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Bitcoin Core PR #34083 introduces vectorized ChaCha20 implementation achieving 2-3x performance gains. This deep-dive explains why ChaCha20 is critical for BIP324 encrypted transport, how SIMD vectorization works, and what this means for node operators running encrypted P2P connections.
Bitcoin Core PR #34692 bumps the default dbcache from 450 MiB to 1 GiB for systems with 4GB+ RAM, targeting v31 release. Explains the performance benefits of increased cache, why it matters for IBD and validation speed, memory requirements, and whether node operators should adjust manually or wait for the upgrade.
Bitcoin Core v31 will double the default database cache from 450 MB to 1 GB on modern systems, cutting sync times by up to 2.5x. The first default change in nine years targets faster initial block download while protecting low-memory setups.