1.0.12

Full Changelog: v1.0.11...1.0.12

Release Notes for Msc-node v1.0.12

Release Date: September 27, 2024

This release introduces significant improvements and new features, with a primary focus on enhancing the consensus algorithm, expanding platform support, and adding Docker compatibility for easier deployment. Below are the key highlights of the v1.0.12 release:

🚀 New Features

1. Windows Support:

   • Full support for Windows OS added, expanding the platform compatibility.
   • Related changes include updates to .gitignore and creation of Windows-specific helper files.

2. New Consensus Algorithm:

   • Implemented a new IBFT-based consensus algorithm (NLG-BFT) with several improvements to enhance the security and scalability of the consensus mechanism.
   • Refactored the consensus module to integrate the new NLG-IBFT core and backend components.

3. Docker Support:

   • Added a Dockerfile for easy containerization of the Msc-node. This enables a streamlined deployment process with instructions for setting up a blockchain node using Docker.
   • Included a docker-compose.yml for multi-node deployments, making the setup process easier.

4. DNS Setup Script:

   • Introduced setup-dns.sh to simplify the process of setting up DNS with SSL certificates for blockchain nodes. The script configures Nginx, obtains SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt, and generates peer-to-peer bootnode configurations.

🔧 Improvements

1. Version Update:

   • Bumped the version to v1.0.12 to reflect the new features and bug fixes.
   • Updated build details (BuildTime updated to 9/27/2024).

2. Consensus Enhancements:

   • Refactored multiple consensus files to adopt the new NLG-BFT module.
   • Adjusted imports to switch from go-ibft to nlg-bft.

3. Cleaner Codebase:

   • Removed unused files and unnecessary code segments.
   • Optimized the codebase by eliminating outdated or redundant flags in the server configuration (server.go).

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Versioning Fixes: Corrected minor inconsistencies in versioning across files (versioning.go), ensuring consistency in BuildTime and Version.
• Go Module Updates: Updated dependencies in go.mod to improve module compatibility and resolve issues related to previous versions.
• Miscellaneous Fixes: Improved logging behavior and adjusted configurations for better cross-platform compatibility.

🛠 Dependency Updates

• Updated Go dependencies, including logrus and fatih/color, for better performance and more colorful logs across platforms.
• Switched from go-ibft to nlg-bft as the primary consensus library in line with the new consensus algorithm.

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