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Block 848017: Important News of the Week

News. Updates. Research. Stats. Everything Important You Need to Know.

Bitcoin Optech #307: Draft BIP for Quantum-safe Address Format

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Bitcoin Optech #307: Draft BIP for Quantum-safe Address Format

This issue announces a draft BIP for a quantum-safe Bitcoin address format and includes regular sections of the newsletter.

Ride The Lightning v0.15.1-beta: UX Enhancements, Bug Fixes Ride The Lighning is a full function, device agnostic, web user interface to help manage lightning node operations. Available on LND, Core Lightning and Eclair.

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Ride The Lightning v0.15.1-beta: UX Enhancements, Bug Fixes

Ride The Lighning is a full function, device agnostic, web user interface to help manage lightning node operations. Available on LND, Core Lightnin...

CivKit Alpha Released with P2P Order Book, Escrow and PGP Chat for Trades "Version 1 (very alpha) of CIVKIT is out today. Download and explore now. This version supports a p2p order book with escrow over the Lightning Network and includes PGP chat for trades."

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CivKit Alpha Released with P2P Order Book, Escrow and PGP Chat for Trades

CivKit aims to enable decentralized P2P trading without a central order book, using Nostr, Lightning, and a reputation system at its core.

Bitkit Wallet Officially Launched on App Stores "If you're a beta user, transfer your spending balance to savings before entering your recovery phrase on the new app. Once you have no funds left in your spending balance, you can proceed to restore your wallet on Bitkit v1.0."

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Bitkit Wallet Officially Launched on App Stores

"Synonym is proud to announce that Bitkit, its self-custodial Bitcoin wallet, is now moving from beta testing to general availability on the app st...

EU's Encryption Report Finds Layer 2s, Private Ownership of Bitcoin 'Problematic' for Law Enforcement The First Report on Encryption by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security argues that Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions, as well as other widely used encryption-based tools present new challenges (and opportunities) for law enforcement investigations.

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EU's Encryption Report Finds Layer 2s, Private Ownership of Bitcoin 'Problematic' for Law Enforcement

The First Report on Encryption by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security argues that Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and other layer 2 soluti...

Web of Trust: Navigating the Social Graph - "In this paper, you will find a definition of the social graph, principles for thinking about it, and practical ideas for using it for DoS prevention, social discovery, anti-impersonation, accurate ratings, and more." - "You will also learn about alternative mechanisms that can be used in conjunction with social graph analysis to provide more compelling and complete solutions."

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Web of Trust: Navigating the Social Graph

"This is a comprehensive yet superficial paper, as it touches on many different areas without exhausting any...More importantly, it aims to help th...

Blockstream Green Android v4.0.30, iOS v4.0.28, Desktop v2.0.7 Released "Blockstream Green 2FA protected accounts on Liquid are unavailable for apps up to iOS v4.0.27, Android v4.0.29, Desktop v2.0.6. A new release of the apps [is now] available for download."

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Blockstream Green Android v4.0.30, iOS v4.0.28, Desktop v2.0.7 Released

Blockstream Green is a multi-platform, feature-rich Bitcoin, Liquid and Lightning wallet.

UPDATED: Bitfarms Adopt 'Poison Pill' Strategy to Fend Off Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms "This action further demonstrates the Bitfarms Board’s entrenchment and disregard for the perspectives of its shareholders, who clearly signaled their discontent less than two weeks ago when they voted out Company co-founder Emiliano Grodzki. We will continue to push to address the serious corporate governance issues at Bitfarms and ensure that shareholders have a say on the Company’s path forward," said Jason Les, Chief Executive Officer of Riot Platforms.

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Bitfarms Adopt 'Poison Pill' Strategy to Fend Off Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms (UPDATED)

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms announced on Monday that it has adopted of a "poison pill" strategy to guard against a potential hostile takeover by rival R...

Phoenix Wallet Android v2.2.3, iOS v2.2.5 Released The latest versions of the Phoenix wallet include user interface improvements, such as new messages regarding liquidity and enhanced payment error notifications.

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Phoenix Wallet Android v2.2.3, iOS v2.2.5 Released

Phoenix is a Bitcoin mobile wallet using Lightning to send and receive payments. Available on Android and iOS.

Peach Bitcoin v0.5.0: GroupHug for Everyone "With this release we hope to make the Peach experience smoother and cheaper for everyone by making GroupHug the default!"

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Peach Bitcoin v0.5.0: GroupHug for Everyone

Peach Bitcoin is a secure peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace. Available on Android and iOS.

Bitfarms Adopt 'Poison Pill' Strategy to Fend Off Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms The decision follows Riot Platforms' recent disclosure that it has acquired a 12% stake in Bitfarms, signaling a possible takeover attempt.

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Bitfarms Adopt 'Poison Pill' Strategy to Fend Off Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms (UPDATED)

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms announced on Monday that it has adopted of a "poison pill" strategy to guard against a potential hostile takeover by rival R...

RGB v0.11-beta6: API Stabilization, Improved Interfaces Inheritance, Scripting, Data Containers, Invoicing - "The release marks a reference point for public audit of RGB v0.11. The APIs are now stable, and feature-freeze has been reached: no further consensus-level or standard library breaking changes are planned (unless they would become required as a result of newly discovered bugs/issues by the community or auditors)." - "Starting from the beta 6 release, we are also looking for qualified auditors and penetration testers who can contribute into making RGB more secure and robust. We plan a grant program to facilitate this process; with any enquiries please contact us via info@lnp-bp.org."

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RGB v0.11-beta6: API Stabilization, Improved Interfaces Inheritance, Scripting, Data Containers, Invoicing

RGB is a system of private and scalable client-validated smart contracts on Bitcoin and Lightning developed by LNP/BP Standards Association.

Zeus v0.9.0-alpha8: Layout Changes, Pending HTLCs View & More "ZEUS v0.9.0-alpha8 is now rolling out to community sponsors."

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Zeus v0.9.0-alpha8: Layout Changes, Pending HTLCs View & More

ZEUS is a mobile Bitcoin and Lightning wallet, and a remote node manager for LND and Core Lightning. Available on Android and iOS.

New Launches on Geyser: Harbor, SIGit, Miners4Kids, Parallel Space Discover and support to some of the latest Bitcoin grassroots projects and initiatives launched via the Geyser crowdfunding platform. Curated in partnership with @Geyser.

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New Launches on Geyser: Harbor, SIGit, Miners4Kids, Parallel Space

Discover and support to some of the latest Bitcoin grassroots projects and initiatives launched via the Geyser crowdfunding platform.

Voyage v0.6.0: Bookmarks, Removed Downvote Button Voyage is a lightweight nostr client for Android with a Reddit-like UI.

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Voyage v0.6.0: Bookmarks, Removed Downvote Button

Voyage is a lightweight nostr client for Android with a Reddit-like UI.

Clams Remote v2.2.0: Close Channels, Deprecated Native App & UX Improvements This version includes ability to close channels, bitcoind and lightningd sync status warnings, option to expose private channels when creating invoices, 'spend all' option when opening channels, and other improvements.

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Clams Remote v2.2.0: Close Channels, Deprecated Native App & UX Improvements

Clams Remote lets you control your Core Lightning node(s) via the lightning network from any web enabled device.

BitBanana v0.8.2: Core Lightning Updates BitBanana v0.8.2 has been released with support for the latest Core Lightning release v24.05. Core Lightning users can now also generate Taproot addresses and view on-chain transactions in transaction history.

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BitBanana v0.8.2: Core Lightning Updates

BitBanana is a native Android app for Lightning node operators focused on user experience and ease of use.

Core Scientific Declines $1 Billion Buyout Offer From CoreWeave The companies announced they signed a series of 12-year contracts, under which Core Scientific will provide approximately 200 megawatts of infrastructure to host CoreWeave’s operations. https://www.nobbitcoin.com/core-scientific-declines-1-billion-buyout-offer/

Wasabi Wallet v2.0.8.1: Safeguards for Coinjoin Fees - "Wasabi Wallet v2.0.8.1 adds additional safeguards for coinjoin fees. Clients can now set their own fee policies to avoid participating in coinjoin rounds that cost more than expected." - "These changes lay the groundwork to further minimize trust in coordinators. Additional efforts have yet to be implemented, but with default values, this update ensures coordinators can’t trick clients into fund extraction by manipulating parameters or lying about free remixes."

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Wasabi Wallet v2.0.8.1: Safeguards for Coinjoin Fees

"Wasabi Wallet v2.0.8.1 adds additional safeguards for coinjoin fees. Clients can now set their own fee policies to avoid participating in coinjoin...