Bitcoin Optech #302: Utreexod Beta, Proposed Extensions to BIP119
This week’s newsletter announces the beta release of a full node supporting utreexo and summarizes a two proposed extensions to BIP119 OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY.
Wasabi Wallet v2.0.7.2: Coinjoin Directly to Another Wallet
Wasabi Wallet is an easy to use, privacy-focused, open-source, non-custodial, Bitcoin wallet.
Minibits v0.1.7-beta: Multiple Currency Units, Improved UX & Navigation
Minibits is a mobile e-cash wallet with a focus on performance and usability. Available on Android.
Damus v1.8: New Video Player & Emoji Selector
Damus is a nostr client for Apple devices.
New on Geyser: Bitcoin Explorama, BitFables, Smart Child Kenya & More
Discover and show support to some of the latest Bitcoin grassroots projects and initiatives launched via the Geyser crowdfunding platform.
Sparrow Wallet v1.9.1: Testnet4 Support
Sparrow Wallet v1.9.1 comes with Testnet4 network support, auto increase gap limit where necessary for signing PSBTs, as well as other minor updates and fixes.
Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison in the Netherlands
Dutch court found Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev guilty of money laundering and sentenced him to 64 months in prison. Pertsev's legal team has 14 days to appeal the decision.
RoboSats v0.6.1-alpha: Android App Returns Stronger Than Ever
RoboSats is a simple and private way to exchange bitcoin for national currencies. Robosats simplifies the peer-to-peer user experience and uses lightning hold invoices to minimize custody and trust requirements. The deterministically generated avatars help users stick to best privacy practices.
Mutiny Wallet v1.7.0: On-chain Fedimint Support & More
Mutiny is an open-source, self-custodial bitcoin, Lightning and Fedimint wallet. Available on the web, Android and iOS.
Utreexod Beta Is Now Available for General Public Testing
utreexod is a full node bitcoin implementation with support for utreexo accumulators. It enables immediate node bootstrap by having the UTXO state hardcoded into the codebase, uses a tiny amount of memory, and has a low disk i/o.
Aqua Wallet v0.1.52: Custom Fees for Bitcoin
Aqua Wallet is an open-source mobile Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid and Tether wallet. Available on Android and iOS.
Spiral Renews Grant for Summer of Bitcoin Initiative
Summer of Bitcoin is a global, online summer internship program focused on introducing university students to bitcoin open-source development and design.