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+Notable changes
+===============
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+Rescan startup parameter removed
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+The `-rescan` startup parameter has been removed. Wallets which require
+rescanning due to corruption will still be rescanned on startup.
+Otherwise, please use the `rescanblockchain` RPC to trigger a rescan.
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