☕ GM. Bullish. Unbothered. Moisturized. In our lane. Focused. Flourishing... Here we go.
We anticipate a surge of announcements and updates today from the Bitcoin 2024 Nashville conference, and we’ll do our best to keep up. However, we won’t be able to keep up on Saturday. If you’d like to support No Bullshit Bullshit Bitcoin and help us hire a full-time editor, please check out our fundraiser on Geyser.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-26/
MARA Buys $100M Worth of Bitcoin, Reactivates 'Full HODL' Strategy
- Bitcoin miner MARA, recently rebranded from Marathon Digital, announced that it has purchased $100 million of bitcoin and currently holds over 20,000 BTC on its balance sheet.
- The company also proclaimed that it will adopt a full HODL approach towards its bitcoin treasury policy, retaining all bitcoin mined in its operations, and will periodically make strategic open market purchases.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mara-buys-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/
Nunchuk Introduces Automated Wallet Rollover with Advanced Coin Control
"We are excited to introduce a significant update to Nunchuk: the new Wallet Rollover feature. This powerful tool provides a comprehensive solution for migrating from an old wallet to a new wallet while maintaining your preferred coin management strategy."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-introduces-automated-wallet-rollover-with-advanced-coin-control/
Nutshell v0.16.0: New Binary Token Format, Multinut Payments, Ecash Fees & More
"The mulit-nut era has begun. As more mints adopt this feature, users will soon be able to make Lightning payments that originate from different mints at once. Pretty nuts. It works great, improves reliability, and enables a truly multi-mint ecash UX. NUTs and BOLTs."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutshell-v0-16-0/
☕ GM! It is Thursday, July 25th, and we hope you're ready to have a fantastic day. Let’s dive into the latest updates and insights that shape our ever-evolving Bitcoin landscape.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-25/
Unify Wallet v0.0.2: Payjoin Over Nostr
"Each invoice creates an ephemeral (one time use) nostr key pair for transmitting psbt's via encrypted direct messages. Connect to your node locally or via Tor."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/unify-wallet-v0-0-2/
A Bitaxe Has Mined Block 853742
A solo Bitcoin miner with 3 TH/s has mined block 853742, overcoming odds of 1 in 1.2 million and earning 3.192 BTC (approximately $200,000).
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/a-bitaxe-has-found-a-block/
Alby Hub: A One-Click Lightning Node Connected To All Your Bitcoin Apps
Alby Hub is an open-source tool that enables users to run their own node and connect to Bitcoin apps. It features one-click Lightning node installation, a self-custodial wallet, and an app store for seamless integration of social media, Podcasting 2.0 apps, and external Lightning wallets via NWC.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-hub-intro/
Proton Launches Proton Wallet - A Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet
"Bitcoin’s value to society has been hindered by the difficulty of transacting, and security concerns, and we designed Proton Wallet to specifically address both. Proton Wallet’s ability to support bitcoin via email now makes bitcoin transactions as easy to use as PayPal, while preserving the decentralized and non-custodial nature of bitcoin."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/proton-launches-proton-wallet-a-self-custody-bitcoin-wallet/
🌞 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
GM, fellow slave tech disrespectors! There’s a lot happening right now, and the excitement is unlikely to slow down in the coming days. Rest assured, we'll do our best to keep you in the loop.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-24/
StatechainJS: Like Ecash but If Operator Goes Down You Can Recover Your Sats
"Unlike ecash mints, which have full custody of your money, the only way a statechain operator can rob you is through a doublespend – they can help someone "take back" money that they sent you. But if some authority figure demanded that a statechain operator confiscate coins from folks who don't kyc, they cannot help with that except if they first prepared a doublespend attack on every user," said Super Testnet.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/statechainjs-demo/
Liana v6.0: Minscript for Jade
This release introduces support for the Jade signing device, a number of usability improvements as well as some bug fixes.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-v6-0/
Polar v3.0.0: Lightning Terminal Nodes with Taproot Assets Channels
"Announcing the release of Polar v3.0.0! This release comes with support for the latest LND, Core Lightning, and Eclair versions, as well as a new addition to the app. Polar now includes Lightning Terminal (litd) nodes with support for Taproot Assets channels."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/polar-v3-0/
Lightning Labs Launches Taproot Assets on Lightning Network
"With this release, assets can be minted on bitcoin and sent via the Lightning Network instantly for low fees. As such, we now have the ability to make bitcoin and Lightning multi-asset networks in a scalable manner anchored in bitcoin's security and decentralization."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ligtning-labs-launches-taproot-assets-on-lightning/
Satimoto App to Shut Down on September 1st
"It's with a very heavy heart I'm announcing that Satimoto will be shutting down from Sept 1st 2024. I'd like to thank every single person who has tested, used, given feedback over the past 4 years, to all the people I've met along the way and the new friends I've made."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/satimoto-app-to-shut-down-on-september-1/
OpenSats Grants Long-term Support for fiatjaf
"This LTS grant will enable fiatjaf to focus on some of his nostr side projects, such as nostr-tools, nos2x, go-nostr, khatru, eventstore, njump, loure, wikistr, patch34, nak, gitstr, song, mmm, and promenade."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-lts-fiatjaf/
Understanding Bitcoin Adoption in the United States: Politics, Demographics & Sentiment
"One might be tempted to think that Bitcoin ownership is a kind of identity that reflects political orientation. We found that not to be the case. Bitcoin owners are politically just like the rest of America: mostly moderate, with smaller conservative and liberal contingents."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/understanding-bitcoin-adoption-in-the-united-states-politics-demographics-sentiment/
Foundry Launches Initiative to Support Open-Source Bitcoin Developers
Bitcoin miners on the KYC mining pool Foundry USA can now direct a portion of their earnings towards open-source Bitcoin developers through non-profits like Brink and OpenSats. Foundry and Core Scientific have already donated 1.4 BTC to kickstart the program.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/foundry-launches-initiative-to-support-open-source-bitcoin-developers/
🍵 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
GM. Here’s the latest news, insights, and updates that have landed on our radar today.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-23/
Nostr Web Services (NWS): Enable TCP on Nostr
Nostr Web Services (NWS) replaces the IP layer in TCP transport using Nostr, enabling a secure connection between clients and backend services. Exit nodes are reachable through their nprofiles, which are combinations of a Nostr public key and multiple relays.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/introducing-nostr-web-services-nws/
Padawan Wallet v0.13.0: Portuguese Language, Migration to Signet
"Previous coins you had in Padawan were Testnet 3, which has been unusable for months. The new version uses Signet."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/padawan-wallet-v0-13-0/
Breez SDK Expands with Liquid Network Implementation
"The Liquid implementation is a nodeless Lightning integration. It offers a self-custodial, end-to-end solution for integrating Lightning payments, utilizing the Liquid Network with on-chain interoperability and third-party fiat on-ramps."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/breez-sdk-expands-with-liquid-network-implementation/
Bitcoin Optech #312: Distributed Key Generation Protocol for FROST
This issue describes a distributed key generation protocol for the FROST scriptless threshold signature scheme and links to a comprehensive introduction to cluster linearization.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-312/
☕Good Morning, Bitcoin - Friday, July 19, 2024
GM. It's Friday, July 19, and we're wrapping up the week with the latest updates from the world of Bitcoin, freedom tech, and a bit beyond.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-19/
BitcoinSearch.xyz: Search Engine for Bitcoin Tech
"Want to find that one specific technical bitcoin nugget? You’re in luck! There is only one place that allows you to search the depths of bitcoin’s technical ecosystem and retrieve the highest signal info about bitcoin tech. Introducing Bitcoin Search v2."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoinsearch-xyz-search-engine-for-bitcoin-tech/
Lightning.Pub & ShockWallet: Nostr-based Account System for Lightning
- Lightning.Pub is a Nostr-native account system designed to make running Lightning infrastructure for your family and customers "easier than previously thought possible." ShockWallet is the first wallet to use Nostr based accounts for Lightning Network connections.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lightning-pub-shockwallet-nostr-based-account-system-for-lightning/
Nutsack v0.1: A Wallet That Lives in Nostr
Nutsack is an experimental NIP-60/61 client for a "wallet that lives in nostr and can be accessed from any nostr client that chooses to implement it."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutsack-v0-1/
🌅 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Thursday, July 18, 2024
GM! It's Thursday, July 18, 2024. The next mining difficulty adjustment is expected within ~30 blocks, and although we can't pinpoint exactly what it is, there's something bullish in the air these days.
Here's your daily GM report. 🗞️
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-18/
Phoenix Android v2.3.4: Fixes & Improvements
Phoenix Wallet v2.3.4 for Android fixes compatibility issue with some BOLT12 offers, brings BIP-353 and BIP-21 improvements, and sets payer-key behavior per contact.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-android-v2-3-4/
Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom Fund Launches Bitcoin Developer Grant Program
"Maelstrom, like other companies in the space, indirectly relies on the work of open-source Bitcoin developers. We are therefore keen to give back and donate to the Bitcoin technology, on which the crypto ecosystem depends."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/arthur-hayes-maelstrom-fund-launches-bitcoin-developer-grant-program/
☀️Good Morning, Bitcoin - Wednesday, July 17, 2024
GM. It’s Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and we hope you’re ready to have the best day possible. Here are the latest app launches, releases, protocol updates, and news headlines to get you started.
P.S. Be sure to tag us in your news or release announcements if you want your update included in the next GM issue. We do have a crystal ball and will find your updates regardless, but a bit more two-way interaction is always nice.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-17/
Craig Wright Referred to UK Prosecutors for Consideration of Perjury and Forgery Charges
The judge underscored that the gravity of Wright’s actions and false statements could lead to an arrest warrant or extradition. Wright will also be barred from initiating further legal proceedings in any jurisdiction to re-litigate his claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/craig-wright-is-a-fraud-always-has-been/
☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
GM! It's Tuesday, July 16, and here is your daily collection of Bitcoin and freedom tech-related headlines, updates and insights.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-16/
Bitcoin Keeper v1.2.10: Companion Desktop App
Bitcoin Keeper is an open source, mobile multisig bitcoin wallet with inheritance features. Available on iOS, Android and MacOS.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-2-10/
BTCPay Server v1.13.4: Bug Fixes & Enhancements
"New BTCPay v1.13.4 is out, several important bug fixes and enhancements. Try it out and let us know how it works for you."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/btcpay-server-v1-13-4/
OpenSats Announces 5th Wave of Nostr Grants
"Including these eleven projects, we have now issued a total of 57 grants to various nostr projects. Additionally, we are providing long-term support for exceptional nostr developers such as Pablo, Stuart, hzrd149, Will, and Yuki—and we’ll have more grants to announce soon."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-5th-wave-of-nostr-grants/
☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Monday, July 15, 2024
Your GM report comes a bit later than usual today, so it may not even be July 15th everywhere anymore (looking at you, Australian Bitcoiners living in the future). Still, the golden rule of thumb is that it’s never too late to say GM, so we're just going to follow the protocol and act like nothing happened. If you still feel like someone should take responsibility for this, you can also blame the Bitcoin devs who just won't stop shipping. GM.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-15/
Krux v24.07.0: Maix Cube, BIP-85, BBQr Support, Speed & Security Improvements
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, turning them into airgapped devices that can sign transactions for multisignature and single-signature wallets.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/krux-v24-07-0/
Zeus Wallet v0.8.5 and v0.9.0-beta Released
- Stable release v0.8.5 comes with BOLT 12 offers, Twelve.cash BIP-353 lightning addresses, and embedded node performance enhancements.
- Zeus v0.9.0-beta1 features new Olympus purchase channels in advance LSP service, hardware wallet/external signer support, watch-only support, batch channel opens and transactions, a new layout and camera, and other improvements.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-wallet-v0-8-5-and-v0-9-0-beta-released/
Block 852152: Important News of the Week
GM. It's summer. Nothing is happening in Bitcoin. No one follows the news. And you don't have to—we're here to fill you in on the latest happenings in Bitcoin and freedom tech.
So far, we have raised 14 million sats since November 2022. We're grateful for each one of you who has donated to our publication. If you want to help us continue our operations, consider sending some sats.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/852152/
☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Friday, July 12, 2024
GM. It's Friday, July 12. For every drink you take today, zap an equivalent amount of sats to your favorite freedom tech project developer(s). Appreciate the people building the tools of liberation—and they will appreciate you back.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-12/
Boltz Client v2.1.0: Liquid Rebalancing Triangle
"This release implements the Liquid Rebalancing Triangle in an automated fashion, meaning, for the very popular use case to maintain inbound liquidity, it rebalances into Liquid and then, based on your settings, automatically moves bitcoin from Liquid back to the mainchain."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/boltz-client-v2-1-0/
Phoenix Wallet v2.3.3 and Server v0.3.0 Now Support BIP-353 DNS Addresses
- BIP-353 DNS addresses allow users to store their offers as a DNS TXT record on a domain. A wallet can then perform a DNS lookup (DoH) on that domain and get the offer for a given user, without directly contacting the domain.
- "It allows users to have a user@domain email-like handle, which are much easier to share with friends or on social networks than a BOLT12 offer."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-wallet-v2-3-3-and-server-v0-3-0/
Relai App Users Must Verify Accounts by October 31 or Stop Using the Service
"Starting now, all unverified Relai users must complete a quick verification process by October 31, 2024. After October 31, only verified users can use Relai."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/relai-app-users-must-verify-accounts-by-october-31/
☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Thursday, July 11, 2024
GM. It's Thursday, July 11, 2024, and we've got a fresh batch of updates to keep you in the loop. Grab your coffee or any other drink of your choice and let's dive into today's headlines.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-11/
Paxful Co-founder Artur Schaback Pleads Guilty to 'Conspiracy to Fail to Maintain an Effective AML Program'
"Schaback allowed customers to open accounts and trade on Paxful without gathering sufficient know-your-customer (KYC) information; marketed Paxful as a platform that did not require KYC; presented fake AML policies to third parties that he knew were not, in fact, implemented or enforced at Paxful; and failed to file a single suspicious activity report, despite knowing that Paxful users were perpetrating suspicious and criminal activity."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/paxful-co-founder-artur-schaback-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-to-fail-to-maintain-an-effective-aml-program/
BitMEX Pleads Guilty to Bank Secrecy Act Offense
Bitcoin exchange and derivative trading platform BitMEX pled guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act by "willfully failing to establish, implement, and maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitmex-pleads-guilty-to-bank-secrecy-act-offense-2/
Fully Noded v1.1.1: BBQr, Updated UR Support
Fully Noded (original) v1.1.1 has been released. Release highlights include BBQr support, updated UR support, and improved compatibility with a multitude of hardware and software wallets.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fully-noded-v1-1-1/
Wasabi Wallet v2.1.0: Safeguards for Coinjoin Participants
"Wasabi Wallet v2.1.0 adds safeguards for coinjoin participants. Clients can now set their own policies regarding minimum input count and maximum coordination fee to protect from malicious coordinators which tries to charge more than they announce."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-1-0/
Block to Supply Core Scientific with ~15 EH/s Worth of Its 3nm ASICs
"Today we are announcing an agreement to supply Core Scientific with our new 3-nanometer mining ASICs representing approximately 15 EH/s of hashrate. The agreement provides the option for additional, significant volume and is one of the industry’s largest bitcoin mining ASIC agreements announced, in terms of hashrate."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/block-to-supply-core-scientific-with-3nm-asics/
☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
It's Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Bitcoin transaction fees are as low as 6 sat/vB, developers are building remarkable tools, we're entering mid-summer, and life is generally good. So, what do we say to those who aren't overzealously supporting Bitcoin and broader freedom tech? GM.
P.S. Be sure to tag us in your posts and releases if you want your updates to make it into the next issue of our GM newsletter.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-10/
Primal Android v1.0.3 Released
"This is another incremental release of our Android app, but we finally reached the milestone where it is stable and feature-complete enough that we can call it v1.0 with a straight face."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/primal-android-v1-0-3/
☕ Good Morning Bitcoin - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
GM. It's Tuesday, July 10, 2024, and here's the latest and greatest from the world of Bitcoin and freedom tech. Failure to stack sats is not an option. Support our work.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-09/
Nunchuk Mobile v1.9.47 & Desktop v1.9.35: Ability to Replace Multisig Keys
Nunchuk wallet for Android, iOS, and desktop platforms now supports the ability to replace key(s) in an assisted multisig wallet and roll the funds over.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-mobile-v1-9-47-desktop-1-9-35/
Blockstream Greenlight v0.2: New Credentials API, Enhancements & Improvements
"The Blockstream Greenlight team has just dropped it’s first major update moving from version v0.0.1 to v0.2! This milestone brings a host of enhancements and new features to make Lightning integration even more seamless for developers."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blockstream-greenlight-v0-2/
Ditto: A Nostr Community Server
Ditto is a Nostr server for building resilient communities online. With Ditto, you can create your own social network that is decentralized, customizable, and free from ads and tracking. It has a built-in Nostr relay, a web UI, and it implements Mastodon's REST API.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ditto-a-nostr-community-server/
☕ Good Morning Bitcoin - Monday, July 8, 2024
GM! Happy low fee Monday, Bitcoin aficionados. Let's kickstart this week with the latest news in the world of Bitcoin and freedom tech, and catch up on everything you might have missed over the weekend.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-08/
RoboSats v0.6.3-alpha: Add New Coordinators Manually
RoboSats is a simple and private way to exchange bitcoin. It simplifies the peer-to-peer user experience and uses lightning hold invoices to minimize custody and trust requirements while helping users stick to best privacy practices.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-6-3-alpha/
Block 851078: Important News of the Week
This week, we have published the first three issues of our GM report and received great feedback and fat zaps in return. We are grateful for all your support - it's the thing that drives us forward.
Transcend the noise and subscribe for all upcoming news and updates.
Onward 🫡
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/851078/
Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, Mi Primer Bitcoin & Summer of Bitcoin Granted Support from Newly Launched OpenSats Education Initiative
- "A core principle of OpenSats is that all supported projects must be open-source and freely accessible. Consequently, all educational materials funded through our grants must be published under a free and open license, making them available to everyone."
- Educators, developers, and advocates are welcome to apply for grants under the OpenSats Education Initiative. For more information and to apply, see www.opensats.org/apply.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-education-initiative-launched/
X, Coinbase User Data Potentially Exposed As KYC Provider AU10TIX Left Admin Credentials Open for 18 Months
- The leak occurred in December 2022, and it is believed that malware accessed the admin account. The account details have been shared in Telegram hacker communities since March 2023.
- The exposed admin credentials provided access to a logging platform containing links to identity documents, including user names, dates of birth, nationalities, ID numbers, and images of uploaded documents.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/x-coinbase-user-data-potentially-exposed-as-kyc-provider-au10tix-left-admin-credentials-open-for-18-months/
Bitcoin Optech #310: BOLT11 Invoice Field for Blinded Paths
This issue summarizes the disclosure of 10 vulnerabilities affecting old versions of Bitcoin Core and describes a proposal to allow BOLT11 invoices to include blinded paths.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-optech-310/
☕ Good Morning Bitcoin - Friday, July 5, 2024
It’s July 5, and while fireworks may have lit up the sky last night, today we're here to light up your feed with the latest in Bitcoin and freedom tech.
These include some notable market moves, interesting project developments, and a long-awaited milestone for some very patient Mt. Gox creditors.
Onward 🫡
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-05/
Mt. Gox Starts Bitcoin Repayments After Decade-Long Wait
"On July 5,2024, the Rehabilitation Trustee made repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to some of the rehabilitation creditors through a part of the Designated Cryptocurrency Exchanges etc. in accordance with the Rehabilitation Plan."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mt-gox-starts-bitcoin-repayments-after-decade-long-wait/
Satonomics: FOSS, Bitcoin-only Alternative to Glassnode
Satonomics is a free and open-source, bitcoin-only, self-hostable suite of tools that computes, distributes, and displays on-chain data, making it freely available for anyone to use.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/satonomics-foss-on-chain-data-suite/
Npub.pro: Nostr-based Websites for Creators
"Websites are Nostr events, the themes are open-source Ghost themes published on relays and Blossom servers. Npub.pro does not host your data, it only hosts the code to convert Nostr events to web pages."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/npub-pro-launched/
OpenSats Grants Long-Term Support for rust-nostr Maintainer Yuki Kishimoto
"I'm so honored to have been selected, you've realized my dream: working full time on open source projects as an independent dev! Thank you so much OpenSats and donors," Yuki said in response.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-lts-yuki-kishimoto/
☕Good Morning, Bitcoin - Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy 4th of July to our American readers and to all other freedom enthusiasts around the world, wherever you are. Here's what has been on our radar in the past 24 hours.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-04/
Bitcoin Core Introduces New Security Disclosure Policy
- A new Security Advisories page has been added to the Bitcoin Core website. It currently documents disclosures for versions of Bitcoin Core prior to v0.21.0. All of these versions are End of Life (EOL) and no-longer receive any maintenance updates. The latest release of Bitcoin Core is v27.1. The 26.x and 25.x branches also both continue to receive maintenance updates.
- Later in July we will disclose all vulnerabilities fixed in Bitcoin Core version 22.0. In August, all vulnerabilities fixed in Bitcoin Core version 23.0. And so on until we run out of EOL versions to disclose vulnerabilities for."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-introduces-new-security-disclosure-policy/
Breez SDK Core v0.5.0 Released
This SDK is an end-to-end, non-custodial, drop-in solution powered by Greenlight, a built-in LSP, on-chain interoperability, third-party fiat on-ramps, and other services users and operators need.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/breez-sdk-core-v0-5-0/
Phoenix Wallet v2.3.1 & Phoenixd v0.2.0: BOLT12 Offers
"This marks a new step forward in Lightning UX. No need to generate a new QR code for every payment. No need for payer/receiver to interact. Phoenix Android (soon iOS) also supports contacts. Send money with a click, and associate payments to your known contacts."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-wallet-v2-3-1-phoenixd-v0-2-0/
btcd v0.24.2: Important Security Fixes
The release includes important security fixes, with full details to be disclosed in 90 days.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/btcd-v0-24-2/
'RegreSSHion' Vulnerability in OpenSSH Potentially Puts 700K Linux Boxes at Risk
If exploited, the vulnerability allows attackers to fully compromise a system. They can execute arbitrary code with the highest privileges, leading to complete system control, malware installation, data manipulation, and creation of backdoors for persistent access. It also enables network propagation, letting attackers use the compromised system to exploit other vulnerable systems within the organization.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/regresshion-vulnerability-in-openssh/
Stack Duo v1.2.0: Frost Multisig, Tor Support, RBF & CPFP
"New Stack Duo release (v1.2.0). We've added Tor support for Monero and Bitcoin (including .onion addresses). We've added Replace-By-Fee (RBF) and Child Pays For Parent (CPFP) for Bitcoin."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/stack-duo-v1-2-0/
BlueWallet v6.6.8: Full BIP-47 Support, Send to Silent Payment Address
BlueWallet now supports sending and receiving transactions using BIP47 Reusable Payment Codes and can also be used to send funds to Silent Payment addresses.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bluewallet-v6-6-8/
☕ Good Morning Bitcoin - Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Our first issue of Good Morning Bitcoin is here!
Good Morning Bitcoin is a daily news roundup covering key stories, project updates, releases, guides, research and other Bitcoin and freedom tech-related topics.
Subscribe and have it delivered directly to your mailbox!
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-07-03/
Bitcoin Keeper v1.2.9: Cached Transactions, Health Check for Keys & More
Bitcoin Keeper is an open source, mobile multisig bitcoin wallet with inheritance features. Available on iOS and Android.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-2-9/
OpenSats Announces 5th Wave of Bitcoin Grants
OpenSats, a non-profit organization that supports the development of free and open-source software and projects, has announced its 5th wave of Bitcoin grants for 10 more Bitcoin projects.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-5th-wave-of-bitcoin-grants/
LND v0.18.1-beta: Hot Fix Release
"This is a minor hot fix release that resolves an issue that arises when handling an error after attempting to broadcasting transactions if a btcd backend with an older version (pre-v0.24.2) is used."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnd-v0-18-1-beta/
Labelbase v2.2.2: Integrated QR Code Scanner
Labelbase is a label management service for Bitcoin transactions and addresses. It supports BIP-329, a format for unifying label data. The goal of the project is to offer a convenient solution for managing labels associated with Bitcoin transactions and addresses across wallets and other tools.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/labelbase-v2-2-2/
Bitcoin Knots v27.1: CoinGrinder, Fixes & Improvements
Bitcoin Knots connects to the Bitcoin peer-to-peer network to download and fully validate blocks and transactions. It also includes a wallet and graphical user interface, which can be optionally built.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-knots-v27-1/
COLDCARD Mk4 v5.3.2 and Q Firmware v1.2.2: NFC Push Tx & More
"This is a release with a many small bugfixes and little enhancements… plus one major new feature: NFC Push Tx. You can now simply tap your COLDCARD to your phone to broadcast the transaction without a computer or any new apps."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coldcard-mk4-v5-3-2-and-q-firmware-v1-2-2/
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