In the cat-and-mouse game of internet censorship, standing still is falling behind. Xray 1.8 represents a "consolidation" release. Rather than adding flashy, untested features, the development team has focused on making what works—work better.
Alternatively, you can download the binaries directly from the official Xray GitHub repository .
Mining in 1.8 is supposed to be a gamble. The "pop" of finding diamonds is exciting. X-ray turns mining into a walking simulator. You lose the tension of lava and the joy of discovery.
You’re not clever. The server admins have logs that show your "efficiency" is 10x higher than a normal player. You might get away with it for a week, but when the ban hammer drops, you lose your stats, your rank, and your reputation.