Weekly Digest
Block 848017: Important News of the Week
News. Updates. Research. Stats. Everything Important You Need to Know.
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Releases
Bitcoin Optech #307: Draft BIP for Quantum-safe Address Format
This issue announces a draft BIP for a quantum-safe Bitcoin address format and includes regular sections of the newsletter.
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Releases
Ride The Lightning v0.15.1-beta: UX Enhancements, Bug Fixes
Ride The Lighning is a full function, device agnostic, web user interface to help manage lightning node operations. Available on LND, Core Lightning and Eclair.
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Releases
CivKit Alpha Released with P2P Order Book, Escrow and PGP Chat for Trades
CivKit aims to enable decentralized P2P trading without a central order book, using Nostr, Lightning, and a reputation system at its core.
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Releases
Bitkit Wallet Officially Launched on App Stores
"Synonym is proud to announce that Bitkit, its self-custodial Bitcoin wallet, is now moving from beta testing to general availability on the app stores."
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News
EU's Encryption Report Finds Layer 2s, Private Ownership of Bitcoin 'Problematic' for Law Enforcement
The First Report on Encryption by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security argues that Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions, as well as other widely used encryption-based tools present new challenges (and opportunities) for law enforcement investigations.
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Guides
Web of Trust: Navigating the Social Graph
"This is a comprehensive yet superficial paper, as it touches on many different areas without exhausting any...More importantly, it aims to help the reader understand the significant impact this exciting new field can have on the Web, although not without its risks," writes @Pippellia.
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Releases
Blockstream Green Android v4.0.30, iOS v4.0.28, Desktop v2.0.7 Released
Blockstream Green is a multi-platform, feature-rich Bitcoin, Liquid and Lightning wallet.
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News
Bitfarms Adopt 'Poison Pill' Strategy to Fend Off Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms (UPDATED)
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms announced on Monday that it has adopted of a "poison pill" strategy to guard against a potential hostile takeover by rival Riot Platforms. This move aims to maintain the integrity of its previously announced strategic alternatives review process, the firm said.
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Releases
Phoenix Wallet Android v2.2.3, iOS v2.2.5 Released
Phoenix is a Bitcoin mobile wallet using Lightning to send and receive payments. Available on Android and iOS.
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Releases
Peach Bitcoin v0.5.0: GroupHug for Everyone
Peach Bitcoin is a secure peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace. Available on Android and iOS.
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Releases
RGB v0.11-beta6: API Stabilization, Improved Interfaces Inheritance, Scripting, Data Containers, Invoicing
RGB is a system of private and scalable client-validated smart contracts on Bitcoin and Lightning developed by LNP/BP Standards Association.
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