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Aptos Pushes Private v1.49.2 Hotfix Candidate To Testnet Validators

TL;DR Aptos Labs has released `aptos-node-v1.49.2-hotfix-rc` for testnet. The release notes say validators should upgrade and fullnode operators are recommended to do so. Aptos describes it as a private hotfix and does not publish the source code or a detailed public explanation of the underlying issue.

Bitcoinist Editorial TeamBitcoinist · October 2, 2026 · 1d ago

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  • Aptos Labs published `aptos-node-v1.49.2-hotfix-rc` for testnet on October 1, instructing validators to upgrade and recommending the update for fullnode operators.
  • Aptos labels it a private hotfix, says source code is not available, and directs operators to attached binaries or the Docker image.
  • The release notes do not state the underlying issue, and the article says no token migration, wallet update or transaction change is attached.

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