Why choose the @Liquid Network for your Bitcoin trading?
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Dont trust, verify.
Learn about the end-to-end verification that drives Greenlight with project lead Christian Decker.
In the latest Elements release, we add initial support for discounted Confidential Transactions (CT) fees. This new policy reduces fees by nearly 90%, from around 250 sats to 25 sats, achieving close to what it would be on non-CT transactions.
The 23.2.3 release activates the new fee policy for relay on Liquid testnet. This allows Liquid wallets and platforms to begin integration and testing, with a production release expected in the near future.
The new fee policy will make Liquid’s confidentiality even more economical, particularly when stacking bitcoin in high-fee environments, swapping to Lightning, or sending cross-border stablecoin remittances.
Learn more about the discounted CT fee and read more updates in the blog post. ⬇️
Blockstream
Elements 23.2.3: Discounted Fees for Confidential Transactions
The latest release of the open-source software that underpins Liquid and other Elements-based sidechains is now available for download.
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Tokenization makes investments more accessible.
@npub1jan3...x52y CEO @npub1exce...n72a explains how tokenized products like the Blockstream Mining Note on @Liquid Network enable simplified peer-to-peer trading, atomic swaps, and scalable payouts.
Get the full Bitcoin halving experience with the Blockstream Mining Note 2!
@Adam Back explains how the $BMN2 builds on the success of BMN1 with its fungible design and four-year term.
Learn more. ⬇️
Blockstream Mining 2
Building on the success of BMN1. Participate in Bitcoin mining.
Are traditional Bitcoin mining investments becoming a thing of the past?
Join James Macedonio, Global Head of Mining Sales at Blockstream, as he explains how BMN2 offers streamlined access to Bitcoin mining and serves as a strategic hedge on Bitcoin Capital.
Register for the live premiere at 13:00 UTC on Monday, September 9th. ⬇️
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Why settle for traditional securities when you can trade around the clock and with a Bitcoin denominated order book?
Learn how stokr.io is setting new standards in the securities market with tokenized MicroStrategy shares, $CMSTR, and tokenized hashrate, the Blockstream Mining Note with CEO Arnab_Naskar.
Register for the live premiere, 13:00 UTC Monday, September 9th. ⬇️
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Join Bitcoin Capital #7 with Arnab Naskar, Co-Founder and CEO of STOKR, and James Macedonio, Blockstream's Sr. Vice President - Global Head of Mining Sales, as they dissect the mechanisms behind the MicroStrategy Note ($CMSTR) and the Blockstream Mining Note 2 ($BMN2).
Register for the live premiere at 13:00 UTC on Monday, September 9th.
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Our Blockstream Mining Note 2 ($BMN2) security token offering is BACK AT A DISCOUNT, priced to outperform direct $BTC investments. More ⬇️
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Not every asset needs its own token, but it’s worth improving trading rails with technologies like the @Liquid Network , @Lyn Alden explains on the Bitcoin Capital livestream.
CLN v24.08 is here, bringing you the best Core Lightning experience yet. Here's what's new:
⚡️ BOLT12 offers now support self-payments and blinded paths.
⚡️ The renepay plugin now gives you more control over routing with new features like probability cost function and an exclude option.
⚡️ The pay plugin has been upgraded with capacity checks, advanced error handling and logging, ensuring smoother and more transparent payment operations.
⚡️ We've also optimized I/O, improved documentation, and refined gossipd and reckless.
Check out the blog post for full details.
Blockstream
Core Lightning v24.08: “Steel Backed-Up Channels”
Three months and 378 commits later, the latest version of Core Lightning, v24.08, is available for update. This release brings notable improvements...
The ChillDKG BIP is currently in the draft stage, and we're looking for community feedback on design and implementation details. If approved, ChillDKG BIP can be used in combination with a BIP for FROST signing to bring the full power of FROST to Bitcoin, reducing transaction costs and improving the privacy of multisig wallets.
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The Key to FROST: What is Distributed Key Generation?
Multisig is a familiar concept for most in Bitcoin: a multisig transaction requires approval from multiple parties before it can be executed. We di...
The Asian Tigers offer a blueprint for countries to grow free from past constraints.
@npub1jan3...x52y CEO @npub1exce...n72a explains how focusing on key industries and fostering global investment with innovative tools like the Blockstream Mining Note can help nations advance.
The Baltic Honeybadger by @Hodl Hodl has been uniting the most dedicated Bitcoiners since 2017.
Now in its 8th year, this legendary event is where Bitcoin history is forged—and at the turn of the tide, we’re sending our best: cypherpunk legend and Blockstream CEO @Adam Back!
Kick off the Baltic Honeybadger at 10:10 AM on Aug 24 at the Main Stage with "Honeybadger OG."
Adam Back, @Peter Todd, @Giacomo Zucco, Matthew Mezinskis, and Sergej Kotliar, are ready to deliver the hard truths about Bitcoin’s evolution.
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Can institutions truly adopt Bitcoin without compromising its core?
Adam Back, @Max Kei, @Lisa Hough , @arnab_stokr, @preston, and Edgars Laimite are here to question the status quo at 11:30 AM on Aug 24 at the Main Stage.
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Privacy and Bitcoin are inseparable, but are we doing enough?
At 1:00 PM on Aug 24 at the Cypherpunk Stage, Adam Back, @Marty Bent , @ODELL, and @Max will take you through the realities of building privacy-preserving tech in a live "Cypherpunk Rabbit Hole Recap."
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Challenge your assumptions in the "Ecash" session at 1:45 PM on Aug 24 at the FOSS Stage, with Adam Backs, Cashu creator @calle, E-Cash Maxi @Alex B., @BTC Sessions, and Edgars Laimite.
Kick off the Baltic Honeybadger at 10:10 AM on Aug 24 at the Main Stage with "Honeybadger OG."
Adam Back, @Peter Todd, @Giacomo Zucco, Matthew Mezinskis, and Sergej Kotliar, are ready to deliver the hard truths about Bitcoin’s evolution.
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Can institutions truly adopt Bitcoin without compromising its core?
Adam Back, @Max Kei, @Lisa Hough , @arnab_stokr, @preston, and Edgars Laimite are here to question the status quo at 11:30 AM on Aug 24 at the Main Stage.
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Privacy and Bitcoin are inseparable, but are we doing enough?
At 1:00 PM on Aug 24 at the Cypherpunk Stage, Adam Back, @Marty Bent , @ODELL, and @Max will take you through the realities of building privacy-preserving tech in a live "Cypherpunk Rabbit Hole Recap."
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Challenge your assumptions in the "Ecash" session at 1:45 PM on Aug 24 at the FOSS Stage, with Adam Backs, Cashu creator @calle, E-Cash Maxi @Alex B., @BTC Sessions, and Edgars Laimite.
When Bitcoin mainchain fees soar, working with Lightning or the @Liquid Network will keep your Sats flow on track.
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Bitcoin presents an alternative, Sam from @npub1eequ...at9s explains.
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Jade 1.0.31 is here, bringing a host of improvements that make it more powerful, secure, and user-friendly.
Whether you're just starting with Bitcoin or you're a seasoned cypherpunk who demands the best in Bitcoin self-custody tools this update is a significant step forward.
One of the standout features in this release is the automatic validation of change outputs when signing Blockstream Green wallet 'Multisig Shield' PSBTs. This means you can sign transactions with confidence, knowing that Jade is double-checking the details to ensure your Bitcoin is going exactly where it should. This is especially useful when reorganizing your Bitcoin holdings or consolidating UTXOs. Jade will now highlight when a transaction output is verified as being sent back to the spending wallet.
Jade now alerts you if a PSBT or transaction doesn’t require a signature from your device, ensuring you’re always informed and in control during the signing process. This small but significant addition helps prevent unnecessary steps and keeps your workflow smooth.
User experience has also been refined. If you start entering your PIN and need to backtrack, you can now abandon the entry from the first digit—a simple tweak that makes a big difference in usability. And for those who enjoy DIY setups, Jade now supports 180-degree screen rotation, adding flexibility to your hardware configuration.
Developers and tinkerers will appreciate the new command-line interface tool for simple interaction and testing, along with experimental support for esp32s3 devices like the ttgo-tdisplayS3. These additions expand Jade’s versatility, making it even more adaptable to various needs and setups.
Visually, Jade’s Home and Camera/QRScan screens have been redesigned to enhance navigation and readability, making sure your operations are as intuitive and efficient as possible.
Security remains paramount. Jade now locks only when an active serial or BLE connection is lost, not when you’re simply unplugging for charging. This ensures your device remains secure without disrupting your routine. Under the hood, updates to the ESP-IDF base firmware and a switch to the esp_lcd graphics library further enhance performance and stability.
Fixes in this update include improved UI scaling on larger DIY displays, better handling of change outputs in registered descriptor policies, and correct display of confidential @Liquid Network Taproot addresses during signing. These adjustments ensure Jade continues to offer top-tier security without compromising on functionality.
Jade 1.0.31 continues a commitment to ensuring that your Bitcoin remains secure, your experience remains seamless, and your tools remain at the cutting edge of self-custody technology.
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One of the standout features in this release is the automatic validation of change outputs when signing Blockstream Green wallet 'Multisig Shield' PSBTs. This means you can sign transactions with confidence, knowing that Jade is double-checking the details to ensure your Bitcoin is going exactly where it should. This is especially useful when reorganizing your Bitcoin holdings or consolidating UTXOs. Jade will now highlight when a transaction output is verified as being sent back to the spending wallet.
Jade now alerts you if a PSBT or transaction doesn’t require a signature from your device, ensuring you’re always informed and in control during the signing process. This small but significant addition helps prevent unnecessary steps and keeps your workflow smooth.
User experience has also been refined. If you start entering your PIN and need to backtrack, you can now abandon the entry from the first digit—a simple tweak that makes a big difference in usability. And for those who enjoy DIY setups, Jade now supports 180-degree screen rotation, adding flexibility to your hardware configuration.
Developers and tinkerers will appreciate the new command-line interface tool for simple interaction and testing, along with experimental support for esp32s3 devices like the ttgo-tdisplayS3. These additions expand Jade’s versatility, making it even more adaptable to various needs and setups.
Visually, Jade’s Home and Camera/QRScan screens have been redesigned to enhance navigation and readability, making sure your operations are as intuitive and efficient as possible.
Security remains paramount. Jade now locks only when an active serial or BLE connection is lost, not when you’re simply unplugging for charging. This ensures your device remains secure without disrupting your routine. Under the hood, updates to the ESP-IDF base firmware and a switch to the esp_lcd graphics library further enhance performance and stability.
Fixes in this update include improved UI scaling on larger DIY displays, better handling of change outputs in registered descriptor policies, and correct display of confidential @Liquid Network Taproot addresses during signing. These adjustments ensure Jade continues to offer top-tier security without compromising on functionality.
Jade 1.0.31 continues a commitment to ensuring that your Bitcoin remains secure, your experience remains seamless, and your tools remain at the cutting edge of self-custody technology.
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