Recently, the project officially leapfrogged into 1.12.2-u2 . This is the "hot" version everyone is currently playing because it supports modern features like off-hand items and improved server compatibility. Why It’s Currently Trending ("Hot")

The "1112 hot" build isn't just a reskin. It introduces three major pillars of improvement that address the biggest complaints of earlier versions: lag, compatibility, and multiplayer features.

The "hot" factor is the authenticity. When you play , you are getting ~90% of the real Minecraft Java 1.12.2 experience.