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An enterprise-grade Java-based, Apache 2.0 licensed Ethereum client https://github.com/besu-eth/besu/wikibesu-eth/besu on GitHub

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BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Breaking

26.8.1 (opens in a new tab)

Upcoming Breaking Changes. Plugin API · PluginTransactionSelectorFactory.create(final SelectorsStateManager selectorsStateManager) is deprecated for removal · PoaQueryService and BftQueryService are deprecated and will be removed in a future release, with no r…Besu release notes
BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Breaking

26.8.0 (opens in a new tab)

Upcoming Breaking Changes. --min-block-occupancy-ratio is deprecated and will be removed in a future release · Plugin API · PluginTransactionSelectorFactory.create(final SelectorsStateManager selectorsStateManager) is deprecated for removal · --Xmax-tracked-se…Besu release notes
BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Security

26.7.1 (opens in a new tab)

Besu 26.7.1 fixes security vulnerabilities — upgrade ASAP. Thanks to EF Security & CertiK for responsible disclosure. Breaking Changes.Besu release notes
BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Breaking

26.7.0 (opens in a new tab)

26.7.0. Breaking Changes. Sunsetting features is now complete - for more context on the reasoning behind these removals, read this blog post · Proof of Work consensus (PoW) removal is now complete: Remove PoW mining infrastructure: PoW mining coordinator, exec…Besu release notes
BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Breaking

26.6.1 (opens in a new tab)

This is an optional update. Breaking Changes. RPC changes to enhance compatibility with other ELs · The block parameter is now optional on eth_getBalance, eth_getCode, eth_getStorageAt, eth_getTransactionCount, eth_getProof, and eth_getStorageValues; when omit…Besu release notes
BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Breaking

26.6.0 (opens in a new tab)

This is a recommended update for all users. [!IMPORTANT] You must upgrade Java to version 25+ to run this release. Ubuntu Guide to upgrade Java Breaking Changes. Besu now requires JDK 25 to build and run.Besu release notes
BesuExecution Layer Clientbesu-eth/besu·Breaking

26.5.0 (opens in a new tab)

Breaking Changes. Plugin API · Removed BesuConfiguration#getRpcHttpHost() and BesuConfiguration#getRpcHttpPort() which have been deprecated since 25.1.0. Use getConfiguredRpcHttpHost() and getConfiguredRpcHttpPort() instead.Besu release notes

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Fri, 12 December 2025
25.12.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Wed, 5 November 2025
25.11.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Thu, 16 October 2025
25.10.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Wed, 24 September 2025
25.9.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Fri, 29 August 2025
25.8.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Recommended
Thu, 3 July 2025
25.7.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Wed, 4 June 2025
25.6.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Thu, 15 May 2025
25.5.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Wed, 16 April 2025
25.4.1 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Tue, 8 April 2025
25.4.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Tue, 18 March 2025
25.3.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Wed, 5 March 2025
Tue, 25 February 2025
Wed, 12 February 2025
25.2.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Thu, 23 January 2025
25.1.0 (opens in a new tab) · Besu Breaking
Mon, 16 December 2024
Fri, 13 December 2024

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