- Changing the order in which we traverse the word state tree during fast sync. This should improve fast sync during subsequent pivot changes.
### 22.1.0 Breaking Changes
- Removed deprecated hash variable `protected volatile Hash hash;` which was used for private transactions [#3110](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3110)
### Additions and Improvements
- Genesis file parameter `blockperiodseconds` is validated as a positive integer on startup to prevent unexpected runtime behaviour [#3186](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/pull/3186)
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### Bug Fixes
- Fix regression on cors-origin star value
- Fix for ethFeeHistory accepting hex values for blockCount