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Core Lightning Bug Causes Repeated Node Crashes After Software Upgrade

November 2, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC (2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

A bug in Core Lightning, a Lightning Network implementation, causes nodes to crash repeatedly after upgrading because a crash trigger remains stored on disk. The issue persists until the stored trigger file is manually removed by the node operator.

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The Lightning Network is a system built on top of Bitcoin that allows people to send payments faster and more cheaply than on Bitcoin's main blockchain.

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BTCLightning NetworkCore LightningNode InfrastructureSoftware BugsBitcoin Layer 2

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