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+Release notes for Hush 1.0.13
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+- Includes all bug fixes from zcash 1.0.13 (upstream)
+- Fixes network sync issue.
+- Adds new DNS seed nodes help nodes connect and find other nodes faster.
+- Implements TLS options - allows options for self-signed or CA-signed TLS. Options can also be set to require TLS and/or CA-signed certs.
+- TLS options have been tested and work on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
+- Large memory reduction when processing shielded transactions.
+- Enabled new RPC methods from zcash upstream: z-shieldcoinbase z_getpaymentdisclosure z_validatepaymentdisclosure.
+- Adds ability to compile on Mac (experimental).
+- Hush continues to be supported by BarterDEX and the Agama Wallet.