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Here are the highlights for this edition of The Faucet:

• Changes to Bitcoin Core's mempool configuration: Bitcoin Core has an open pull request that would allow node operators to configure their mempool to accept non-standard transactions. The proposed change raises concerns about the potential for denial-of-service attacks on nodes, and Core developer Suhas Daftuar expresses disagreement with this approach. He cites the risks and challenges in providing documentation for users to assess all the associated risks and reprimands the author of the pull request for not responding to previous critique of his proposed change. Read more about the changes to Bitcoin Core's mempool configuration.

• Critique of "Softwar" by Jameson Lopp: Jameson Lopp critiques Air Force Major Jason Lowery's thesis-turned-book, "Softwar," highlighting various statements made by Lowery in podcast discussions. Lopp questions the quality of the material and points out discrepancies, such as his mispronunciation of "sybil attacks" and his defense of Bitcoin using the Second Amendment over the First Amendment for which there’s precedent for protecting cryptographic software. Read more about the critique of "Softwar" by Jameson Lopp.

• Updates to solo ckpool by Dr. Con Kolivas: Dr. Con Kolivas, developer of the cgminer and ckpool software used in most mining rigs, has updated the solo ckpool to make it easier for Bitcoin farms to solo-mine to their own pools. The work was funded by FutureBit for use in their Apollo miner and aims to support the developer while benefiting smaller-scale mining operations. The project is seen as a valuable contribution to the Bitcoin community. Read more about the updates to solo ckpool by Dr. Con Kolivas.

That's it for this edition of The Faucet. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the world of Bitcoin!