Pactus 1.1.3 (Kuala Lumpur) Released

Overview

Pactus Blockchain Version 1.1.3 (Kuala Lumpur) is now available for download. This release includes the following applications:

• Pactus GUI: The graphical user interface (GUI) for the Pactus node that is suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

• Pactus Daemon: The command-line interface (CLI) for the Pactus node that is suitable for experienced users.

• Pactus Shell: The command-line tool that allows users to interact with a Pactus node.

• Pactus Wallet: The wallet software that allows users to manage their wallet and send transactions without the need to sync the entire blockchain.

This release is named after the city of Kuala Lumpur, and it was unanimously selected by the Pactus community.

Highlights

This version prevents spamming transactions by defining a minimum value per transaction. It is not part of the consensus parameters, and each node can set its own threshold. By default, it is set to 0.1 PAC.

The version also bans validators that were part of the recent spam attack on the network. Their stake will be frozen at block 820,000.

Validators must update their nodes to this version as soon as possible.

Download

To start using Pactus blockchain, download the latest version from the 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

• ban attacker validators (#1235)
• txpool: prevent spamming transactions by defining a minimum value (#1233)

Fix

• wallet: saving wallet file after generating new address in gRPC (#1236)

You can find the full list of changes on Github, as well as the source code