chore(main): release core 28.0.4

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28.0.4 (2026-03-26)

Bug Fixes

• via_btc_watch: via btc watch skip blocks after reorg (#332) (80ca2ba)

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request represents an automated release of the core component, bumping its version to 28.0.4. The primary purpose of this release is to deploy a crucial bug fix that improves the handling of blockchain reorganizations within the via_btc_watch functionality, ensuring more robust and accurate block processing.

Highlights

• Version Update: The core component has been updated to version 28.0.4 across relevant configuration and manifest files.
• Bug Fix Included: A critical bug in via_btc_watch related to skipping blocks after a blockchain reorg has been addressed and is part of this release.
• Changelog Updated: The CHANGELOG.md file for the core component has been updated to reflect the new 28.0.4 release and its associated bug fix.

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Code Review

This pull request is an automated release for core version 28.0.4, generated by Release Please. The changes include version bumps in .github/release-please/manifest.json and core/bin/via_external_node/Cargo.toml, and an update to core/CHANGELOG.md with the new release information. These changes are consistent with an automated release process and appear correct. The release incorporates a bug fix for via_btc_watch to skip blocks after a reorg. As this PR only contains automated versioning and changelog updates, there are no code logic changes to review.