Bitcoin Monthly
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Welcome to Bitcoin Monthly, a no frills index of the main news and developments from the last month in Bitcoin.
We aim to index these main categories:-
- Protocol + infastructure updates
- New releases
- Notable podcasts
- Educational resources
- Notable articles
April 2021 Edition
Podcast on Bit Buy Bit covering April’s topics here.
Updates
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Core v0.21.1 | Speedy trial activation support + defined parameters |
| Bitcoin Explorer v3.1.1 | New dark theme, design updates, pruned node support + bug fixes |
| Bisq implementing Liquid | Bisq will work to implement support for Liquid as a base layer |
| Blockstream Green Desktop v0.1.5 | Address search, bug fixes + wallet naming |
| BlueWallet v6.0.8 | RTL language support, show wallet fingerprints + add batch option for all wallet types |
| BTCPay Server v1.1.0 | CVE bug disclosure, integrated loop, upgraded LND |
| C-Lightning v0.10.0 | Dual funded channels |
| Coldcard v4.1.0 | Seed XOR, BIP48 derrivation support, define account number when setting up multisig |
| Dux Reserve v0.4.1 | Encrypted wallet exports + UI improvements |
| Electrum v4.1.2 | Bug fixes + UI improvements |
| Fully Noded v0.2.16 | Specify manual fee rate in core + bug fixes |
| Hexa Wallet v1.5.1 | New backup UX + bug fixes |
| HWI 2.0.1 | Trezor T fixes |
| JoininBox v0.3.4 | Select miner fee rate + LND install script to run a private node |
| myNode v0.2.30 | Lightning Terminal, LND Watchtowers, UI improvements |
| Phoenix v1.4.10 | Reject paid invoices + UI improvements |
| Raspiblitz v1.7.0 | New base image, LND improvements, Lightning Terminal, Circuit breaker + Whitepaper download |
| RoninDojo v1.9.1 | Specter update + Tor fixes |
| Samourai Wallet v0.99.96g | Reduced Ricochet fee + bug fixes |
| Samourai Dojo v1.9.0 | UX improvements + delete tracked xpubs |
| Sparrow v1.4.0 | CPFP improvements, import master priv key, transaction hex tooltips + connection improvements |
| Specter DIY v1.5.3 | Export xpubs to SD, new icons, UI updates |
| Sphinx-relay v2.0.13 | Improved connections |
| Start9 | Improved connectivity, ‘Embassy Pages’, file browser update |
| Umbrel v0.3.9 | Performance improvements, new troubleshooting tool, always on LN node, wider SSD support + Lily Wallet connection support |
| Wasabi Wallet v1.1.12.8 | Wallet recovery bug fix |
| Zeus now on App Store | Zeus Wallet now available via Apple App Store (no testflight) |
Releases
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Icons | Open-source/open-design set of icons made for Bitcoin centric applications |
| New Blockstream Satellite | New compact way to receive block data without using the internet |
| Onion78 | Proposal for mobile Payjoin implementation into Chaincase app |
Podcasts
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bit Buy Bit w/ Diverter | Privacy related chat |
| Bitcoin Fundamentals w/ Alex Gladstein | Bitcoin as a tool against tyranny |
| Bitcoin Magazine w/ Ben Carman | Talk on Taproot + DLCs |
| Chaincode Podcast | Technical look at Bitcoin mempools |
| Citadel Dispatch w/ NVK + Ketominer | Bitcoin hardware chat |
| Dirtcoin Diaries w/ Max Tannahill | Coin control talk followed by Q&A |
| The Van Wirdum Sjorsnado | Taproot activation update |
| Stephan Livera w/ Roy Sheinfeld | Breez wallet + Lightning chat |
Education
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Advice on ‘stuck’ transactions | What happens when your BTC transaction gets ‘stuck’ by Braiins |
| Beginners guide to mining | Bitcoin mining and difficulty adjustments explained in non-technical terms by Braiins |
| Ben Kaufman thread | Thread explaining the difference between private keys, signing devices + wallet software |
| Bitcoin Security Guide | Start to finish guide on self custody |
| BTC Sessions Jade wallet tutorial | Full video guide for Jade Wallet |
| High onchain fee impact to LN | Notes on using the Lightning Network when miner fees are high by Openoms |
Articles
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Optech #146 | Draft spec for LN splicing |
| Bitcoin Design Update #9 | Various updates on Bitcoin related design initiatives |
| Decentralised Storage Proposal | 2 layer storage proposal leveraging Bitcoin + LN |
| The Last Days of Satoshi | What happened when Bitcoin’s creator disappeared by Pete Rizzo |
| There Are Now 2 Taproot Activation Clients | The story of the 2 clients and the difference between them by Aaron van Wirdum |