Besu 25.3.0 is now available

This is a strongly recommended update for all users, including Mainnet.
It contains bug fixes, dependency and security updates.

Please note breaking changes, in particular for Windows users on public Ethereum.

Full release notes

Besu 25.3.0 is now available

This is a strongly recommended update for all users, including Mainnet.
It contains bug fixes, dependency and security updates.

Please note breaking changes, in particular for Windows users on public Ethereum.

Full release notes https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/releases/tag/25.3.0

Besu an LF Decentralized Trust project is an open source Ethereum client.

Highlights include:
 Add Hoodi as new named testnet using --network=hoodi
 Increase Mainnet and Sepolia gas limit to 36M
 Parallel EVM: Improve conflict detection by considering slots to reduce false positives
 Add era1 format to blocks import subcommand
 Add IBFT1 to QBFT migration capability