Bitcoin Core 26 · Version Status
Bitcoin Core 26 End of Life Date
Bitcoin Core 26 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Bitcoin Core 26 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 390 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 14, 2025
390 days past EOL
Latest Release
26.2
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 6, 2023
Bitcoin Core 26 series
All Bitcoin Core Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 0.8 |
0.8.6 |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 0.9 |
0.9.5 |
Feb 28, 2016 |
EOL |
| 0.10 |
0.10.5 |
Feb 28, 2017 |
EOL |
| 0.11 |
0.11.3 |
Aug 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 0.12 |
0.12.1 |
Feb 28, 2018 |
EOL |
| 0.13 |
0.13.2 |
Aug 1, 2018 |
EOL |
| 0.14 |
0.14.3 |
Feb 1, 2019 |
EOL |
| 0.15 |
0.15.2 |
Aug 1, 2019 |
EOL |
What does Bitcoin Core 26 end of life mean?
When Bitcoin Core 26 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Bitcoin Core 26 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Bitcoin Core 31 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Bitcoin Core 26 reach end of life?
Bitcoin Core 26 reached end of life on April 14, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Bitcoin Core 26 still supported?
No. Bitcoin Core 26 reached end of life on April 14, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Bitcoin Core 26?
The recommended upgrade from Bitcoin Core 26 is
Bitcoin Core 31 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Bitcoin Core full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Bitcoin Core 26 past EOL?
When Bitcoin Core 26 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Bitcoin Core should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.