Bitcoin Core’s v32 feature freeze hits Aug. 20 with 17 milestone items still open. Two proposed changes already need rebasing, including one targeting unencrypted v1 clearnet connections. Miss the freeze and new feature work normally moves to v33; bug fixes can still land. https://cryptoslate.com/merge-conflicts-and-unencrypted-traffic-risks-loom-as-bitcoin-core-prepares-to-lock-down-new-node-features-on-thursday/(CryptoSlate)