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DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an official release from ACINQ. Those can be found here: https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair/releases
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In the latest eclair v0.4 release from ACINQ the GUI is available only via source code.
Here are the compiled binaries ready to go for those who want to upgrade their node but haven't had the time to teach themself how to compile from source.
Release notes: https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair/releases/tag/v0.4
I haven't tampered with the code, but you really shouldn't trust me and rather run the latest official eclair release without GUI or at least compile the GUI yourself.
Here are the build instructions https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair/blob/master/BUILD.md - It really is quite easy!
Here you can find a quick and easy step by step guide:
https://github.com/viaj3ro/eclair/wiki/Step-by-step-guide-for-how-to-compile-eclair-on-Windows
If you get stuck or have questions, text me on Telegram https://t.me/viaj3ro or Gitter https://gitter.im/viaj3ro.
I understand the decision to deprecate the GUI but decided to release it here for two reasons:
1.)
v0.3.4 and earlier versions have a bug that is triggered by an unrelated c-lightning bug where invalid announcement signatures are accepted by eclair and when those are broadcast to other peers they force close the channel. Not releasing the GUI has lead to some node operators sticking with outdated versions which arguably makes bad matters worse.
2.)
For everyday normal guys who lack advanced technical knowledge there still isn't a decent alternative. This should hopefully change soon with the coming eclair support in https://github.com/Ride-The-Lightning/RTL