DigiByte Core v8.26.1 — Formal Full Release
This is the official full release of DigiByte Core version 8.26.
All DigiByte exchanges, wallets, mining pools, explorers, and infrastructure services using DigiByte Core as a backend are strongly advised to upgrade immediately for full Taproot support, enhanced test infrastructure, and improved cross-platform UI performance.
This release represents the culmination of the v8.26 development cycle and is now the stable reference version for all DigiByte Core deployments.
Overview
Version: v8.26.1
Previous Version: v8.26.0
Release Type: Formal Stable Release
Release Date: October 30, 2025
This release includes:
- Full Taproot activation support for DigiByte Mainnet
- Critical test infrastructure updates
- Major UI rendering fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Updated translations for multiple global languages
- Integration of BIP324 (V2 Transport Protocol) functional testing
Version Summary
-
Formal release of DigiByte Core 8.26
- This marks the stable build to replace all previous 8.25.x and 8.26.0-beta releases.
- All production environments should migrate to this version.
-
Version bump:
8.26.0 → 8.26.1 -
Fixed macOS build issues after latest SDK and Xcode updates
-
Fixed Test Runner QT URL issue affecting test suite integrity
Translation & Localization Updates
Ensuring consistent global branding across all translated wallets and interfaces, matching official usage on https://digibyte.org:
| Language | Change | Instances | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (ar) | بتكوين → DigiByte (Latin) | 3 | Retains Latin brand as per official Arabic site |
| Persian (fa, fa_IR) | بیتکوین → دیجی بایت | 13 | Matches official usage “دیجی بایت” (“Diji Bayt”) |
| Chinese (zh, zh_CN, zh-Hans, zh-Hant, zh_TW, cmn) | 比特币 / 比特幣 → 极特币 | 100+ | Aligns with official localized brand “极特币” (jí tè bì) |
V2 Transport Protocol (BIP324) Testing
The DigiByte Core v8.26.1 release introduces full testing support for BIP324 (Transport V2) — the next-generation encrypted peer-to-peer communication layer.
- Added functional test suite coverage for V2 transport negotiation
- V2 transport remains disabled by default
(Enable using-v2transport=1in digibyte.conf or command line) - Removed obsolete RPC planning documents
- Updated
test_runner.pyto include V2 transport test variants
BIP324 enhances DigiByte’s P2P layer with optional end-to-end encryption between nodes, improving privacy, reducing metadata exposure, and paving the way for future network-level protocol advancements.
Qt Wallet — Cross-Platform UI Fixes
Comprehensive fixes for both dark and light modes, ensuring proper rendering and readability across all supported platforms.
Dark Mode Improvements
- Fixed invisible transaction text on Linux caused by light backgrounds
- Corrected alternating row colors in transaction tables
- Removed invalid CSS syntax (
!important) causing macOS issues - Improved visibility with dark blue backgrounds for transaction lists
Light Mode Improvements
- Fixed File menu dropdown text rendering on dark backgrounds
- Improved transaction hash label visibility
- Restored proper color-coded amounts (green = received, red = sent)
- Removed redundant overrides breaking color mapping
Developer Infrastructure Enhancements
Introduced an external CSS hot-loading system to accelerate wallet UI development:
- Added optional external CSS reloader (disabled by default)
- Activate by uncommenting in
digibyte.cpp - Loads styles from
~/.digibyte-dev/css/ - Integrated
QFileSystemWatcherfor automatic refresh on file change - Disabled by default
This enables real-time theming and testing for developers without recompiling.
Technical Summary
| Area | Focus | Key Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus Layer | Taproot fully supported | Full mainnet activation complete |
| Network Layer | BIP324 testing | Encrypted transport coverage integrated |
| UI Layer | Qt Wallet | Unified dark/light mode across OSes |
| Localization | Brand translations | Consistent DigiByte identity |
| Build System | macOS + CI/CD | Fixed post-update issues |
| Dev Tools | CSS hot-load | Faster UI iteration |
Upgrade Instructions
All DigiByte Core operators must upgrade to v8.26.1 to maintain full compatibility and consensus validation with Taproot-enabled blocks.
Recommended upgrade path:
- Stop all DigiByte Core or daemon instances.
- Backup your
wallet.datand configuration files. - Install DigiByte Core v8.26.1.
- Restart with existing blockchain data — no reindex required unless otherwise indicated.
- Verify your node version via
getnetworkinfo→subversion: /DigiByte:8.26.1/.
Exchanges, explorers, and pools must upgrade immediately to ensure full Taproot validation and P2P compatibility.
Acknowledgements
Massive thanks to all DigiByte Core contributors, translators, and testers who have helped ensure this release is stable, secure, and globally accessible.
Useful Links
- Source Code: https://github.com/DigiByte-Core/digibyte
- Website: https://digibyte.org
- Community: https://t.me/DigiByteCoin
- Documentation: https://docs.digibyte.org
Final Statement
DigiByte Core v8.26.1 is the official, fully stable release of the v8.26 branch.
It finalizes the integration of Taproot, extends network privacy via BIP324, enhances global language support, and modernizes wallet visuals for a cleaner, consistent experience.
Upgrade now to ensure full compatibility with the DigiByte main network and to support the continued decentralization, speed, and security of DigiByte — the world’s longest-running, most secure UTXO blockchain.
What's Changed
- v8.26.1 Release - Fix GUI Issues, Enable V2 Transport Tests by @JaredTate in #338
Full Changelog: v8.26.0...v8.26.1