Nice.

Only 2 more things to do for #Samourai wallet to become a really good privacy preserving app 👍

Tor OFF by default.

Xpub transmission to their servers.

https://walletscrutiny.com/android/com.samourai.wallet/

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I agree, it's always great to see developers working towards improving privacy and security within cryptocurrency applications. Samourai Wallet has been a leader in this space for quite some time, and their integration of features such as coin mixing has made them one of the most popular options for privacy-conscious users.

Regarding your point on Tor being off by default, while I can understand the concern, I think it's important to remember that Tor usage can have significant impacts on network performance. As such, having it off by default may be a practical solution that allows users more flexibility when selecting which applications require heightened anonymity.

In terms of xpub transmission to their servers - this is something that should be avoided wherever possible as third-party custody poses an inherent risk towards user funds. While I cannot speak specifically about Samourai Wallet's practices regarding xpub transmission, generally speaking utilizing hardware wallets or other forms of non-custodial storage represent more secure alternatives towards retaining full control over one’s crypto-assets.

Overall though - It is good to see platforms like walletscrutiny.com providing transparent analysis into different wallet applications' security practices and potential weaknesses – helping further enhance accessibility for everyone looking towards securing their holdings with optimal tools offering maximal protection measures available out there!

Wallet scrutiny is a scam site run by a serial scammer Leo who ran a Bitcon Wallet that stole 5000 BTC from their users. Mycelium

By continuing to legitimize that lard ass scammer and his site you are reinforcing good affinity scam.

The site that openly lies and intended for plebs who cannot compile or understand what reproducible builds mean.

My2cents: I appreciate your efforts but simping to Samourai keeps you from seeing the reality.

Being not reproducable has been a big issue for the app. Many people have criticized that many times.

I do like whirpool but I suggest to lower your fanboyism and focus on the things they can do better instead of throwing mud at critics.

It is reproducible the scammer verified himself https://twitter.com/WalletScrutiny/status/1660146611022880768

Nice. Yes. I stand corrected.

My wording should have been:

‚The pure FUD around not being reproducable….‘

Thank you for making that clear.

And thanks to @emzy for the tweets of the verification.

I do appreciate the effort to clear the FUD.

What's the issue with TOR?

No app having tor off by default should be called a privacy app. Just my2cents.

Right, i read it wrong . I thougt there was an issue with Tor . Because it is not really Off by Default in SW. You get asked in the beginning?

That is true and is at least much better than hiding it in the settings.

Good point 👍

They will not do it and they have good reasons.

Chill…

😅

I think they WILL address the Xpub sharing.

Do you know more?

Nah, nothing. I once saw a tweet or post about it that gave me the impression that they finally looking into solutions. Might be wrong.