Aptos Pushes Private v1.49.2 Hotfix Candidate to Testnet Validators
- —aptos-node-v1.49.2-hotfix-rc was published on October 1 for testnet
- —Validators must upgrade; fullnode operators are advised to do so
- —Source code is closed and patch details are not publicly explained
- —No token migration or transaction changes for users
Why it matters: A closed-source hotfix may point to a consensus or state-sync vulnerability, but without details the risk to the APT network cannot be assessed.
Source: Bitcoinist