Monero Launches Client Update to Fight Spy Nodes

Privacy blockchain Monero has rolled out a new client update to provide users with greater security against “spy nodes” on the network.

The “Fluorine Fermi” software update was announced via X on Thursday, with the team stating it is “a highly recommended release.”

The term “spy nodes” is part of the vernacular used in the Monero community. It refers to malicious nodes, groups of nodes, or botnets that have the potential to calculate and match IP addresses to…