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Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Upgrading from the Version Prior to v0.17.1 to v0.17.3 Long Over Due for Users

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The BTG Core Wallet full node version v0.17.3 after running becomes a part of the BTG network, thus improving on the security for everyone on the network.  Being the current production release it has been recommended for all of its users.

Bitcoin Gold tweeted:  “Run the latest $BTG full node CORE wallet to become part of our great community of individuals who support decentralization, safety, and transparent networks.”

The download page states, “Gitian-signed builds are available below; please be sure to check signatures and checksums.”

The major purpose of the v0.17.3 version upgrade is to improve on the safety of the BTG blockchain versus deep-chain reorganizations by introducing rolling checkpoint finalization.  The release notes have complete information regarding this feature. 

There no other major new features relative to v0.17.1. Those who are upgrading from v0.17.1 or v0.17.2, will be able to stop their node, upgrade, and restart their node without any issue. It has been reinstated that as always those who are using the node as a wallet to be able to back up their wallet files first.

Those who are upgrading from the version prior to v0.17.1 and using the API for their code are asked to be aware that there are certain API calls which have been deprecated and that there are changes to how the .conf file should be interpreted.  Release notes are also available in this regard.

Maheen Hernandez writer at The Currency Analytics stated:  “Bitcoin Gold T-shirt is available for ordering from myodtees online shop for the design, color and size – shipped home directly is the beauty of it.”

There are also special offers and promo codes from vendors who are accepting $BTG from across the world.  There are shops, markets, internet services, offline services, crypto services, web marketing and development services, and gaming services accepting BTG.

Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Ambassadors Program

Bitcoin Gold recently tweeted about how it is possible to buy $BTG with Visa and Mastercard or exchange versus 300+ coins with any of the non-custodian swap services which support Bitcoin Gold with no registration required in the process.

BTG have an ambassador program where they are looking for ambassadors to spread the word about them.

They recently published stating, you can now apply to become an official Bitcoin Ambassador for your country or city, spreading the word and advocating for real useful and political-proof Bitcoin. For those looking to transform the financial system right from their hometown. Join the change!

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