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v1.8.21-alpha Pre-Release
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2026-09-30 09:51:16 +00:00 | 39 commits to main since this releaseArchipelago 1.8.21-alpha
- Fixes Cashu file payments between nodes sharing a mint, exact refunds on rejected underpayments, saving purchases to Files, and free repeat downloads.
- Offers optional Bitcoin Core/Knots pruning during installation, using the same policy as automatic pruning.
- Explains Bitcoin startup and Lightning dependency waiting without presenting unavailable balances as zero.
- Uses mempool.space as the public explorer default while preserving local and custom choices.
- Gives Bitcoin and LND their full graceful shutdown time through generated systemd/Podman services, including existing installations.
- Requires an observed Bitcoin container change before restarting Lightning dependents.
- Includes the transparent embedded AIUI background fix.
Validation: 1,559 isolated backend tests passed (four existing hardware/live tests ignored), 1,120 frontend tests passed, production builds passed, and live dev/Shorty checks preserved native containers across management restarts. A fresh paid-file purchase, exact underpayment refund, Files copy, and free cached repeat passed on these release binaries.
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