A new patch release, Geth 1.16.1, is now available. This update primarily focuses on resolving several regressions and introducing key fixes to enhance the stability, performance, and developer experience of the client.
Here are some of the notable improvements you'll find in this release:
This patch ensures a smoother and more reliable experience for all Geth users, from developers to node operators.
You can find the updated pre-built binaries, Docker images, and platform-specific packages through the usual channels.
<!-- Repair Actuals (v1.16.1) --> This is a patch release, fixing some regressions with [v1.16.0](https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/v1.16.0). - abigen v2 now creates `TryPack` methods that return an error for invalid parameter values. (#31692) - `geth --vmtrace`, enabling the live tracer, did not work due to a bug. (#32107) - The `blockTimestamp` as returned by `eth_getLogs` is now hex-encoded. (#32129) - `eth_getLogs` and related endpoints now limit the number of queried addresses to 1000. (#31876) - `eth_getTransactionReceipt` should be a bit faster. (#32021) - A buggy interaction with state archive node and snap sync is resolved. (#32104) - A rare crash in `geth --dev` mode related to `debug_setHead` is resolved. (#31871) - Release archives now contain statically-linked binaries. (#32118) For a full rundown of the changes please consult the Geth 1.16.1 [release milestone](https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/milestone/190?closed=1). --- As with all our previous releases, you can find the: - Pre-built binaries for all platforms on our [downloads page](https://geth.ethereum.org/downloads/). - Docker images published under [`ethereum/client-go`](https://cloud.docker.com/u/ethereum/repository/docker/ethereum/client-go). - Ubuntu packages in our [Launchpad PPA repository](https://launchpad.net/~ethereum/+archive/ubuntu/ethereum). - OSX packages in our [Homebrew Tap repository](https://github.com/ethereum/homebrew-ethereum).