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Bitcoin Core update cuts memory-exhaustion bug from 3.2GB to just 3MB

The Cryptonomist·September 16, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Core update cuts memory-exhaustion bug from 3.2GB to just 3MB

Bitcoin Core v32.0 entered release-candidate testing after developers tagged v32.0rc1 on September 14, 2026, with the final version expected around October 10. The update fixes a memory-exhaustion bug, reducing memory usage from 3.2GB to just 3MB, marking a major performance and safety improvement for node operators.

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