Core Lightning’s official notes confirm v26.06.8 security fixes and urge operators to upgrade, but they don’t document payment changes or verify claims about v26.06.9. Check the project’s release page before installing a version.
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Blockstream has urged Core Lightning operators to upgrade to version 26.06.7 after fixing reported security vulnerabilities. Those unable to update immediately should use offline mode—but cannot send, receive or route Lightning payments until they upgrade and reconnect.
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Core Lightning is warning Bitcoin Lightning node operators not to simply shut down after AI-assisted reports uncovered real vulnerabilities. If patching isn’t possible right away, the safer move is to use --offline mode so the node can still watch the blockchain and protect channel funds.
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Core Lightning is urging node operators to upgrade fast or shut down entirely after multiple AI-generated vulnerability reports triggered a security response and a two-week embargo. The warning has raised both urgency and criticism over how the alert was communicated.
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Core Lightning has confirmed real security flaws in its Bitcoin Lightning software and is urging node operators to patch as soon as the fix lands. Until then, it says temporary offline mode can help, but it’s a stopgap — not a substitute for upgrading.
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