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
Podcast on Bit Buy Bit covering January’s topics here.
Updates
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Core v0.21.0 | Descriptor wallets, compact block filters via P2P network, new rebroadcast logic, Tor v3 support + Taproot added |
| Coldcard v3.2.2 | Multi-sig wallet address verification + custom derivation paths |
| Fully Noded v0.2.10 | Transaction labels, updated UX/UX + universal builds |
| Samourai Wallet v0.99.96b | PayNym UI improvements + wallet now saves sats/BTC preference |
| BlueWallet v6.0.3 | Vault key sharing, coin control UX imporovements |
| Hexa Wallet v1.4.1 | Connect to Bitcoin Core + bug fixes |
| Blockstream Green | Introduction of check sequence verify timelocks |
| Specter v1.0.0 | Address labelling UI improvements, data exports to CSV |
| Sparrow v0.9.10 | Connect to Bitcoin Core directly, wallet birth date support + faster tx searches |
| myNode v0.2.22 | Software updates, bug fixes + improved logs |
| Umbrel v0.3.2 | Various application updates |
| RaspiBlitz v1.6.3 | Updates to Specter, Mempool, RTL + Joininbox |
| RoninDojo v1.8.3 | General bug fixes |
| Start9 Labs v0.2.8 | App updates, Tor reliability + UI improvements |
| JoininBox v0.1.16 | Streamlined install + Boltzmann calculator |
| BTCPay Server v1.0.6.6 | Server pairing via QR, general UI improvements + bug fixes |
| Mempool v2.0 | V2 support for single board computers |
| Bisq v1.5.4 | DoS attack resilience |
| c-lightning v0.9.3 | Onion messages + “offers” |
Releases
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Blockstream Jade | New hardware wallet from Blockstream |
| Strike Global | Protocol allowing users to send/receive bitcoin to/from various currencies |
| Silent.Link | Purchase eSIM without KYC using Bitcoin or Lightning |
| txCast | Commandline tool to quickly broadcast signed transactions over tor |
| LNsync | Tool to improve LN payment speed and reliability |
Podcasts
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Stephan Livera w/ Jonas Schnelli | Bitcoin development, contribution, funding + the ecosystem of Bitcoin |
| What Bitcoin Did w/ Vijay Boyapati | A Bitcoin primer podcast |
| What Bitcoin Did w/ Shinobi | Deepdive explainer on UTXO’s |
| Citadel Dispatch w/ J9Roem + Benthecarman | Censorship, privacy + open source software discussion |
| Citadel Dispatch w/ Diverter + Max Tannahill | Encryption, mining + noKYC discussion |
| The Van Wirdum Sjorsnado | Lightning Network basics |
| Bit Buy Bit w/ Ketan | Network security, nodes + self custody |
| Bitcoin Fundamentals w/ Jimmy Song | 51% attacks, Bitcoin updates + node operators |
Education
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Verifying Software Guide | Guide to verifying software signatures by Bitcoin Q+A |
| 5 Tips for Bitcoin Newcomers | 5 practical tips for Bitcoin newcomers by BTC Sessions |
| Bitcoin Transaction Fees | How to save money on transaction fees by BTC Sessions |
| Bitcoin Explained | Bitcoin explainer by B.J Dweck |
| Wallet Backup Guide | Detailed guide on backup options by 6102 Bitcoin |
| Understanding Bitcoin Wallets | How to acquire + store bitcoin by Ministry of Nodes |
| The Builders Guide to LND | A guide to building on Lightning by LND |
Articles
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Core Release: What’s New? | Bitcoin Core update review by Aaron van Wirdum |
| Bitcoin Optech #132 | Payjoin adoption + hardware wallet compatability |
| HRF Announce Grants | Human Rights Foundation provide grants to Specter + Lot49 |
| Tor Network Attack | v3 Onion addresses down after attack on the Tor Network By Dark Net Daily |
| Ledger Data Leak | Another user data leak announced by Ledger |
| FinCEN Extends Comment Period | Comment period on proposed new regulation has been extended |
| Arctic Circle Mining | BitCluster to commence mining operations in Norilsk |
| Bitcoin Core Usage Survey | Survey to learn how + why people use Bitcoin Core |