Let's talk about 2.8
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The first 2.8 alpha didn't last long. A problem turned up in its packet signing code, so 2.8.0 is revoked and 2.8.1 replaces it. If any of your nodes run 2.8.0, update them to 2.8.1.
2.8.1 is an alpha and isn't ready for wide deployment. Most people should wait. Install it if you're comfortable running into bugs and reporting them.
The revocation shouldn't overshadow the release. 2.8 signs packets, keeps your location private by default, and handles much larger meshes. Here's what changed, and what to know before you upgrade from 2.7.