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Makers of the BitBox swiss hardware wallet.
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BitBox 1 year ago
Introducing the BitBox Sambuco update! This update brings exciting improvements to the BitBoxApp, including a revamped transaction overview, native Apple Silicon support, enhanced privacy features, and more. Here’s what’s new: 👇 image - Enhanced transaction overview We’ve modernized the transaction history with better spacing, clearer distinctions for incoming/outgoing/self transfers, and historical fiat values at the time of transactions. Now it’s easier to recall the context of older transactions! image - Native Apple Silicon support Mac users with M-series chips can now enjoy a faster, smoother app experience without relying on Rosetta emulation. Faster launches, snappier performance, and better battery life. 🚀 image - Improved privacy tools The BitBoxApp now labels change outputs, helping users better understand their UTXO history and avoid potential privacy mishaps. Combined with our address reuse warnings, this can help to improve transaction privacy. image - BTC Direct's Private Trading Desk High-volume traders, this one’s for you! We’ve integrated BTC Direct Private Trading Desk for trades of €50,000 or more. Enjoy personal guidance, fixed rates, and secure transfers directly to your cold storage. image SO, from better fee management to log exports on Android, visual improvements, and more, this update enhances the BitBoxApp experience for everyone. If you want to learn more (and know where the name of the update comes from?! 🤩) read the blog post in the comments:
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BitBox 1 year ago
Exciting news! Swiss Bitcoin Pay now lets you set up and receive Bitcoin directly on your BitBox02—no BitBoxApp needed! 🚀 Use your Bitcoinize PoS to set up the BitBox02, receive Lightning payments, and have them automatically sent to your wallet! How cool is that?! image
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BitBox 1 year ago
Two weeks ago, we proudly sponsored and joined the recording of Italy's first TV show on Bitcoin called 'Esploriamo Bitcoin', airing tonight on italian television! 🇮🇹 With two of our teammates and partners featured, it’s an honor to bring Bitcoin to the mainstream! Info in comments. Thank you @Federico Rivi for hosting us and Gruppo Mediapason for the welcome and professionalism you gave us! 🚀
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BitBox 1 year ago
Last night, HBO published a documentary that claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. We believe this narrative goes against the very ethos of Bitcoin and strongly oppose this kind of sensationalism. Speculating on Satoshi’s identity isn’t just unnecessary; it’s irresponsible and dangerous. The power of Bitcoin lies in its design, and Satoshi’s anonymity has been essential in allowing Bitcoin to grow free from individual influence. This isn’t a flaw—it’s one of Bitcoin’s greatest strengths. Knowing who Satoshi is wouldn’t contribute anything positive to Bitcoin; instead, it would create a target, invite unnecessary attention, and compromise the principles on which Bitcoin was founded. We discourage this type of speculative behavior and urge everyone to respect Satoshi’s choice to remain anonymous. Let’s focus on advancing Bitcoin for a freer future, and honor the decisions that have allowed it to flourish. image
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BitBox 1 year ago
We have partnered with @Pocket Bitcoin 🏦👉🏻🔑 to bring you the first implementation of secure Bitcoin sales. With our new update, you can now sell Bitcoin securely from within the BitBoxApp! Signed addresses & memos make sure your Bitcoin ends up exactly where it is supposed to. image When sending Bitcoin to Pocket, you won't see a Bitcoin address! 😱 Instead, the BitBox02 will cryptographically verify that the payment request came from Pocket. On the BitBox02, you will see 'Pocket' as the destination and your IBAN as a memo. No need to check addresses. image As soon as your transaction to Pocket has 3 onchain confirmations, they will send out the money to your bank account. If your bank account supports instant transactions, the whole transaction can take less than 30 minutes! image We are incredibly happy to have found such an amazing partner in @PocketBitcoin, who are just as interested in advancing the security and usability of Bitcoin as us. Check out our newest Livigno update with all details here:
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BitBox 1 year ago
At BitBox, we understand that accidents can happen to anyone. That’s why we’re offering BitBoxCare to give you extra protection for your BitBox02 hardware wallet. With BitBoxCare, you get coverage for accidental damage, ensuring that if your device is dropped or damaged, you’ll receive a quick replacement. In addition, BitBoxCare extends the standard 2-year warranty to 4 years, giving you longer protection for your wallet. If you want even more peace of mind, upgrade to BitBoxCare Plus, which not only offers the same extended warranty and accidental damage coverage but also provides priority support. This means you’ll get faster assistance, with replies within the next business day. To add BitBoxCare, simply select it during checkout or from your user profile if you already own a BitBox02. Read more about it on our blog post: https://bitbox.swiss/blog/bitboxcare-extra-peace-of-mind-for-your-bitbox02/
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BitBox 1 year ago
They tell you that Nostr is just a bad copy of Twitter. 🥲 What do you reply?
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BitBox 1 year ago
It looks nice around here. Who is a must-follow account on Nostr?
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BitBox 1 year ago
It's not that vacations are getting pricier; it's that fiat currency keeps devaluing. 📉💸 In 2014, $1,000 equaled 2 BTC. By 2024, the same vacation costs 0.02 BTC. While dollar prices rose 20% (same vacation today is 1,200$), Bitcoin’s value soared, costing vastly fewer BTC. #bitcoin image
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BitBox 1 year ago
Imagine if every coffee today was a piece of Bitcoin tomorrow... image
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BitBox 1 year ago
Did someone say silent payments? 🤫 We have just signed the first ever silent payment transaction on a hardware wallet! Coming to your BitBox02 soon!
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BitBox 1 year ago
¡Hola amigos! ✨ Starting today, we offer customer support in Spanish! All our Spanish-speaking friends can now write to us in their language and receive answers en español. For assistance, send a message to [support@bitbox.swiss]. ¡Gracias! ❤️ image
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BitBox 1 year ago
The history of hardware wallets: Using a Bitcoin wallet is (almost) normal today, but when Bitcoin was first created, such wallets didn't exist. Early Bitcoin users had to rely on rudimentary methods to manage and store their private keys, which were susceptible to high security risks. Over time, Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) have revolutionized how users interact with their Bitcoins, significantly enhancing the security and usability of wallets. Here the BIPs that led to hardware wallets: - BIP32 (2012): Hierarchical Deterministic Wallets What it is: This BIP introduced a system where all Bitcoin keys could be generated from a single seed, known as Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) Wallets. Impact: It improved security by reducing the need for frequent backups and enhanced privacy by allowing users to generate new addresses for each transaction, all recoverable from the same seed. - BIP39 (2013): Mnemonic Code for Generating Deterministic Keys What it is: BIP39 proposed a method for converting the seed used in an HD wallet into a mnemonic phrase made up of easy-to-remember words. Impact: It made wallet backup and restoration more user-friendly. Instead of needing to secure complex keys, users can now recover their entire wallet using a simple phrase of common words, thus significantly reducing the risk of errors in recording the seed. - BIP43 (2014): Purpose Field for Deterministic Wallets What it is: BIP43 introduced a "purpose field" in the deterministic wallet structure, allowing for multiple different wallet structures under the same seed. Impact: It provided a method for developers to create specific wallet structures for different applications, all under one master seed, supporting improved organizational strategies. - BIP44 (2014): Multi-Account Hierarchy for Deterministic Wallets What it is: BIP44 builds on BIP32 and BIP43 by adding a specific structure for creating multiple accounts within the same wallet. Impact: It enabled users to have different accounts (like savings, checking, investment, etc.) under one master seed. Each account can have its own chain of addresses, enhancing both privacy and organization. These advancements, as proposed and implemented in the respective BIPs, address various aspects of security, usability, and functionality in Bitcoin wallet management. For hardware wallets, these proposals meant that users could not only secure their Bitcoins more effectively but also enjoy greater ease in managing multiple accounts and addresses under a single device. This reminds us of how Satoshi Nakamoto, by releasing the Bitcoin code, gifted the world one of the greatest technologies we have ever seen. However, developers have continued to introduce new updates to enhance its usability, and this will likely continue for decades, perhaps even centuries. We are all Satoshi. image
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BitBox 1 year ago
What's your 'why bitcoin'? 🤔 image
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BitBox 1 year ago
We just came back from an exhilarating time at BTC Prague! 🌟 It was a fantastic opportunity to meet face-to-face with our partners and users. This event was particularly special as it brought (some of) our remote team together, allowing us to strengthen bonds and exchange ideas in person. Thank you to all who made BTC Prague a memorable gathering. Your energy and insights continue to inspire and drive our mission forward. https://m.primal.net/IpHE.bin
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BitBox 1 year ago
Partner of the week: @Niko Jilch! 'Was Bitcoin bringt' offers expert insights in German language, with additional English content on YouTube, in the newsletter and much more 👏image