BTFS V3.0 (Heisenberg) Launches with Enhanced Security and Efficiency

BitTorrent
Inc.
has
announced
the
release
of
BTFS
V3.0,
also
known
as
Heisenberg,
introducing
several
innovative
features
aimed
at
enhancing
network
security,
user
experience,
and
operational
efficiency.

Key
Features
and
Enhancements

The
BTFS
V3.0
update
includes:

• 
  Enhanced
  Encryption
  Feature:
  In
  response
  to
  BTIP-72,
  the
  new
  version
  now
  supports
  symmetric
  encryption,
  catering
  to
  users’
  diverse
  security
  needs.
• 
  Improved
  Node
  Security:
  Following
  extensive
  community
  discussions
  on
  BTIP-73,
  the
  import
  and
  export
  of
  keystore
  files
  are
  now
  enabled,
  enhancing
  node
  security
  and
  simplifying
  management.
• 
  Batch
  Withdrawal:
  This
  version
  supports
  batch
  withdrawals
  across
  multiple
  nodes,
  significantly
  streamlining
  the
  process
  for
  miners
  and
  boosting
  efficiency.
• 
  Improved
  Connectivity:
  The
  network
  connection
  has
  been
  extensively
  overhauled
  to
  ensure
  more
  stable
  and
  efficient
  data
  transmission.

BitTorrent
Inc.
expressed
its
commitment
to
enhancing
the
BTFS
protocol
and
driving
the
progress
of
decentralized
networks,
appreciating
the
ongoing
support
and
contributions
from
the
community.

Upcoming
Adjustments

A
major
adjustment
to
the
BTT
storage
rewards
is
scheduled
to
take
effect
on
June
25,
2024.
The
total
daily
storage
rewards
will
be
reduced
to
7.5
billion
BTT.
Node
operators
must
upgrade
their
nodes
by
June
25
to
remain
eligible
for
the
adjusted
storage
rewards.

Additional
Resources

For
further
details,
users
can
refer
to
the
following
resources:

About
BTFS

The
BitTorrent
File
System
(BTFS)
is
both
a
protocol
and
a
web
application
that
provides
a
content-addressable
peer-to-peer
mechanism
for
storing
and
sharing
digital
content
in
a
decentralized
file
system,
as
well
as
a
base
platform
for
decentralized
applications
(Dapp).
The
BTFS
team
continues
to
work
on
network
operations
and
BTT
market
sentiment,
making
dynamic
adjustments
such
as
upload
prices
and
airdrop
reward
schemes.

According
to

BitTorrent
Inc.,
users
can
connect
and
engage
with
the
BTFS
community
on
various
platforms,
including
Discord,
Medium,
and
Twitter.

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source:
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