Release info is here: https://github.com/steemit/steem/releases/tag/v0.17.0
As I replied in the HF17 update post:
I disagree with these changes:
- Standardized payouts on a 7 day timer
- Comment reward pool
Neutral
- keep the n^2 reward distribution curve for longer time
(The point is to bring author reward beneficiaries and SP delegation this time. If it's too hard to decide the curve, we can keep it unchanged for a while.)
Others features/changes are OK for me.
//Update:
Some people want to hear the reasons, so I'm writing here.
The fixed 7-day payout time: abusers can upvote a post right before payout to secure a payout. Others usually won't notice it and unable to counteract. There are discussions in this github issue: https://github.com/steemit/steem/issues/900
Comment reward pool: Make a UI for comments first. Also, with n^2 reward distribution mechanism, likely it will be gamed.