The Marscoin Foundation has announced the release of Electrum-Mars version 1.6.5, a significant update to the popular lightweight wallet that brings crucial compatibility with the network’s upcoming ASERT difficulty adjustment implementation. This release arrives just in time for the anticipated block 3,000,000 network upgrade.

Key Updates

The latest version includes several important improvements:
– Full ASERT difficulty targeting support, aligning with the network’s upcoming upgrade
– Enhanced security through an updated checkpoint list
– Improved stability with various bug fixes
– Full compatibility testing with Marscoin ElectrumX server
– New binary releases for both Windows and macOS platforms

Availability and Installation

Users can now download platform-specific binaries:
– macOS users: A new DMG installer (54.1 MB)
– Windows users: A portable executable version (58.3 MB)
– For advanced users: Source code available in both ZIP and TAR.GZ formats

For developers and technical users, the wallet can alternatively be run directly from source using the command `python3 ./run_electrum`.

Integration with Network Upgrade

This release is particularly significant as it prepares Electrum-Mars users for the upcoming ASERT implementation. While full node users need to upgrade to Core versions 1.6.5, Electrum wallet users will seamlessly integrate with the new difficulty adjustment system without requiring any additional actions.

Looking Forward

The Electrum-Mars 1.6.5 release represents another step forward in Marscoin’s technical evolution, providing users with a robust and future-proof wallet solution. As the network approaches the crucial block 3,000,000 milestone, this update ensures that lightweight wallet users remain fully synchronized with the network’s advancement.

For more information about Marscoin’s broader ASERT implementation and its implications for the network, users can refer to the main network upgrade announcement on the Marscoin Foundation website.

Users can download the new version directly from the official Marscoin repository.