Monero v0.18.5.0 Released: SOCKS v5 Support Added, UPnP Removed
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The Monero development team has officially released version 0.18.5.0, a recommended update that brings significant connectivity improvements and backend stability fixes to the privacy-focused cryptocurrency network. This release is now available for download across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and FreeBSD platforms.
Key Features and Improvements
The standout feature of this release is the addition of SOCKS v5 proxy support for both the Monero daemon and wallet. This allows users to route their Monero traffic through SOCKS proxies, enhancing flexibility for privacy enthusiasts and those connecting from restrictive networks.
Other major changes include:
- Removal of UPnP Support: The daemon no longer relies on Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for port mapping, simplifying the network architecture and reducing potential attack vectors.
- Bug Fixes: Several critical issues have been resolved, including fixes for shutdown hangs in the daemon and improved exception handling to prevent crashes during high-load scenarios.
- Performance Enhancements: The transaction pool’s
get_complement()function has been optimized for faster performance when handling large requests.
Technical Updates
For developers and advanced users, this release introduces several technical refinements:
- ZMQ Integration: New restricted RPC modes have been added to the ZeroMQ interface, allowing for more secure monitoring of transaction pool events, specifically for stem-phase transactions.
- Wallet Security: Proof validation has been hardened, and a new sanity check ensures that change addresses are correctly formatted. Users can also now skip the automatic refresh after multisig imports if desired.
- Architecture Support: Official build support has been added for the LoongArch architecture, expanding Monero’s compatibility with emerging processor designs.
Contributors
This release is the result of collaborative efforts by 12 contributors who authored 96 commits and introduced 2,786 new lines of code. The team thanks tobtoht, selsta, hinto-janai, jeetrex17, lschomaker1, nahuhh, fangyaling, SNeedlewoods, jeffro256, vtnerd, woodser, and j-berman for their work.
Download Information
The new binaries can be downloaded directly from the Monero official downloads page or via the links below. Users are encouraged to verify the SHA256 hashes of their downloaded files against the signed hash list provided on the website to ensure integrity.
Direct Download Links:
For a complete list of changes and source code, visit the Monero GitHub repository.
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Publish Date: 2026-05-11-00:00