bnb-chain/bsc v1.2.3

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This release should be named by v1.2.2, if you run: geth version, it will be v1.2.2.
It is caused by a mis-operation, sorry for the inconvenience, we will double check next time.

Attention

The BSC testnet is expected to have a scheduled hardfork upgrade named Plato at block height 29,861,024. The current block generation speed forecasts this to occur around 17th May 2023 at 06:30 AM (UTC).

The Plato hardfork enables the big feature FastFinality: BEP-126: Introduce Fast Finality Mechanism. The validators and full node operators on testnet should switch their software version to v1.2.3 before 17th May 2023.
And for validators, additional steps are needed to use the feature of FastFinality, it has been introduced in the previous Luban upgrade, may refer: how does this upgrade affect me

Since FastFinality is a big feature on BSC, it brings some changes to the network. If you have any question, you can refer: FAQ: Everything About FastFinality

Changelog

FEATURE

• #1600 upgrade: update PlatoUpgrade contracts code
• #1594 upgrade: block height of Plato on testnet

IMPROVEMENT

• #866 code: x = append(y) is equivalent to x = y
• #1488 eth/tracers, core/vm: remove time from trace output and tracing interface
• #1547 fix: recently signed check when slashing unavailable validator
• #1573 feat: remove supports for legacy proof type
• #1576 fix: support golang 1.20 by upgrading prysm to v4
• #1578 fix: output an error log when bsc extension fail to handshake
• #1583 metrics: add a counter for validator to check work status of voting
• #1601 feature: add malicious vote monitor

BUGFIX

• #1566 fix: config for VoteJournalDir and BLSWalletDir
• #1572 fix: remove dynamic metric labels about fast finality
• #1575 fix: make BLST PORTABLE for release binary
• #1590 fix: fix snap flaky tests

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