Release Notes - v0.50.1

v0.50.1 (June 2, 2026)

Title: Strengthen blockfetch peer recovery, correct chain density, and reduce ledger recomputation

Date: June 2, 2026

Version: v0.50.1

Hi folks! Here’s what we shipped in v0.50.1.

Improved keep local checkout files out of routine build scans: Dingo now ignores files from sibling local checkouts during routine formatting and build checks, which makes local maintenance work more dependable.

Strengthened recover from stalled block delivery more safely: Dingo now closes or slows peers that repeatedly fail to provide requested blocks, which helps sync work continue more reliably.
Corrected align chain density calculation more closely with cardano-node behavior: Dingo now corrects the chain density calculation to align more closely with cardano-node behavior, which makes health signals more dependable.
Reduced avoid repeated next epoch nonce recomputation during slot ticks: Dingo now avoids repeated next-epoch nonce recomputation during slot ticks to reduce unnecessary ledger work.

Documented publish the v0.50.0 release notes in the repository: The repository release notes now include the previous version page, which makes recent release history easier to review.

Thank you for trying!