Verge Core v8.0.0 Released

🚀 Verge Core v8.0.0 — A Big Step Forward

We’re excited to share the release of Verge Core v8.0.0, one of the biggest updates in Verge history. This upgrade makes Verge faster, safer, and easier to build on, while staying fully compatible with older versions.

Here’s what this means in plain language:

Modernized Codebase

• We’ve upgraded to a newer coding language standard (C++17), which is like moving from a previous model vehicle to a new model — faster, safer, and with more features.
• Previous parts of the code have been replaced with modern, lighter, and more efficient tools.
• Developers now have better instructions, guides, and cleaner code to work with.

Faster & Safer Performance

• Verge Core now runs 5–15% faster than before.
• The system uses less memory, meaning it’s more reliable.
• Many common coding mistakes are now caught automatically before they cause issues.
• Logging and syncing (how the blockchain tracks transactions and timing) are 20–40% faster.

Improved Security & Stability

• New locking mechanisms keep data safe and prevent errors when multiple things happen at the same time.
• The update improves memory safety — making Verge more stable during heavy use.
• All of this was done without breaking compatibility, so everything that worked before still works now.

Better for Developers

• Easier build process and simpler instructions for running Verge Core.
• Cleaner tools make it simpler for new developers to join the project.
• Future upgrades will be faster to roll out.

Trustless Build System

Verge is now built using GitHub Actions, which automatically compiles the wallet and supporting binaries for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This continuous integration pipeline ensures that every release is produced from the exact same source code in a fully auditable, reproducible way. By relying on a trustless, transparent build system instead of opaque third-party/human uploaded binaries, users can independently verify that what they download matches the open-source codebase from a key the automated system generates. This minimizes the risk of tampered executables, strengthens supply-chain security, and provides peace of mind that no hidden backdoors or malicious modifications are introduced — making it one of the most reliable approaches to user safety and long-term security in open-source projects.

Updated Dependencies (the “ingredients” Verge uses)

• Security updates to important tools like Tor and OpenSSL.
• Small but important updates to libraries Verge relies on.
• Removed unnecessary components to keep the system lighter.

Why It Matters for the Community

• Faster transactions and smoother performance.
• More secure and reliable blockchain operation.
• Future-ready foundation for upgrades (C++20 and beyond).
• Makes it easier for new developers to contribute, which grows the ecosystem.

Verge Core: Leading in 2025 Updates

One of the biggest things to highlight is just how active development on Verge Core has been in 2025. Verge has released multiple Core updates this year alone — more than most other blockchains in the space. While many projects only push out one or two major updates per year (or even less), Verge is consistently improving its codebase, showing a level of developer commitment and transparency that stands out across the entire crypto industry. This rapid pace of development proves that Verge isn’t just keeping up — it’s leading.

• v7.8.0 — Jan 8
• v7.9.0 — Feb 27
• v7.10.0 — Apr 18
• v7.11.0 — Feb 27 (Tor and sync improvements)
• v7.12.0 — May 29 (library upgrades, checksum verification, better security)
• v7.13.0 — August (performance boosts, stability, network improvements)
• v8.0.0 — August 25 (Modern C++ overhaul, performance, safety enhancements)

In short: Verge Core v8.0.0 makes Verge faster, safer, and more future-proof — while showing the community just how dedicated the team is to constant progress.

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