New Spiral Grantee: Matthew Ramsden, Pavlenex Grant Renewed
Spiral issued a new grant for BDK contributor Matthew Ramsden and renewed a grant for BTCPay Server and Stratum v2 builder Pavlenex.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/new-spiral-grantee-matthew-ramsden/
Amethyst v0.62.0 & Onyx v0.61.4: Live Streams & Live-Streaming Chats
Live.Snort.Social: Streaming on Nostr
Blockstream Green Mobile v4.0.9 and Desktop v1.2.2 Updates
GrapheneOS Now Available on Pixel Tablet
"Pixel Fold may take significantly more work to support since it's a new form factor and there may be issues in AOSP," project developers said.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grapheneos-now-available-on-pixel-tablet/
IMF Confirms It Is Working on A Global Platform For CBDCs
"The IMF wants central banks to agree on a common regulatory framework for digital currencies that will allow global interoperability. Failure to agree on a common platform would create a vacuum that would likely be filled by cryptocurrencies," IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva was quoted as saying.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/imf-is-working-on-a-global-platform-for-cbdcs/
Stacker.News App v1.0.5: Layout Improvements, Bug Fixes & More
Stacker News App is an unofficial cross-platform Stacker News app written in Flutter.
LDK Node v0.1.0: A Ready-To-Go Lightning Node Library
- "LDK Node is a ready-to-go Lightning node library built using LDK and BDK."
- "LDK Node provides a straightforward interface and an integrated on-chain wallet, enabling users to quickly and easily set up a self-custodial Lightning node. With LDK Node, developers can get a Lightning Node up and running within a day."
StartOS v0.3.4.3: Improved Tor Reliability
StartOS is a browser-based graphical operating system for a personal server.
Trezor Suite v23.6.1: Smoother Coinjoin Process
The June 2023 update of Trezor Suite to 23.6.1 brings candidate transactions for a smoother coinjoin process, UI improvements, and bug fixes.
BitGo Terminates Agreement to Acquire Prime Trust
"This decision was not made lightly and BitGo remains committed to our mission to deliver trust in digital assets," BitGo said.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitgo-terminates-acquisition-of-prime-trust/
Sparrow v1.7.7: High Fee Environment Improvements & More
Sparrow v1.7.7 has been released with:
- Improved mempool fee rates chart.
- Multiple improvements for a high fee environment.
- Performance optimizations for large wallets.
- Better usability on Border Wallets grids.
Sparrow is a free and open source desktop wallet focused on security and privacy.
Highlighter v0.7.0: Encrypted Long-form Events & Notes
Highlighter is a feed for Nostr highlights, and can also be used as a nostr-native note taking app.
Ledger Recover Technical Whitepaper Released
In addition to the technical whitepaper of the cryptographic protocol, the company promised to release the source code of Ledger Recover this summer.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ledger-recover-whitepaper-released/
Peach Bitcoin v0.2.9: Fund Escrow from Peach Wallet, Increased Performance
Peach Bitcoin is a KYC-free, peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace for Europe. Open Beta available on Android and iOS.
Boltz Web App: Liquid, Bitcoin and Lightning Under One Roof
- "We are thrilled to finally ship our all-new web app, bringing together Liquid & Bitcoin mainchain swaps under one roof, enabling swaps to taproot addresses & more."
- Boltz is a privacy first, non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange and Lightning Service Provider.
BitBox App v4.37.1 Released, Shift Crypto Rebranded To BitBox
"We are fully transitioning our branding from Shift Crypto to BitBox, aligning our name with our popular hardware wallet, the BitBox02."
Riga Bitcoin Week 2023 Agenda, Cypherpunk Stage At Baltic Honeybadger 2023 Announced
Riga Bitcoin Week 2023 will take place on August 31 - September 4 in Riga, Latvia.
umbrelOS v0.5.4: Reimagined App Store
- "This update introduces a completely reimagined App Store, crafted to provide a sleek and intuitive experience as you discover the latest self-hosted apps for your Umbrel."
- "The new Migration Assistant feature enables seamless transfer of data and apps from a Raspberry Pi-based Umbrel to the new Umbrel Home in one click."
- "Complementing these enhancements are various performance improvements, bug fixes, and subtle refinements, such as the option to update your display name directly from the settings."
Mutiny Wallet and Node Updates: Smoother and Safer Experience
"We've made significant improvements to ensure a smoother and safer experience. Massive thanks to everyone who provided logs and feedback!"