Merge branch 'releases' into jen/252

CHANGELOG.md

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+# v1.25.1 / 2023-12-09
+
+This is a **highly recommended PATCH RELEASE.**  The patch release fixes the issue were node operators trying to catch up sync were unable to sync large message blocks/epochs due to an increased number of messages on the network.
+
+This patch release allows for up to 10k messages per block. Additionally, it introduces a limit on the amount of data that can be read at once, ensuring the system can handle worst-case scenarios.
+
+## Improvements
+- fix: exchange: allow up to 10k messages per block ([filecoin-project/lotus#11506](https://github.com/filecoin-project/lotus/pull/11506))
+
+>>>>>>> releases
+
 # v 1.25.0 / 2023-11-22
 
 This is a highly recommended feature release of Lotus. This optional release supports the Filecoin network version 21 upgrade, codenamed Watermelon 🍉, in addition to the numerous improvements and enhancements for node operators, ETH RPC-providers and storage providers.