In the latest Elements release, we add initial support for discounted Confidential Transactions (CT) fees. This new policy reduces fees by nearly 90%, from around 250 sats to 25 sats, achieving close to what it would be on non-CT transactions.
The 23.2.3 release activates the new fee policy for relay on Liquid testnet. This allows Liquid wallets and platforms to begin integration and testing, with a production release expected in the near future.
The new fee policy will make Liquid’s confidentiality even more economical, particularly when stacking bitcoin in high-fee environments, swapping to Lightning, or sending cross-border stablecoin remittances.
Learn more about the discounted CT fee and read more updates in the blog post. ⬇️
https://blog.blockstream.com/elements-23-2-3-discounted-fees-for-confidential-transactions/
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CLN v24.08 is here, bringing you the best Core Lightning experience yet. Here's what's new:
⚡️ BOLT12 offers now support self-payments and blinded paths.
⚡️ The renepay plugin now gives you more control over routing with new features like probability cost function and an exclude option.
⚡️ The pay plugin has been upgraded with capacity checks, advanced error handling and logging, ensuring smoother and more transparent payment operations.
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Check out the blog post for full details.
https://blog.blockstream.com/core-lightning-v24-08-steel-backed-up-channels/
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The ChillDKG BIP is currently in the draft stage, and we're looking for community feedback on design and implementation details. If approved, ChillDKG BIP can be used in combination with a BIP for FROST signing to bring the full power of FROST to Bitcoin, reducing transaction costs and improving the privacy of multisig wallets.
https://blog.blockstream.com/the-key-to-frost-what-is-distributed-key-generation/
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Can institutions truly adopt Bitcoin without compromising its core?
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The release candidate for Core Lightning v24.08 is here, with Shahana Farooqi as Release Captain.
Shoutout to the 21 contributors, including 8 newcomers, for 341 commits!
Your feedback fuels open-source projects—fire up your testing environment and help polish the final release.
Access CLN v28.08rc1 here. ⬇️
https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/releases/tag/v24.08rc1
Join the CLN development conversation in the Discord. 👇
CLN v24.08 rc2 is now available for testing.
Take a final look before the official release!
https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/releases/tag/v24.08rc2
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Jade 1.0.31 is here, bringing a host of improvements that make it more powerful, secure, and user-friendly.
Whether you're just starting with Bitcoin or you're a seasoned cypherpunk who demands the best in Bitcoin self-custody tools this update is a significant step forward.
One of the standout features in this release is the automatic validation of change outputs when signing Blockstream Green wallet 'Multisig Shield' PSBTs. This means you can sign transactions with confidence, knowing that Jade is double-checking the details to ensure your Bitcoin is going exactly where it should. This is especially useful when reorganizing your Bitcoin holdings or consolidating UTXOs. Jade will now highlight when a transaction output is verified as being sent back to the spending wallet.
Jade now alerts you if a PSBT or transaction doesn’t require a signature from your device, ensuring you’re always informed and in control during the signing process. This small but significant addition helps prevent unnecessary steps and keeps your workflow smooth.
User experience has also been refined. If you start entering your PIN and need to backtrack, you can now abandon the entry from the first digit—a simple tweak that makes a big difference in usability. And for those who enjoy DIY setups, Jade now supports 180-degree screen rotation, adding flexibility to your hardware configuration.
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Visually, Jade’s Home and Camera/QRScan screens have been redesigned to enhance navigation and readability, making sure your operations are as intuitive and efficient as possible.
Security remains paramount. Jade now locks only when an active serial or BLE connection is lost, not when you’re simply unplugging for charging. This ensures your device remains secure without disrupting your routine. Under the hood, updates to the ESP-IDF base firmware and a switch to the esp_lcd graphics library further enhance performance and stability.
Fixes in this update include improved UI scaling on larger DIY displays, better handling of change outputs in registered descriptor policies, and correct display of confidential nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan Taproot addresses during signing. These adjustments ensure Jade continues to offer top-tier security without compromising on functionality.
Jade 1.0.31 continues a commitment to ensuring that your Bitcoin remains secure, your experience remains seamless, and your tools remain at the cutting edge of self-custody technology.
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See the whole Bitcoin Capital livestream featuring nostr:npub1excellx58e497gan6fcsdnseujkjm7ym5yp3m4rp0ud4j8ss39js2pn72a and Lyn Alden. ⬇️