LDK v0.0.122: Bug Fixes
LDK/rust-lightning is a highly performant and flexible implementation of the Lightning Network protocol.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ldk-v0-0-122/
Bitcoin Optech #297: DSL for Experimenting with Contracts
This issue announces a new domain-specific language for experimenting with contract protocols, summarizes a discussion about modifying BIP editor responsibilities, and describes proposals to reset and modify testnet.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-297/
Database Containing Personal Information of 5.1 Million Salvadoran Citizens Leaked
The leaked data consists of 5,129,518 high-definition photos without watermarks, each labeled with the individual’s DUI identification number, totaling 144 GB in size and also includes comprehensive citizen information such as identification document (DUI) numbers, names, last names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, email addresses, and residential addresses.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/database-containing-personal-information-of-5-million-salvadoran-citizens-leaked/
BlueWallet v6.6.0 Released
BlueWallet is a self-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallet built with React Native and Electrum. Available on iOS, Android, and macOS.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bluewallet-v6-6-0/
bitcoin++ Austin to Take Place on May 1-4
bitcoin++ is an international bitcoin developer conference series aiming to shine a light on the most interesting and cutting edge advances in bitcoin protocols and development.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-plus-plus-austin-2024/
Mutiny Wallet v0.6.2: Federated Lightning Addresses for Mutiny+ Users
"Inspired by Kody Low's Hermes project, our new feature uses ecash locked to your pubkey so only you can spend it when back online. Your wallet listens for DMs on nostr and unlocks tokens once received."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-v0-6-2/
Zeus v0.8.3: On-chain tx Coin Control for LND, Improved Controls for Neutrino Peers & More
"This release features on-chain tx coin control for LND, custom pictures for saved nodes and wallets, and improved controls for Neutrino peers."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-3/
Hardware Wallet Interface (HWI) v3.0.0 Released
"This is a major release due to a backwards incompatible change. Emulators will no longer be enumerated or autodetected unless the --emulators option is provided."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hwi-v3-0-0/
RoninUI v2.5.0: New Troubleshooting Page, Enhanced Whirlpool UI
Ronin UI is a user interface for privacy-focused, free and open-source RoninDojo Bitcoin node. The update includes New Troubleshooting Page, Enhanced Whirlpool UI, and other new features and fixes.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/roninui-v2-5-0/
Bhutan to Ramp Up Bitcoin Mining Capacity to 600MW as Halving Looms
"The planned upgrades will increase the Himalayan kingdom’s mining capacity by 500 megawatts by the first half of 2025, Matt Linghui Kong, chief business officer at Bitdeer said in an interview. That would bring Bhutan’s total capacity to 600 megawatts."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bhutan-to-upgrade-bitcoin-mining-in-himalayas-as-halving-looms/
Unleashed.Chat v0.1.19: Nostr DVM, Bugfixes
Unleashed Chat is an AI chatbot designed with real privacy in mind. It supports live Nostr data querying and advanced context embedding capabilities and accepts Bitcoin payments (on-chain and via Lightning).
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/unleashed-chat-0-1-19/
PayPerQ: ChatGPT4 Pay-per-Query Over Lightning Service
"Introducing PayPerQ, a sleek and functional ChatGPT4 experience which operates on a pay-per-query model via Bitcoin micropayments."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/payperq-ai/
Amethyst v0.86.1: Draft Support
"This version adds support for draft notes autosaved on your relays, a new simplified UI choice on Settings, changes the Discover tab algorithm to show the latest of chats and communities and much more."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/amethyst-v0-86-1/
HRF Is Sponsoring 4-Month Research Fellowship on the Future and State of CISA
"The fellow will receive 50 million satoshis to support their efforts during the research and writing period. The fellowship is being created with the acknowledgement that CISA may not be a helpful or appropriate addition to Bitcoin, but with the open mind that it might be."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hrf-announces-cisa-research-fellowship/
COLDCARD Q1 Firmware v1.1.0 Released
- COLDCARD Q now supports address validation (QR Scan or NFC) for Multisig or Single sig.
- Adds cover Calculator Login.
- Many other improvements and fixes.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coldcard-q-firmware-v1-1-0/
Citrine v0.2.0: Nostr Relay in Your Phone
Citrine is a nostr relay for Android. It allows any nostr client that supports Android to send and receive events from this application.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/citrine-v0-2-0/
Casa Acquires Applied Cryptography Team Chamber
"We have to make using private keys as simple and safe as possible; people need to feel comfortable using keys to secure their money and data, or they won't do it. The Chamber team's expertise and technology are critical for accelerating our work to build that future for the world," said Nick Neuman, Casa co-founder and CEO.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/casa-acquires-chamber/
Coinbase Partners with Lightspark for Lightning Network Integration
"Coinbase will be using Lightspark’s remote-key signing implementation — with the Lightning signing keys entirely held by Coinbase, while Lightspark hosts their Lightning node."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coinbase-chooses-lightspark-for-lightning-integration/
Liana v5.0: Coldcard & Experimental Taproot Support
"This release introduces support for the Coldcard signing device, experimental Taproot support and a number of user experience improvements."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-v5-0/
Bitcoin Optech #296: Revisiting Consensus Cleanup, Choosing New BIP Editors
This week’s Bitcoin Optech newsletter summarizes discussion about a new push for a consensus cleanup soft fork and announces a plan to choose additional BIP editors by the end of the week.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-296/
Tether Awards $100K Grant to BTCPay Server Foundation
"Our grant to the BTCPay Server Foundation is a testament of Tether's commitment to the open-source community and our belief in the transformative power of technology,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tether-awards-100k-grant-to-btcpay-server-foundation/
Fedimint v0.3.0: Better Version Compatibility, New Features & Fixes
"Since our last release 3 months ago, 26 developers contributed over 400 PRs, implementing countless features and bug fixes. A big thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this milestone!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedimint-v0-3-0/
Bitcoin Core v26.1: Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
This release includes various bug fixes and performance improvements, as well as updated translations.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-v26-1/
Mutiny Wallet v0.6.1: New Home Screen, Nostr Profile Setup, Federation Discovery & Recommendations
"In our biggest update yet, we've completely redesigned the home screen, added a nostr-based profile setup walkthrough, and have finished our initial fedimint integrations by adding a federation discovery and recommendations!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-v0-6-1/
HRF Launches Webinar to Help Nonprofits Integrate Bitcoin
“In a world where financial de-platforming is on the rise, especially in dictatorships, this kind of education is critical. Authoritarians everywhere, from Hong Kong to Nicaragua to Iran, are increasingly relying on freezing bank accounts, censoring donations, and confiscating the assets of NGOs and dissidents. It’s time to help civil society learn about unstoppable money.”
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hrf-launches-webinar-to-help-nonprofits-integrate-bitcoin/
GrapheneOS v2024040200 Released
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-v2024040200/
Citadel v0.3.5: Switch Between Core or Knots
"For this release, Bitcoin Knots is the default again, but you can switch to Bitcoin Core easily."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/citadel-v0-3-5/
Argentina Creates Mandatory Registry for Bitcoin Service Providers Operating in the Country
"Companies and individuals doing that activity now will be asked to comply with the registration approved on March 14 by the Argentine senate as part of the amendments to the current regulatory framework to address the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/argentina-mandatory-registry-for-bitcoin-service-providers/
The Bitcoin Revolution in Iran - Report
"We don't even have access to the global financial system, and many everyday routines that young people in wealthy countries take for granted are inaccessible to us. For instance, our access to Spotify is limited. Many might find this amusing, but we are fighting two enemies: the internal enemy, which has imposed numerous restrictions on us and deprived us of our freedom, and the foreign enemy, whose sanctions have directly affected the lives of ordinary people. It may be hard to believe, but having access to free internet has become a major goal for us."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/the-bitcoin-revolution-in-iran-report/
'LinkingLion' Update: LionLink Networks Denies Involvement, Connection Activity Drops
"I'm happy to report that since 2024-03-27 3pm UTC, the number of inbound connections from LinkingLion to my monitoring nodes dropped significantly. Switching to new IP address ranges? Turned off? Monitoring node IP addresses leaked? Don't know," said @b10c.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/linkinglion-update/
Neutronpay Raises $1.5M Bridge Round for Lightning Network Expansion in Southeast Asia
"This pivotal milestone marks a significant expansion of our operations across South East Asia and beyond, venturing into the dynamic markets of Northern Asia. By leveraging the unparalleled potential of the Lightning Network, we are not just fostering faster and more efficient transactions, but also unlocking new possibilities in the digital economy."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/neutronpay-raises-1-5m-round/
Bitcoin Brainbow v0.1.150: Low-Entropy Warning & Offline Mode
Brainbow (beta) is a stateless, noncustodial, deterministic Bitcoin brainwallet app powered by the WarpWallet technique. Its development was inspired by reports of incidents of Bitcoin being seized physically at border crossings. It will ultimately be meant for desktop and mobile platforms.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-brainbow-v0-1-150/
Backdoor Found in XZ Tools Used by Most Linux Distros
Red Hat warns users to immediately stop using systems running Fedora development and experimental versions because of a backdoor found in the latest XZ Utils data compression tools and libraries.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/backdoor-in-xz-tools-used-by-most-linux-distros/
New on Geyser: BTC Isla, S19 Hashboardheater MK1, Public Pool for StartOS & More
Here are some the latest Bitcoin grassroots projects and initiatives launched via the Geyser crowdfunding platform.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/geyser-launches-week-13-24/
Labelbase v2.0.0: Self-Hosted Option, Automated Output Management, Seamless Synchronization & More
"We're thrilled to announce that the next version of LabelBase, our pioneering open-source Bitcoin BIP-329 label management platform, is now live and available for installation on your own system, whether it's a laptop or a server."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/labelbase-v2-0-0/
BTCPay Server v1.13.0: Server Branding, Invite New Users via Email/Link, New Roles & More
"We're thrilled to announce the release of the new BTCPay Server version 1.13.0! This major release introduces several brand-new features, improvements, bug fixes and stands ready for immediate usage."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/btcpay-server-v1-13-0/
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Fraud
“He knew it was wrong. He knew it was criminal. He regrets that he made a very bad bet about the likelihood of getting caught. But he is not going to admit a thing, as is his right,” the judge said of Bankman-Fried before handing down the sentence.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sam-bankman-fried-sentenced-to-25-years/
Cashu Nutshell v0.15.2 Released
"This update introduces a built-in rate limiter to the mint. It also includes multiple improvements for automated testing of USD backends and various other stability updates and bug fixes."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cashu-nutshell-v0-15-2/
Casa Launches Inheritance Product
-Our approach to inheritance feels incredibly smooth and familiar. Invite your spouse or other designated Recipient to Casa, then share keys with them securely via the app. They won’t be able to use those keys to sign transactions until you’ve passed away."
- Casa Inheritance is available worldwide, without any requiring KYC information.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/casa-inheritance/
Fedi Bravo v1.15: Use Actual Funds, Fedi Mods & Fedi Fund
"We are almost there for the big launch! But to make the app even better, we need your help. You're invited to be a part of this, so remember to give feedback! Let’s build together!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedi-bravo-v1-15/
Bitcoin Optech #295: Free Relay Attack, TX Fee Sponsorship Improvements
This issue announces the disclosure of a bandwidth-wasting attack affecting Bitcoin Core and related nodes, describes several improvements to the idea for transaction fee sponsorship, and summarizes a discussion about using live mempool data to improve Bitcoin Core’s feerate estimation.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-295/
Hedgehog: Protocol for Asynchronous Layer 2 Bitcoin Payments
Hedgehog is a protocol for two party payment channels. Hedgehog channels are similar to lightning channels but with a few comparative benefits such as offline receive capabilities.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/introducing-hedgehog/
BREAKING: Julian Assange Granted Right to Fight Extradition to US
"The court ruled that Assange could pursue his appeal at a full hearing, unless the US provided “satisfactory assurances” on the questions of whether he was able to rely on the First Amendment of the US Constitution and whether he could be subject to the death penalty."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/julian-assange-wins-right-to-full-appeal/
Machankura v2.0 to Turn Feature Phones Into Bitcoin Signing Devices
"Java Card is software that allows applets, basic computer programs that perform specific tasks, to run on smart cards, which communicate with the SIM cards in the phones. In this case, the Java Card software will enable African users to hold their bitcoin private keys, sign transactions and see their UTXO balance."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/machankura-v2-0-teaser/
CommerceBlock Introduced Lightning Latch Swap Protocol for Mercury Layer
"A latch transfer enables a statecoin to be transferred on condition of the successful payment of a Lightning network invoice. It can be used for the sale of a statecoin UTXO for an arbitrary amount of bitcoin in a private and non-custodial way without counterparty risk."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mercurylayer-lightning-latch-swap-protocol/
Julian Assange US Extradition Appeal Ruling to be Delivered Tomorrow
"London's High Court will hand down its ruling on Tuesday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be able to appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States, in what could be his final legal challenge in British courts."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/julian-assange-appeal-ruling-to-be-given-tomorrow/
RoninDojo v2.1.3: Decentralized Communication Over Soroban for Whirlpool Coordinator
"Instead of connecting to a specific onion URL, the updated Whirlpool client in every RoninDojo will connect to the decentralized network (Soroban) along with all mixing peers."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ronindojo-v2-1-3/
Block 836084: Important News of the Week
No Bullshit Bitcoin is the only audience funded Bitcoin news publication. If you find our feed useful and want to see No Bullshit Bitcoin grow, consider supporting us on Geyser or simply zapping us here on Nostr.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/836084/
EU to Vote on New Draconian AML Package for Service Providers on April 22nd
- The sweeping AML package aims to eliminate anonymous cash payments over €3000 in commercial transactions and prohibit cash payments above €10000 in business transactions. It would also require AML/KYC checks on all bitcoin payments to custodial wallets operated by regulated service providers.
- "The prohibition does not apply to providers of hardware and software or providers of self-hosted wallets insofar as they do not possess access to or control over those cryptoassets wallets."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eu-inches-closer-to-new-draconian-aml-agreement/
Phoenixd: Phoenix for Server
phoenixd is a minimal, specialized Lightning node designed for developers and businesses that makes it easy to send and receive Lightning payments without compromising on self-custody. It's just like Phoenix for mobile, except it runs on a server.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenixd-released/
GoFetch: Vulnerability in M-series Mac Chips Lets Attackers Steal Encryption Keys
A vulnerability baked into Apple’s M-series of chips enables extraction of secret keys from Macs when they perform widely used cryptographic operations, academic researchers have revealed in a paper.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gofetch-mac-m-series-chip-vulnerability/
Stratum V2 Reference Implementation (SRI) v1.0.0 Released
"We are thrilled to announce the launch of SRI 1.0.0 ! This marks an important milestone in our mission to decentralize and enhance bitcoin mining and stands ready for immediate testing and integration."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sri-v1-0-0/
Elon Musk Building Worlds Most Advanced Spy Satellite Swarm Network for US Gov
"SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency, 5 sources familiar with the program said, demonstrating deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company and national security agencies."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/elon-musk-building-worlds-most-advanced-spy-satellite-swarm-network-for-us-gov/
Whack-A-Mole: Samourai Launches Stage 1 of Whirlpool Decentralization
"We're pleased to announce the first step in decentralizing Whirlpool coinjoin is now live. We have launched simultaneous updates for Samourai Wallet, Whirlpool GUI/CLI, and Dojo - update your clients today to begin making use of decentralized Whirlpool!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/whirlpool-dencetralization-stage-1/
Case Study: Bitcoin as Medium of Exchange at Bitcoin Atlantis 2024
This case study explores the collaborative efforts to onboard merchants and locals to adopt Bitcoin at the event, streamlining the payment experience resulting in over 8,750 transactions with a volume of 2.029416 BTC valued €115,100, on 60 point-of-sale devices and 18 merchants in just 3 days.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/case-study-bitcoin-as-medium-of-exchange-at-bitcoin-atlantis-2024/
Bitcoin Optech #294: BIP324 Proxy for Light Clients, BTC Lisp
This week’s newsletter announces a project to create a BIP324 proxy for light clients and summarizes discussion about a proposed BTC Lisp language.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-294/
MicroStrategy Surpasses 1% of Total BTC Supply Milestone Using Proceeds of Yet Another $600M Convertible Note Offering
"As of March 18, 2024, MicroStrategy, together with its subsidiaries, held an aggregate of approximately 214,246 bitcoins, which were acquired at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.53 billion and an average purchase price of approximately $35,160 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microstrategy-acquires-over-1-of-total-btc-supply-following/
The Human Rights Foundation Donates $500K to 14 Bitcoin Projects
"The Bitcoin Development Fund is committed to facilitating $2 million of grants in 2024, aiming to bolster innovative technical, educational, and community-driven Bitcoin initiatives worldwide."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hrf-14-bitcoin-development-grants-2024/
Teleport Transactions: Binaries & Libraries for Trustless P2P Maxwell-Belcher Coinswap Protocol
"I essentially had to take it apart and rewrite the whole protocol, as Belcher wrote it as a demo, which didn't have adequate architecture to use it as a standalone library and binaries. After 278 commits over the last 8 months, we finally reached the point of maturity."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/teleport-transactions/
MicroBolt Guide: Setting Up Bitcoin & Lightning Node from Scratch
"We strive to give foolproof instructions. But the goal is also to do everything ourselves. Shortcuts that involve trusting someone else are not allowed. This makes this guide quite technical, but we try to make it as straightforward as possible. You'll gain a basic understanding of the how and why."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/microbolt-node-guide/
UmbrelOS v1.0: New UI, Architectural Overhaul, Search & More
umbrelOS v1.0 is a ground-up rebuild of Umbrel home server OS that brings a completely revamped architecture, a brand new interface, and new features. It is out now for Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 5 and Umbrel Home.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/umbrelos-v1-0/
Cashu Nutshell v0.15.1: Blink as Lightning Funding Source
"This update introduces Blink as a Lightning backend for the mint and includes various other housekeeping items with smaller bug fixes."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cashu-nutshell-v0-15-1/
BitCan: DIY Bitcoin Seed Storage
"Designed as an economical substitute for commercially available metal plates, BitCan enhances the protection of your wallet’s seed phrase from common risks, including moisture damage and exposure to heat (but not big fires)."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcan-budget-diy-bitcoin-seed-storage/
RoboSats v0.6.0-alpha: The Federation Layer
"RoboSats v0.6.0 introduces a major upgrade, introducing the RoboSats Federation, a decentralized system of independent coordinators to host orders, enhancing the platform's robustness and user experience. This version is a significant step towards decentralization, allowing users to interact with any coordinator seamlessly."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-6-0-alpha/
BlueWallet v6.5.9: Fixes & Improvements
BlueWallet is a non-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallet built with React Native and Electrum. Available on iOS, macOS and Android.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bluewallet-v6-5-9/
eNuts v0.3.1-beta: App Store Release
"If your access to the TestFlight Beta version has expired, do not delete the expired version and dm your email address for an invitation that will re-activate it so you can transfer your funds."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/enuts-v0-3-1/
Bisq v2.0.0 Is Now Live
Bisq 2 is the successor to the original Bisq (Bisq v1). It has been developed from the ground up to allow for multiple trade protocols to be accessed via a single decentralized exchange platform.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq-2-launched/
Nostr.org: Nostr Protocol Splash Page
"The site will forever be a pure/simple protocol splash page. Repo has committee of great nostr people to keep pure. Extra special thanks for Elidy for graphics and theme."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostr-org/
Nayib Bukele Reveals El Salvador's Bitcoin Address
"We've decided to transfer a big chunk of our Bitcoin to a cold wallet, and store that cold wallet in a physical vault within our national territory. You can call it our first Bitcoin piggy bank. It's not much, but it's honest work."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bukele-reveals-el-salvadors-bitcoin-address/
Boltz Client v2.0.0: Swap Client for Automated, Cheap CLN & LND Channel Rebalancing
"Today we are excited to launch Boltz Client, a swap client for Lightning node runners that connects to CLN or LND nodes and allows for automated, unfairly cheap channel rebalancing."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/boltz-client-v2-0-0/
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/
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