Mutiny Releases Signet Version of Its Web Wallet
The signet version of Mutiny Wallet can also be tested with Fedi Alpha since both projects are on MutinyNet.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-releases-signet-version/
Neutronpay Launches Enterprise API, Partners with Bitnob, Pouch.ph
"With the Lightning Network we can provide any business with global settlement within seconds, and with much lower fees than traditional bank wires," says the company's CEO and co-founder Albert Buu.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/neutronpay-api-new-partnerships/
Bitcoin Optech #252: Zero-Knowledge Validity Proofs
RaspiBlizt v1.9.0: Updates & New Apps
This version of RaspiBlitz includes updates and some new apps: Bitcoin 24.0.1/24.1, latest LND 0.16.2, Core Lightning 23.02.2, important LNbits 0.10.6 update, JAM (JoinMarket WebUI), LNDg, CLN Watchtower client, I2P and more.
Ledger Pauses The Launch of Recover Service, Accelerates Open Source Roadmap
"We have decided to accelerate our open-sourcing roadmap to bring more verifiability to everything we do."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ledger-accelerates-open-source-roadmap/
Hong Kong To Open Bitcoin Trading For Retail From June 1st
"Hong Kong is coming full circle as it used to be a digital-asset hub in the industry’s earlier years before taking a more skeptical stance. China’s ban on crypto in 2021 dulled the city’s allure as a conduit for mainland cash."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hong-kong-expected-to-lift-bitcoin-trading-ban/
Nutstash Wallet v0.1.12 Released
- "Nutstash now automatically checks and updates outdated mint keys."
RoboSats Guide: Simple & Private Lightning-based P2P Exchange
"RoboSats is an Open Source peer-to-peer exchange for buying and selling sats using the Lightning Network. It requires zero sign up information, is accessible via the Tor browser or an Android app and allows you to obtain sats directly to your own wallet."
LNDK: External Bolt 12 Support for LND
LNDK is an experimental standalone daemon that allows LND nodes to forward onion messages. It is built with LDK and aims to bring LND users Bolt 12 support.
Nostr Zap: Zap Any Nostr Npub From Anywhere
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nostr-zap-zap-any-nostr-npub-from-anywhere/
Torq v0.22.1: Core Lightning
"Torq can now we used with CLN! It is still an experimental version, so expect some issues."
Amboss Privacy Policy Raises Concerns About Sharing User Information with Third-Parties
- "The amount of information they have collected and want to collect should alarm all users of Lightning, even those that have not given Amboss or Thunderhub (the wallet they collect data through) access to their node information," stated pseudonymous Stacker.news user.
- "Any data collection we do is either public or is explicitly opt-in. We do not collect data without consent. Destroying lightning's privacy features would be counter-productive to our goals," Amboss responded.
Mercury Wallet v0.8.13: Required Upgrade
Voltage Partners with Google Cloud to Expand Hosting and Locations
- "You can now deploy Lightning workloads globally. Initial operations will be in Iowa, Netherlands, and Singapore."
- "Customers have demanded more options outside of AWS, many have also asked for geographic distribution (especially in their local areas) - we will continue to expand into more regions."
- "This is the first of many advancements we are making to provide the most robust bitcoin and Lightning infrastructure."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/voltage-partners-with-google-cloud-to-expand-hosting-locations/
BitMEX Renews Sjors Provoost's Bitcoin Developer Grant
"BitMEX has extended Sjors Provoost’s Bitcoin developer grant until November 2023, a six month extension from the previous grant. This is the fourth consecutive time BitMEX has provided Sjors a grant, over a three year period."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitmex-renewed-sjors-provoost-grant/
Bitwage Integrates with 23 Payroll Providers to Cover 'Almost Any Employer in The United States'
- "Employers can easily connect their payroll provider to Bitwage, thereby creating a simple and compliant solution for workers to receive any percentage of their paycheck in Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins or USD."
- "It's important to note that our service is available to individuals globally, irrespective of their employment status, making it accessible to anyone, regardless of their employer's participation or the company they work for."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitwage-integrates-with-22-us-payroll-providers/
Bottlepay App Is Closing Down
- Bottlepay is a UK-based payments startup building strictly regulated custodial services on Bitcoin and Lightning Network.
- "We’re very sorry to say that the Bottlepay consumer app will be closing on Monday 24th July 2023."
EmbassyOS Renamed to StartOS, v0.3.4.2 Released
StartOS is a browser-based, graphical operating system for a personal server.
SeedHammer v0.11.1: Constant Time Engraving
SeedHammer is a metal engraving machine for bitcoin used for creating robust singlesig/multisig with mnemonic seed, descriptor and QRs. It is air gapped, open source, verifiable and trustless.
Fedi Alpha Is Now Available For Testing
Alpha pre-release is now available as iOS app, Android app, APK, and web app.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedi-alpha-available-for-testing/
tbdxxx Launched as Ark - Privacy Preserving Layer 2 Bitcoin Scaling Solution
"Ark is a liquidity network that operates like Lightning, but without introducing liquidity constraints. It uses virtual utxos, to enable anonymous, scalable, off-chain payments. ASPs provide liquidity to the network and charge fees for their services."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tbdxxx-ark-layer-2-scaling-solution/
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