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Release 1.6.0

This release contains the following:

• Update Bitcoin Core to v27.1
• Add health check badges to the readme
• Publish Tor manual installation guide
• Publish Core Lightning manual installation guide
• Reduce the likelihood of triggering low-memory conditions
• Bug fixes and automated testing improvements

Full Changelog: v1.5.0...v1.6.0

Release 1.6.0 (beta)

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