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This release introduces ALTCHA, an open-source CAPTCHA solution, to combat spam and protect user accounts during signup and login.

Highlights:

• Added ALTCHA verification to login and signup flows
• Implemented privacy-first, self-hosted CAPTCHA solution
• Enhanced security against automated account creation
• Seamless user experience with proof-of-work verification
• No external dependencies or third-party tracking

Notes:

• ALTCHA verification is now required for all new account signups
• ALTCHA verification is required for email/password login
• The verification process is automatic and typically completes in seconds
• No breaking changes for existing authenticated users
• OAuth login methods (GitHub, GitLab) are not affected by this change