Bitcoin Monthly
Stay up to date with what matters
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
June 2021 Edition
Once recorded, the podcast on Bit Buy Bit covering June’s topics will be here.
Updates
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bisq v1.7.0 | Prep for upcoming Tor v3 + privacy vulnerability fix |
| Blockstream Green Desktop v0.1.9 | Add testnet support |
| BlueWallet v6.1.6 | Bug fixes |
| Caravan v0.3.8 | Add multisig UTXO selection |
| Electrum v4.1.4 | Big fixes and reproducible builds |
| JoininBox v0.5.0 | Software updates + new commands |
| JoinMarket v0.8.3 | Bug fixes |
| LND v0.13.0-beta | Pruned node support + AMP send/receive |
| myNode v0.2.37 | Bug fixes |
| Nunchuck v1.0 | New BSMS backup formatting |
| Passport v1.0.4 | Bug fixes |
| Phoenix v1.4.14 | General UX improvements |
| Ride the Lightning v0.11.0 | Bug fixes + Loop Out fee cap removal |
| Samourai Dojo v1.10.1 | Software updates, XPUB activity exports + bug fixes |
| Samourai Wallet v0.99.96h | New onboarding UX + ability to overwrite Dojo connections |
| Seed Signer v0.4.1 | Add support for Sparrow + Blue Wallet |
| Sparrow v1.4.2 | Add support for Keystone + Seed Signer |
| Specter Desktop v1.4.6 | Add support for Keystone Wallet + improved exports |
| Specter DIY v1.5.6 | General updates + fixes |
| The Bitcoin Machine v0.4 | Revamped UI and RoninDojo support |
| Thunderhub v0.12.20 | Revamped UI |
| Umbrel v0.3.14 | Stability improvements |
Releases
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Amboss.Space | Lightning Network explorer |
| Bitcoin Visuals | Website showing various Bitcoin related stats + info |
| Bitcoin Design Guide | Website to help designers and developers build better Bitcoin products |
| BIP 129 | New multisig backup format |
| Hoffline | DIY air-gapped hot wallet |
| Lightning Network.Plus | Lightning Network peer co-ordinator site |
| Keystone Wallet | New hardware wallet |
Podcasts
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bit Buy Bit w/ Daddy Warbits | Bitcoin and the social layer |
| Citadel Dispatch w/ Everyone except Umbrel | Node licensing |
| Dirtcoin Diaries w/ TDevD + Samourai Wallet | Samourai Wallet + privacy |
| The Van Wirdum Sjorsnado | Lightning Network routing |
| The Van Wirdum Sjorsnado | Taproot lock in |
| Stephan Livera w/ BTCxZelko + Pavel | RoninDojo + privacy |
Education
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Muun Wallet guide | Guide to using Muun Wallet by BTC Sessions |
| Home mining guide | Guide to home mining by Bitcoin Coder Bob |
| Raspiblitz guide | Raspiblitz set up + usage guide by Econoalchemist |
| Self custody guide | Beginner guide to self custody by Econoalchemist |
| Taproot thread | Taproot explainer by Murch |
Articles
| Link | Summary |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Fundamentals | How Bitcoin works by Eric Yates |
| Lightning Labs Newsletter | Lightning Network updates |
| Overview of Bitcoin’s cryptography | bitcoin + cryptography by Nameless |
| Taproot Locks in | Taproot to activate in November by Aaron van Wirdum |