* Provide MegaGas/second measurements in the log when doing a full block import, such as the catch up phase of a fast sync. [\#1512](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1512)
* Provide MegaGas/second measurements in the log when doing a full block import, such as the catch up phase of a fast sync. [\#1512](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1512)
* Added new endpoints to get miner data, `eth_getMinerDataByBlockHash` and `eth_getMinerDataByBlockNumber`. [\#1538](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1538)
* Added new endpoints to get miner data, `eth_getMinerDataByBlockHash` and `eth_getMinerDataByBlockNumber`. [\#1538](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1538)
* Added direct support for OpenTelemetry metrics [\#1492](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1492)
* Added direct support for OpenTelemetry metrics [\#1492](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1492)
* Added support for `qip714block` config parameter in genesis file, paving the way towards permissioning interoperability between Besu and Quorum. [\#1545](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/1545)