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 Electrum v4.5.4: Fixes & Improvements

Electrum is a lightweight Bitcoin and Lightning wallet for all desktop platforms and Android.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/electrum-v4-5-4/ 
 BitGo Introduced Replace-By-Fee Support for Hot, Custodial & Self-Managed Wallets

"Announcing support for Replace-By-Fee (RBF) for Bitcoin. RBF support allows clients to replace transactions stuck in the mempool and gives users greater control over their transactions. Available for all BitGo Bitcoin wallets."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitgo-introduced-rbf/ 
 PlebLab Startup Day 2024 Livestream

PlebLab Startup Day, held in partnership with Wolf, is an event dedicated to Bitcoin innovation. It features the Top Builder competition, promoting collaboration and growth among leading Bitcoin innovators in an engaging setting.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/pleblab-startup-day-2024/ 
 Zeus v0.8.2: 0-conf LSP Support for LND REST, PoS Print Receipts, Enhanced Recovery Interface

This release features LSP support for remote connections, Point of Sale receipt printing, expanded currency rate conversion features, improved UI/UX around wallet recovery, and other improvements.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-2/ 
 Judge: Evidence Is Overwhelming That Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto

Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper, the creator of Bitcoin or author of the Bitcoin software, U.K. Judge James Mellor said after closing arguments in the Crypto Open Patent Alliance trial on Thursday.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/craig-wright-is-not-satoshi-says-judge/ 
 Block Starts Shipping Its Bitkey Wallet

"The Bitkey wallet is officially out of pre-orders and is now shipping to your doorstep."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitkey-is-now-shipping/ 
 Uh...bullshit? They're not disabling the extension, just the demo part.

nostr:nevent1qqs9jh7w4uy... 
 the headline was misleading and the post has been updated 
 UPDATE: LNbits to Disable Its Demo Server for Cashu Extension at the End of March

LNbits' @Ben Arc reached out to clarify that the announcement was about disabling Cashu on LNbits demo server, NOT disabling the extension generally.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-to-disable-cashu-extension-at-the-end-of-mae/ 
 Bitcoin Optech #293: Trustless Onchain Betting on Potential Soft Forks

This week’s issue summarizes a post about trustless onchain betting for potential soft forks and links to a detailed overview of Chia Lisp for Bitcoiners.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-293/ 
 New on Geyser: Texas Fire Relief Fund, Bitcoin Indonesia, Brainbow Wallet

Here are some the latest Bitcoin grassroots projects and initiatives launched via the  @geyser crowdfunding platform.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/new-on-geyser-march-24-1/ 
 Bisq 2 v0.0.7: Test Release

"We released a test-release of the Bisq 2 software for the ones who cannot build from source! Feel free to check out what Bisq2 will look like at launch."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq2-v0-0-7/ 
 Mostro v0.10.0: Allow Buyer to Add New Invoice

Mostro is a Lightning Network peer-to-peer exchange platform on Nostr.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mostro-v0-10-0/ 
 Relai Launches Lightning for Over 100K of Its European Users

"Blockstream's Greenlight cloud nodes and Breez SDK's Lightning Service Providers (LSPs) enable Relai to offer Lightning's benefits while maintaining non-custodial control over users' funds."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/relai-launches-lightning/ 
 COLDCARD Q Firmware v1.0.0 Released

"We will start shipping them out in order of purchase next week. It's a YUGE backlog, so may take a couple months to ship them all. You will receive an email when yours is ready."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coldcard-q-firmware-v1-0-0/ 
 BitBox02 v9.17.0 Firmware Added Mnemonics for Lightning Wallets

"Our plan is to make it super easy to send from your BitBox02 onchain wallet to your Lightning wallet."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitbox02-firmware-v9-17-0/ 
 VanEck Cuts Bitcoin ETF Fee to Zero in a Bid to Attract Inflows

"During the period commencing on March 12, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025, the Sponsor will waive the entire Sponsor Fee for the first $1.5 billion of the Trust’s assets."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/vaneck-temporarily-cuts-bitcoin-etf-fee-to-zero/ 
 10101 v2.0.4: Updated Flutter and BDK, Fee Info for DLC Channels

10101 is a self-custodial Bitcoin derivatives trading platform. It uses Discreet Log Contracts (DLC) to ensure trustless trade execution.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/10101-v2-0-4/ 
 Envoy v1.6.0 with Full RBF Control & Custom Device Names Is Out of Beta

"We’re excited to announce that the latest version of Envoy – 1.6.0 – is now published on all your favorite mobile platforms!"

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/envoy-v1-6-0/
 
 Krux v24.03.0: Performance Optimizations, Reproducible Builds & More

Krux is open-source firmware that enables anyone to build their own Bitcoin signing device via off-the-shelf parts. It runs on Kendryte K210 devices such as the M5StickV and Maix Amigo, converting them into airgapped devices that can sign transactions for multisignature and single-signature wallets.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/krux-v24-03-0/ 
 Primal iOS v1.3.6: Multi-account Support

"Primal for iOS 1.3.6 has just been released. Please try it out and let us know your thoughts."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/primal-ios-v1-3-6/ 
 Roman Sterlingov Found Guilty on Four Counts, Court Finds Chainalysis 'Reliable'

"Jurors found Sterlingov guilty on all of the four counts, which included conspiring to money launder, money laundering, and two charges tied to failing to register a money transmitting service," reported Bloomberg. The defense is going to appeal the verdict.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/roman-sterlingov-found-guilty-on-four-counts/ 
 Bitcoin Keeper v1.1.12: UX/UI Improvements, Mobile Key Available by Default

Bitcoin Keeper is a bitcoin multisig wallet with privacy and inheritance features. Available on iOS and Android.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-1-12/ 
 Biden Administration Resurrects 30% Bitcoin Mining Tax in Budget Proposal for 2025

U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal, which includes a bitcoin mining excise tax to 'reduce mining activity.'

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/biden-administration-resurrects-30-bitcoin-mining-tax-proposal/ 
 Lightning Terminal v0.12.4-alpha Released

"This release of Lightning Terminal (LiT) includes updates to the versions of the integrated Loop and Faraday daemons. We'll be continuously working to improve the user experience based on feedback from the community."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lightning-terminal-v0-12-4-alpha/ 
 Validating Lightning Signer v0.11.0: Tag-team Signing Support & Dockerized VLS

"We're thrilled to announce a fresh VLS release "Auspicious Anubis", which introduces support for tag team signing to VLS. We invite Lightning developers and companies to try it out and provide feedback that will shape future VLS releases."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/vls-v0-11-0/ 
 40% of Bitcoin Open-Source Developers Focused on L2s and Scaling in 2023 - Report

Electric Capital fingerprinted 485 million code commits across 818k open-source bitcoin and 'crypto' repositories to create a 2023 Developer Report.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-developers-report-2023/
 
 OpenSats Opens Long-term Support Program for Nostr Developers

"If you're working on free and open-source nostr infrastructure and/or the protocol itself, and/or are working on something that is struck by the tragedy of the commons, don't hesitate to apply for an LTS Grant."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-nostr-lts/ 
 Boltz Web App v1.3.1 Released

Boltz is a privacy first, non-custodial bitcoin exchange built to bridge different layers of Bitcoin like the Liquid and Lightning Network.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/boltz-web-app-v1-3-1/ 
 MicroStrategy Buys 12000 BTC for $821 Million, Owns 205K BTC

"MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 12,000 BTC for ~$821.7M using proceeds from convertible notes and excess cash for ~$68,477 per bitcoin. As of 3/10/24, MicroStrategy hodls 205,000 BTC acquired for ~$6.91B at average price of $33,706 per bitcoin," announced Michael Saylor.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microstrategy-owns-205k-btc/ 
 Bitdeer Announced New 4nm Bitcoin Mining Chip SEAL01

"The SEAL01 chip is created using an advanced 4-nanometer process technology in partnership with a world-leading semiconductor foundry. Initial tests indicate an exceptional power efficiency of 18.1 J/TH."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitdeer-4nm-bitcoin-mining-chip-seal0/
 
 Sparrow Wallet v1.8.4: Terminal Fix

"Sparrow v1.8.4 has been released to fix a build issue affecting Sparrow Terminal. The normal desktop app is unaffected."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-4/ 
 Block 833978: Important News of the Week

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/833978/ 
 Portal: Mobile-native Hardware Wallet by TwentyTwo Devices

"Why yet another hardware wallet? Because we think none of the existing ones are both safe and easy to use with smartphones. So we've made our own. Portal is built around NFC, not only to talk to a phone, but also to power itself! No cables, no batteries, just wireless magic."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/portal-by-twentytwo-devices/ 
 Core Lightning v24.02.1: Fixes & Improvements

"A few minor fixes, and an improvements in the cost function of the routing algorithm."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/core-lightning-v24-02-1/ 
 Brave Wallet Finally Adds Bitcoin Support, Will Focus on Shitcoins on Bitcoin

"With the latest update of Brave on desktop (1.63), Brave Wallet users can now create Native SegWit Bitcoin accounts, which offer lower transaction fees and better error detection compared to other Bitcoin account types."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/brave-wallet-added-bitcoin-support-will-focus-on-shitcoins/ 
 Polar v2.2.0: Software Updates & Fixes

Polar is a tool for creating one-click Lighting networks used in local app development and testing. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/polar-v2-2-0/ 
 NoOnes Integrates Lightning Deposits and Withdrawals

"We have our own lightning node and it’s growth will show the world again how the Global South uses Bitcoin as a medium of exchange."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/noones-adds-lightning/ 
 Signal Rolls Out Phone Number Privacy and Usernames for Everyone in v7.0

"Phone number privacy and usernames are now rolling out to everyone using Signal version 7.0! Update your app to take advantage of these new features."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/signal-v7-0/ 
 Phoenix Android v2.2.1: Bug Fix Release

"Phoenix 2.2.1 is out for Android. This is mostly a bug fix release, with also some UI improvements and new localizations."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-android-v2-2-1/ 
 Mutiny Wallet App Is Now Available on iOS

"We have a lot of new features planned for Mutiny Wallet in the coming months (for all platforms), so stay tuned as we work to make Mutiny more social, more powerful, and even easier to use."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-is-now-available-on-ios/ 
 Sparrow Wallet v1.8.3: PGP Verifier, Improved QR Reading, Q1 & Safe 3 Support

Sparrow v1.8.3 has been released with PGP download file verifier, Coldcard Q1 and Trezor Safe 3 support and improved QR reading.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-3/ 
 US Department of Commerce Wants to Impose KYC on Cloud Services and AI Training

- "The new rule would require that U.S. providers of IaaS products (including U.S. resellers) implement and maintain a written, risked-based Customer Identification Program (CIP).

- "The proposed definition for “Infrastructure as a Service product” is "any product or service offered to a consumer, including complimentary or “trial” offerings, that provides processing, storage, networks, or other fundamental computing resources, and with which the consumer is able to deploy and run software that is not predefined, including operating systems and applications."

- The Commerce Department is soliciting comment on the proposed rules for 90 days, with submissions due to the agency by April 29, 2024.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-department-of-commerce-wants-more-kyc/ 
 Bitcoin Optech #292: Updating BIP21 bitcoin URIs, Adding More BIP Editors & More

This issue describes a discussion about updating the specification for BIP21 bitcoin: URIs, a proposal to manage multiple concurrent MuSig2 signing sessions with a minimum of state, discusses tools that allow quickly porting the Bitcoin Core GitHub project to a self-hosted GitLab project, and more.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-292/
 
 Mutiny Wallet v0.5.10: Bug Fixes

Mutiny is an open-source, non-custodial bitcoin and Lightning wallet. Available on the web and Android.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-v0-5-10/ 
 El Salvador Updates 'Outdated' Law to Lift KYC Limits for Purchases from $200 to $25000

"El Salvador continues to build upon our first mover advantage as the leading destination for new capital markets on Bitcoin. We have now updated our KYC regulations and we will soon publish the amendment to the 2005 law related to collection of transaction data."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/el-salvador-updates-old-law-to-lift-kyc-limits-from-200-to-25000/ 
 Block Shares Update on MDK's Firmware, API and User Interface

"As we approach development of our own mining software, our intention is to provide the customer with a significantly greater degree of control and diagnostic capability, both via the single-miner user interface and through a robust, well-documented API, as a standard part of the mining software."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/block-shares-update-on-mdks-firmware-api-and-user-interface/ 
 Apple Changes Mind, Will Keep iOS Web Apps in EU as They Are

"We have received requests to continue to offer support for Home Screen web apps in iOS, therefore we will continue to offer the existing Home Screen web apps capability in the EU. This support means Home Screen web apps continue to be built directly on WebKit and its security architecture, and align with the security and privacy model for native apps on iOS."


https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/apple-to-keep-ios-web-apps-in-eu-as-they-are/
 
 LNp2pBot v0.10.0: Show Solver Username in Dispute, Languages Fixes

LNp2pBot is an open source Telegram bot that allows people to perform no KYC P2P trades on Telegram via Lightning Network.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnp2pbot-v0-10-0/
 
 Unleashed.Chat v0.1.16: Nostr Log In Support

Unleashed Chat is an AI chatbot service designed with real privacy in mind. It supports live Nostr data querying and advanced context embedding capabilities. The service accepts Bitcoin payments (both on-chain and via the Lightning Network).

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/unleashed-chat-v0-1-16/ 
 Amethyst v0.85.1: Post Edits, Forks, Git Repositories & More

This release adds support for post edits, post forks, pull requests, open timestamps, git repositories, issues, patches and replies, wiki pages and some medical data.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/amethyst-v0-85-1/ 
 Zaprite Introduces Teams and Organizations

"We’re excited to announce Teams for Zaprite allowing you to collaborate with your colleagues to manage bitcoin (and fiat) payments as well as all necessary reporting."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zaprite-introduces-teams/ 
 Nigerian Authorities Blame Binance for 70% Naira Devaluation, Move to Issue Arrest Warrant Against CEO

“Binance platform harbours people who fix the exchange rate which quickly affects the Nigerian economy for the time when Nigeria is trying to stabilize the economy. The platform fixes the exchange rate for the country and it is an illegal rate. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the only authority that can fix the exchange rate for the country.”

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigeria-binance-p2p-standoff/ 
 Samourai Wallet Launches Nextblock.is For More Accurate Transaction Fee Estimation

The Next Block estimator assesses all the unconfirmed transactions in the mempool, then computes at what miner fee rate a transaction needs to be broadcasted right now for it to be confirmed into the next block.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-launches-nextblock-is-for-more-accurate-block-fee-estimation/ 
 Bitcoin Tribe v2.4.2: Request Test Sats for RGB Assets

"Now you can request test sats from within the app, no need to find a faucet. Simply add sats to your test account and continue experimenting with RGB assets."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-tribe-v2-4-2/ 
 Geyser Partners with Flash to Introduce NWC-Powered Recurring Subscriptions

"Currently, this feature is only compatible with NWC wallets, which include Alby, Mutiny, and the Umbrel node wallets."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/geyser-partners-with-flash-to-introduce-recurring-subscriptions/ 
 EIA Terminates 'Emergency' Bitcoin Miner Survey But Will Replace It With a New Notice

The parties involved in the lawsuit came to an agreement, according to a notice filed on Friday.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eia-will-voluntarily-terminate-the-illegal-eia-862-collection/ 
 Block 833000: Important News of the Week

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/833000/ 
 Bitcoin Atlantis 2024: Day 3 Livestream

Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 is a three-day event that gathers some of the leading voices in Bitcoin to the island of Madeira in the middle of the Atlantic.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-atlantis-2024-day-3/ 
 Bitcoin Atlantis 2024: Day 2 Livestream

Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 is a three-day event that gathers some of the leading voices in Bitcoin to the island of Madeira in the middle of the Atlantic.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-atlantis-2024-day-2/ 
 Bitcoin Atlantis 2024: Day 1 Livestream

Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 is a three-day event that gathers some of the leading voices in Bitcoin to the island of Madeira in the middle of the Atlantic.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-atlantis-2024-day-1/ 
 Zeus v0.8.2-beta1 Is Now Available for Testing

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-2-beta1/ 
 Fountain v1.0.9 & Fountain Radio Released

The latest Fountain update contains a number of updates to the clips feature, plus UI improvements and bug fixes across the app. Fountain Radio is a community station for music - powered by Bitcoin.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fountain-v1-0-9-fountain-radio-released/ 
 Wasabi Wallet v2.0.6: Jade and BitBox02 Support, Safety Coinjoin & Performance Improvements

“This juggernaut of a release comes packed with all kinds of performance improvements. The wallet is faster to load, the UI is more responsive, and coins get more privacy for less blockspace. Safety coinjoins are introduced to protect new users from undoing their privacy progress. Thanks to the contributors for putting this one together,” said Max Hillebrand, CEO of zkSNACKs and Wasabi Wallet Contributor.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-0-6/ 
 Bitcoin Is Now 5th Largest Base Money in the World

"Let’s wait for the monthly close, but we are about to surpass the oldest fiat currency in the world."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-is-now-5th-largest-base-money/ 
 Eclair v0.10.0: Dual Funding, Latest Bolt 12, Fully Working Splicing Prototype

"This release adds official support for the dual-funding feature, an up-to-date implementation of Bolt 12 offers, and a fully working splicing prototype, as well as various on-chain fee improvements, more configuration options, performance enhancements and various minor bug fixes."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eclair-v0-10-0/ 
 Voltage Introduces Redesign, Teams and Pricing Updates

"As we start 2024, we anticipate a significant increase in network participants for Bitcoin on-chain and the Lightning Network. We’ve made some updates to our platform to prepare for this influx."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/voltage-redesign-teams-pricing/ 
 Coinbase Stabilizes After Experiencing Downtime, Glitches Due to Heavy Traffic

"Coinbase has restabilized its platform and is working toward a full solution. Coinbase’s heavy traffic coincided with bitcoin reaching $64,000 and millions of liquidations today."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coinbase-restabilized-after-heavy-traffic-causes-issues/ 
 Bitcoin Optech #291: Trustless Contract for Miner Feerate Futures

This week’s issue describes a proposed contract for trustless miner feerate futures, links to a coin selection algorithm for LN nodes providing dual funding liquidity, details a prototype for a vault using OP_CAT, and discusses sending and receiving ecash using LN and ZKCPs.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-291/ 
 New on Geyser: Spirit of Satoshi, Bitcoin Chiavenna, B3, NOSH & More

Here are some the latest Bitcoin grassroots projects and initiatives launched via the Geyser bitcoin crowdfunding platform.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/geyser-launches-24-02-28/ 
 Blockstream Green Wallet Desktop v2.0.0: New UI and UX

Blockstream Green is a multi-platform and feature-rich self-custodial Bitcoin and Liquid wallet.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/green-wallet-desktop-v2-0-0/ 
 Mostro Web v0.0.19 Released

Mostro Web is a super early version of a web client for the Mostro P2P System.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mostro-web-v0-0-19/ 
 Strike Announces Africa Expansion

Strike is expanding its suite of Bitcoin products and services into Gabon, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/strike-announces-africa-expansion/ 
 Keystache by Resolvr: Desktop Client for Managing Nostr Private Keys

Keystache is a desktop app that enables you to keep all of your nostr keys in a single application rather than pasting your nsec into every application you install on the desktop. Available on Mac devices.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/keystache-by-resolvr/ 
 Core Lightning v24.02: Testnet Fix, New Recovery Plugin & More

"While mainly a maintenance release, there are numerous changes that node operators will love, as well as some under-the-hood improvements that will make it simpler and more affordable for users to run CLN."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/core-lightning-v24-02/ 
 Tails v6.0: Important Security and Usability Improvements

Tails 6.0 is the first version of Tails based on Debian 12 (Bookworm) and GNOME 43, and it brings new versions of most of the software included in Tails as well as several important security and usability improvements.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tails-v6-0/ 
 MicroStrategy Gets Its X Account Hacked, Buys 3000 BTC More

"During the period between February 15, 2024 and February 25, 2024, MicroStrategy, together with its subsidiaries, acquired approximately 3,000 bitcoins for approximately $155.4 million in cash, at an average price of approximately $51,813 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microstrategy-gets-its-x-account-hacked-buys-another-3000-btc/ 
 Plebeian Market v0.0.13: CMS Improvements & Bug Fixes

Plebeian Market is the self-sovereign marketplace of the Internet, powered by Bitcoin and the Lightning Network for payments and by Nostr for resilience.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/plebeian-market-v0-0-13/ 
 Envoy v1.6.0-beta: Full RBF Control, Address & Amount Display Redesign & More

"This release is eligible for our Early Access Rewards Program, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the details and earn some sats!"

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/envoy-v1-6-0-beta/ 
 Cypher: MVP for Self-hosted Bitcoin-only WordPress & Shopify Alternative

Cypher.space aims to become a bitcoin-only self-hosted Wordpress and Shopify alternative for setting up a free bitcoin blog or webshop with value-for-value donation and checkout procedure tools.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/introducing-cypher-mvp/ 
 NDK v2.5.0: Nostr Wallet Connect

"Coming up next, adding Nostr-Wallet-Auth, for the most seamless experience to get your users to connect to their wallet. For now, only Mutiny Wallet (who else?!) supports this nice/optimized flow but hopefully more will soon."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ndk-v2-5/ 
 GrapheneOS v2024022300: Adblocking for Vanadium, New Setup Wizard, New Color Schemes

GrapheneOS is an open-source, privacy and security-focused mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grapheneos-v2024022300/ 
 OpenSats Announces Fourth Wave of Bitcoin Grants

"Our board has selected nine more projects for funding."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-fourth-wave-of-bitcoin-grants/ 
 Nostr Nests v2.0-beta: Seamless Nostr Integration & Redesigned Interface

"Nostr Nests 2.0 launches in beta with a brand custom built application that's fully integrated with Nostr, a redesigned user interface, and a host of powerful new and sought after features enabling communities, creators, and individuals to be more social than ever before."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostr-nests-v2-0-beta/ 
 Jam v0.2.0: Easy Way to Renew Fidelity Bonds & Other Improvements

Jam is a web interface for JoinMarket focusing on user-friendliness and ease-of-use. It aims to provide sensible defaults and be easy to use for beginners while still having the features advanced users expect.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/jam-v0-2-0/ 
 Noogle.lol: Seach Nostr with Data Vending Machines

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/noogle-lol/ 
 Block 832000: Important News of the Week

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/832000/ 
 Amboss Reflex: Compliance Tool for Lightning Businesses

"To be clear: a win for Amboss is more successful lightning businesses, not more enforcement actions."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/amboss-launches-reflex/ 
 Marathon Launched Slipstream Service for Non-Standard Bitcoin Transactions

"By default, Bitcoin nodes frequently exclude large and non-standard transactions from Bitcoin’s mempool, even if these transactions adhere to the Bitcoin network’s consensus rules. As a result, complex Bitcoin transactions are often delayed or unprocessed. To encourage experimentation and development on Bitcoin and to enable and expedite the processing of large or complex transactions that comply with Bitcoin’s protocol, Marathon has launched Slipstream."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/marathon-digital-holdings-launched-slipstream/ 
 LNbits v0.12.2: Fixes & Improvements

LNbits is free and open-source Lightning wallet and accounts system that comes with a variety of handy plugins and integrations.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v0-12-2/ 
 Ethiopian Sovereign Wealth Fund to Start Mining Bitcoin Under a ~$250M Preliminary Agreement

"Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) initially said in a social media post that a memorandum of understanding for a $250 million project had been signed with a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based West Data Group, but it later removed references to the value of the deal and the identity of the company."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ethiopia-to-set-up-250m-bitcoin-mining-operations/ 
 Superposition and Note Duel: DLC Experiments on Nostr

"The next evolution will be to use Fedimint for DLCs to enable smaller, and even more private bets. With on-chain bets, you are inherently revealing your UTXOs to your counterparty, and they can follow them before and after the contract. With Fedimints everything is done with ecash, so you get all of the privacy benefits of ecash: no tracking of the funds before or after the contract."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/superposition-and-note-duel-dlc-experiments-on-nostr/ 
 Semaphore.Finance Added Lightning Support

Semaphore is a crowdfunding app that uses bitcoin's smart contracting functionality to let contributors recover their funds if the fundraiser does not reach its goal.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/semaphore-finance-now-has-lightning-support/ 
 BitBanana v0.7.5: VPN Automation

"BitBanana just took its UX to the next level! With its new update, using a VPN has never been easier – BitBanana automates it for you!"

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitbanana-v0-7-5/ 
 Satcom v0.1.0: Nostr Login Support

Satcom extension uses Nostr to add a collaborative layer to internet which enhances online discussions and redefines the browsing experience. Available as a Chrome extension.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/satcom-v0-1-0/ 
 WikiFreedia: Wikipedia Proof-of-Concept on Nostr

WikiFreedia is a proof-of-concept for a Nostr-based alternative to Wikipedia.

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/introducing-wikifreedia/ 
 Primal iOS v1.2.44: On-chain Wallet, Video Uploads & More

"We bring you a much nicer wallet, now with support for on-chain payments, along with several social media features and fixes."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/primal-ios-v1-2-44/ 
 Phoenix Wallet v2.2.0: Swaproot & Quiescence

"Using Taproot, MuSig2 and bitcoin descriptors, we designed and implemented a new swap-in protocol: swap-in transactions are now cheaper, harder to track on-chain, and Phoenix will generate a new swap-in address every time you receive a transaction."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-wallet-v2-2-0/ 
 Mutiny Wallet v0.5.9: Startup Speed Optimizations

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-v0-5-9/ 
 BREAKING: EIA to Temporarily Suspend Bitcoin Miner Survey After Lawsuit

"The U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to temporarily suspend its mandatory survey of cryptocurrency miner energy use following a lawsuit by prominent miner Riot Blockchain and an industry group, according to a notice filed on Friday with the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Waco Division."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eia-to-temporarily-suspend-bitcoin-miner-survey-after-lawsuit/ 
 Aqua Wallet v0.1.30: Botev Mode

"JAN3 is proud to announce a new partnership with @Botev, the world's first top division Bitcoin football club!"

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/aqua-wallet-v0-1-30/ 
 Lightning Terminal v0.12.3-alpha Released

"This release of Lightning Terminal (LiT) includes updates to the versions of the integrated LND, Loop and Taproot Assets daemons. This release also includes updates to the Lightning Node Connect implementation, to make connections more robust and more optimised. Furthermore, an issue when starting up LiT has been fixed with this release."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lightning-terminal-v0-12-3-alpha/