Bitcoin Core Releases Version 31.0 with Mempool Enhancements

Bitcoin Core has released version 31.0, introducing significant improvements to the Mempool logic. According to Foresight News, this update allows nodes to more accurately assess the overall value of related transactions, aiding in decisions on whether to retain, forward, or package them. While the changes have minimal impact on regular transfer users, those utilizing RBF, CPFP, the Lightning Network, complex wallets, or server-side wallets may notice differences in transaction acceptance or rejection behavior. Additionally, the update enhances private broadcasting capabilities, enabling sendrawtransaction broadcasts via Tor/I2P, which prevents recipients from identifying the transaction initiator's IP address and geographical location.