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Core Lightning has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in its Bitcoin Lightning Network software and is urgently urging all node operators to install the upcoming security patch. Amid a flood of reports—many AI-generated—the team confirmed some are real, prompting immediate action: use the --offline command to temporarily isolate nodes from the network while preparing for the update. This mode halts new transactions but keeps nodes active to monitor the blockchain and handle potential channel closures. Though details on the flaws remain undisclosed and no exploits have been reported yet, upgrading is essential. The fix addresses separate issues from prior patches, with the top priority being network-wide security and stability.

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