According to the PaperMC documentation , the recommended Java version depends on the specific Minecraft/Paper version you are running: : Requires Java 21 Paper 1.17 to 1.19 : Requires Java 17 Paper 1.16.5 : Requires Java 16
If you need deeper dives into any single component (e.g., JNDI RMI deserialization exploit mechanics or G1GC memory fix details), let me know and I can extend the paper. java runtime 1.8 u241
Most teams either stick with the very last free Oracle JDK 8 build (8u202) or jump to OpenJDK builds. So where does 8u241 fit? According to the PaperMC documentation , the recommended
Java™ SE Development Kit 8, Update 441 Release Notes - Oracle Java™ SE Development Kit 8, Update 441 Release
JRE 1.8.0_241 was never intended to be the cutting edge of innovation; rather, it was the "gold standard" for reliability. It bridged the gap between the traditional Java of the past and the subscription-based, modular future. For many legacy applications still running today, the 8u241 release remains a testament to the enduring longevity of the Java 8 platform.