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## Summary
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The compact block filter index format has been updated to include Dash special transaction data, providing feature parity with bloom filters for SPV client support. This change is **incompatible** with existing blockfilter indexes.
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## Impact
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- Nodes with existing `-blockfilterindex` enabled will **fail to start** with a clear error message
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- SPV clients will now be able to detect Dash special transactions using compact block filters
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- The index must be rebuilt, which may take 30-60 minutes depending on hardware
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## Required Action for Node Operators
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If you run a node with `-blockfilterindex` enabled, you **must** rebuild the index using one of these methods:
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### Option 1: Full Reindex (Recommended)
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```bash
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dashd -reindex
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This will rebuild all indexes including the blockfilter index. This is the safest option but will take the longest.
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### Option 2: Manual Index Deletion
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1. Stop your node
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2. Delete the blockfilter index directory:
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```bash
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rm -rf <datadir>/indexes/blockfilter
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```
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3. Restart your node normally - the blockfilter index will rebuild automatically
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## Error Message
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If you attempt to start a node with an old blockfilter index, you will see this error:
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Error: The basic filter index is incompatible with this version of Dash Core.
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The index format has been updated to include special transaction data.
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Please restart with -reindex to rebuild the blockfilter index,
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or manually delete the indexes/blockfilter directory from your datadir.
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## Technical Details
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- The blockfilter index now includes fields from Dash special transactions:
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- ProRegTx (masternode registration)
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## Benefits
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- SPV clients can now detect and track Dash-specific transactions
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- Feature parity between bloom filters and compact block filters
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- Protection against serving incorrect filter data to light clients
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- Protection against serving incorrect filter data to light clients

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