
Core Lightning v25.12.1: Critical patch for stuck on-chain funds
Blockstream fixes signature verification bug that left bitcoin stuck in new Core Lightning nodes, plus payment crashes that shut down entire nodes
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Blockstream fixes signature verification bug that left bitcoin stuck in new Core Lightning nodes, plus payment crashes that shut down entire nodes

Both major Lightning Network implementations released important bug fix versions in February 2026. LND v0.20.1-beta addresses upgrade compatibility issues and LSP probing, while Core Lightning v25.12.1 fixes critical signing bugs affecting newer nodes.