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    "Batch database writes during index initial sync to reduce disk I/O and cs_main contention",
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  "summary": "Batches LevelDB writes across configurable block ranges during index initial sync rather than committing block by block. Modifies NextSyncBlock to return ranges of blocks, decoupling block traversal from cs_main lock acquisition. Adds unit tests covering interrupted sync and reorg handling with batched writes.",
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    "l0rinc noted blockfilterindex writes flat files too eagerly relative to LevelDB batching",
    "Merge conflicts and semantic collisions with recently merged index changes (#34897, #35531, #35847)"
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