Bisq v1.9.19 & Bisq2 v2.1.6: Updates and Security Improvements

• Bisq v1.9.19, a client for a secure, private and decentralized bitcoin P2P exchange network, is out with the latest fixes and improvements.
• The latest improvements include generating exclusively low-R signatures from wallet keys, adding an option to enforce an exact number of digits in the PhoneNumberValidator, enhancing the Russian language translation, and adding the "Faster Payments System (SBP)" for the Russian Ruble. Additionally, it implements the BitcoinCoreSeedListDiscovery method, improves resync handling, and more.
• Bisq2 v2.1.6 is now also available. Bisq2 is set to be the successor to Bisq v1 and will support multiple trade protocols, multiple privacy networks and multiple identities.
• The latest version includes important security updates for buyers and sellers, new profile card with additional details, create offer improvements, and more.

What's new in Bisq v1.9.19

• Produce exclusively low-R signatures from wallet keys.
• "Transfer Same Bank" & "Transfer Specific Banks" now match case-insensitivity.
• Adds a payment method "Faster Payments System (SBP)" for Russian Ruble.
• New option in PhoneNumberValidator to enforce exact number of digits.
• Added 500+ string translations to Russian language file.
• Implement BitcoinCoreSeedListDiscovery method.
• getoffers (API): Return all offers by default.
• Add suddenwhipvapor mediator instance onion.
• Improved resync handling.
• Add missing snapshot creation in full DAO mode.
• FIX: Reset AutoConfirmSettings if it contains a retired address.
• Fix randomly blank currency box upon opening the Offer screen.
• Fix DaoSnapshotService threading issues.

What's new in Bisq2 v2.1.6

• Security update. Sellers must now have sufficient reputation to secure a trade for the specified amount.
  • The required reputation score is determined using the following formula:

Reputation score = max. selling amount * 200

• For a minimum trade of 6 USD, the required reputation score would be 1200, which can be achieved through any of the following methods:
  • Burn 12 BSQ (approximately 25 USD).
  • Lock 120 BSQ as a bond for approximately one year.
  • Have a Bisq v1 signed account for at least 120 days.
  • Have a Bisq v1 account age of at least 280 days.
• BSQ can be purchased with Bisq 1. See the Bisq reputation system Wiki to learn more.

"Since this release is a critical security update, the new version will be enforced shortly after its release to ensure the protection of all buyers."

• New Profile Card. You can find user profile details, trade terms, reputation, offers created, and public messages posted by clicking on the profile icon or profile name anywhere in the app.
  • Sensitive trade data will be automatically deleted after a certain period of time. This can be adjusted in Settings > Offer and trade.
  • See trade details in the trade process window by clicking on the "Show details" button.
• The create offer wizard now consists of three steps for quicker and easier use. You can choose the amount and price on the same screen and view the BTC conversion display.
• Fixed reputation display at start up.
• Resolved issues during the trade process with peer messages not being processed correctly, and other bugs.

Announcement
GitHub Repo (Bisq 1)
GitHub Repo (Bisq2)

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