Bitkit v1.0.0-beta.60: New Languages, Smoother Payments & More

Bitkit is a non-custodial mobile bitcoin and lightning wallet available on Android and iOS, and implemented using React-Native. For Lightning, it uses Lightning Dev Kit (LDK) and Blocktank, its Lightning Service Provider (LSP).

Bitkit v1.0.0-beta.60: New Languages, Smoother Payments & More
  • "We’re thrilled to announce the latest update for Bitkit, which resolves several bugs and crashes flagged by our users," was stated in a blog post.
  • "In addition to fixing numerous bugs and crashes reported by our users, this release brings support for additional languages, enhances the experience of paying invoices from other apps, and strengthens PIN security."
  • "Please note that the translations are not yet fully completed or thoroughly reviewed. You may still encounter inaccuracies and some texts in English. To stay updated on the progress of translations, contribute, or propose new languages, visit The Bitkit translation project on Transifex."
  • "You can find full details of this release on GitHub. If you have any feedback or feature requests, please don’t hesitate to let our team know."

Highlights

  • Use the app in Español, Русский, Italiano, čeština, and more languages.
  • Click on Bitcoin invoices in other apps to open and pay with Bitkit.
  • Configure the app to lock after 90 seconds of inactivity.
  • Force close your Lightning connections on the recovery screen.

What's Changed

  • Transaction timestamps have been updated for improved tracking.
  • Backup-related issues have been fixed and updates implemented for better data protection.
  • The support link has been fixed and is now fully operational.
  • An address index check has been added to enhance security.
  • Improved name display in profile section with the introduction of a two-line limit.
  • Address viewer sweep issue has been resolved.
  • Fixed the RefreshControl crash on Android devices.
  • The react-native-biometrics component has been upgraded for enhanced security.
  • The Android StatusBar background color has been changed for better visibility.
  • Lightning Development Kit (LDK) fees are now synced during refresh.
  • A series of UI updates have been implemented for a smoother user experience.
  • Improved language detection functionality.
  • Conversion from sats to BTC is now without scientific notation, making it easier to read.
  • Deep linking for bitcoin & lightning URIs has been added.
  • PIN on idle introduced for increased security.
  • LDK now allows force close of all channels from the recovery screen.
  • Toast notifications have been introduced for better user interaction.
  • The LDK has been updated to accommodate reorg changes.
  • The react-native-ldk version has been upgraded.
  • Lnurl withdrawal now allows users to specify an amount.

Bug Fixes

New Features

Refactor

Chores

Docs

Tests

Full Changelog: v1.0.0-beta.51...v1.0.0-beta.60

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