Monero (XMR) Releases GUI 0.18.4.1 ‘Fluorine Fermi’ with Bug Fixes

Monero (XMR), a prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has announced the release of its latest GUI software version 0.18.4.1, named ‘Fluorine Fermi’. This update primarily addresses several bugs and includes minor enhancements, according to the official announcement on Get Monero.

Key Features and Updates

Among the notable changes in this release is the update of P2Pool to version 4.8.1, as highlighted in the GitHub pull request #4462. The development team has also focused on resolving minor bugs to enhance the overall user experience. The comprehensive list of changes is available on GitHub, where users can also access the source code.

Community Contributions

This release was made possible through the collaborative efforts of eight contributors who committed 22 updates, resulting in 35 new lines of code. The contributors include luigi1111, tobtoht, SChernykh, b4n6-b4n6, BaksiLi, spetterman66, CollinBartlam, and selsta. Their dedication to improving the Monero ecosystem is acknowledged and appreciated by the community.

Download and Verification

Users can download the new binaries from the official Monero Downloads page. To ensure the integrity of the files, users are advised to verify the downloaded files against the provided SHA256 hashes. A GPG-signed list of these hashes is available and should be verified against the appropriate GPG key included in the source code.

For users unfamiliar with the verification process, Monero provides detailed guides for beginners on Windows and advanced users on Linux, Mac, or Windows command line. These guides help ensure that users download the authentic files originally posted by the Monero maintainers.

The ongoing development and regular updates of Monero’s software underscore the project’s commitment to providing a secure and efficient platform for privacy-conscious users. As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, Monero remains a significant player, driven by its robust community and innovative improvements.

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