loop/release_notes.md

Loop Client Release Notes

This file tracks release notes for the loop client.

Developers:

• When new features are added to the repo, a short description of the feature should be added under the "Next Release" heading.
• This should be done in the same PR as the change so that our release notes stay in sync!

Release Manager:

• All of the items under the "Next Release" heading should be included in the release notes.
• As part of the PR that bumps the client version, cut everything below the 'Next Release' heading.
• These notes can either be pasted in a temporary doc, or you can get them from the PR diff once it is merged.
• The notes are just a guideline as to the changes that have been made since the last release, they can be updated.
• Once the version bump PR is merged and tagged, add the release notes to the tag on GitHub.

Next release

New Features

• --private flag is now available on the loop in command, meaning users can now loop in to private nodes! This was implemented in #415 and has an implementation of LND's hop hints creation feature for the time being. The flag is also available in loop quote in as an extension.
• --route_hints has also been added on the loop in and loop quote in cli commands, and was also include in #415. While the --private flag autogenerates routehints to assist the payer (Lightning Labs), --route_hints allows the user to feed their own crafted versions if they so please.

Breaking Changes

Bug Fixes

Maintenance