Ecash Introduces AssumeUTXO: Accelerating Node Sync Times

Running a full eCash node is crucial for participation in the decentralized network. However, setting up a new node traditionally involves downloading and verifying the entire blockchain history, a time-consuming process. With the introduction of the AssumeUTXO feature in Bitcoin ABC version 0.31.5, eCash aims to make node operation faster and more accessible than ever before. Here’s how it works: 🤔