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Introducing RSKjLovell 7.2.0

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Introducing RSKj Lovell 7.2.0

We are pleased to announce the release of RSKj Lovell 7.2.0, the latest version of the RSKj client. This update includes improvements to Ethereum compatibility, specifically in how the RSKj node handles the logIndex field, which indicates the position of a log entry within a transaction receipt’s list of logs. It also introduces the state override feature, enabling developers to simulate transactions with custom account code, storage, or balances during an eth_call, without altering the actual blockchain state.

⚠️ Although this upgrade is optional, we strongly recommend updating your node to take advantage of the latest performance and security improvements.

🆕 What’s New in RSKj Lovell 7.2.0?

Here’s a summary of the most notable changes in this version:

  • LogIndex compatibility enhancement: aligned logIndex handling with Ethereum clients by making it block-relative.

By @asoto-iov in #3111.

  • State override feature: introduced the state override feature, enabling developers to simulate transactions with custom account code, storage, or balances during an eth_call, without altering the actual blockchain state.

By @asoto-iov in #3079, #3137, and #3104.

You can view the complete list of changes in the associated GitHub milestone.

⬆️ How to Upgrade to Version 7.2.0

There are no special steps required for upgrading to Lovell 7.2.0. Simply download and install the new version of the RSKj node.

  • SHA-256 Checksum:
    1a6168d4f35059b875904b1d50292d0c13c7cce6497c568a15b3c83e00ace701 rskj-core-7.2.0-LOVELL-all.jar

For more details, refer to the Reproducible Builds Guide.

🐛 Reporting Issues

If you find any issues while running Lovell 7.2.0, we’d love to hear from you:

🔐 Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability, please contact us directly:

We appreciate and reward those who help protect the Rootstock ecosystem.

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