Major Bitcoin Core update changes default wallet protocols, risking temporary disruption across popular apps

Bitcoin Core’s major update changes default wallet protocols, which could temporarily disrupt compatibility with popular wallets and Bitcoin applications that have not yet adapted. The change appears to reflect an effort to modernize and improve wallet infrastructure rather than a fundamental alteration to Bitcoin’s consensus rules. Users and service providers may face short-term transaction or wallet-access issues during the transition, underscoring the need for timely software updates and testing.