Bitcoin Version 0.9.0 Brings Transaction Malleability Fixes, Branding Change

Bitcoin Version 0.9.0 Brings Transaction Malleability Fixes, Branding Change

Updated with commentary from core developer Mike Hearn. Update 20th March 6:30 pm GMT: Updated with commentary from BitMonet founder and developer Ankur Nandwani. Update 21st March 6:30 pm GMT: Updated with commentary from bitcoin developer Peter Todd. Bitcoin's core developers have released the latest update to the bitcoin reference client, version 0.9.0, which includes transaction malleability-related fixes, as well as updates to how transactions are relayed on the network. Version 0.9.0 notably includes coin control features and a Windows 64-bit installer, among other updates, bug fixes....


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