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Removing AOPP with the next release.
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Sparrow v1.8.0 released with:
Transaction diagram captions
Larger and denser QR display
Search all open wallets
Airgapped message signing
Satochip and Krux support
And much more:
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Sparrow v1.8.2 released with:
Improved transaction tree labels
Quicker transaction tab loading
Reduced rescans on Bitcoin Core
Effective fee rate shown for CPFP taxes
And more:
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Sparrow v1.8.3 released with:
PGP download file verifier
Coldcard Q1 support
Trezor Safe 3 support
Improved QR reading
And more:
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Sparrow v1.8.5 released with:
Whirlpool over decentralized Soroban
Faster initial server connections
Restart in a different Home Folder
Upgrade to HWI 3.0.0
And more:
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Taproot (P2TR) script type now available when creating a new wallet in Sparrow. 🥕
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Sparrow v1.6.0 released with:
BIP47 - linking, sending to and receiving from PayNyms using private addresses
Automatic wallet discovery from a seed using File > Import Wallet
Improved label handling and memory usage
More:
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Sparrow v1.8.1 released with:
Fee rate estimation from
Export transactions with historical values
Wider range in fee range slider
And more:
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Sparrow v1.7.4 released with:
Border Wallets for memorizable seeds
Bundled Tor updated on all platforms
Autosuggest last BIP39 word
Darker dark mode
More:
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Sparrow v1.7.7 released with:
Improved mempool fee rates chart
Multiple improvements for a high fee environment
Performance optimizations for large wallets
Better usability on
@BorderWallets
grids
More:
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Sparrow v1.7.2 released with:
Taproot support on Bitcoin Core
Wallet fingerprints displayed as lifehashes on passphrase entry
BIP329 wallet labels import and export
Tapsigner and Satscard support
More:
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Sparrow v1.5.3 released with:
Create two person coinjoins using Samourai Soroban (StonewallX2)
Create and claim a PayNym
Pay to PayNym via payjoin (Stowaway)
Much more:
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Sparrow v1.7.9 released with:
Wallet accounts summary dialog
Keystore labels in descriptor QRs
Rename labelled UTXOs by changing matching related transaction labels
HWI v2.3.1
More:
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Sparrow v1.6.4 released with:
Native support for Apple M1 (aarch64)
@Blockstream
Jade support
HWW Taproot signing (Trezor and Ledger)
Support for scanning seed QRs
Restart in Testnet menu command
Dust attack detection
More:
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Sparrow v1.7.0 released with:
Sparrow Terminal for servers (without displays)
Linux aarch64 (Raspi 64-bit OS) support
Server aliases & switching servers via Tools menu
Cancel unconfirmed transactions via RBF
Much more:
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Sparrow v1.7.8 released with:
Taproot message signing (BIP322)
Improved QR scan performance
Rename wallet support
RBF with initial minimum fee set
More:
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Sparrow v1.8.4 has been released to fix a build issue affecting Sparrow Terminal. The normal desktop app is unaffected.
That said, for those who already upgraded to v1.8.3, it's a good opportunity to test the Download Verifier:
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New feature in the works: Explore your transaction hex through tooltips 🧐
Thanks to
@pedromvpg
for the idea!
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Sparrow v1.7.3 released with:
Bitcoin Secure Multisig Setup (BSMS) import and export
Configure an external block explorer to view transactions
Upgrade to HWI 2.2.1
And more:
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Removed in
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Sparrow v1.5.6 released with:
Improved performance especially on deeper wallets
Search across all wallet accounts (View menu)
Sweep private key e.g. Opendime (Tools menu)
Expand transaction diagram
Remove AOPP
Much more:
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A scam website has appeared: sparrowwallet dot net. The real site is . Check your URL and always verify binaries as per the instructions on the download page.
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For all Bitcoin software, it's particularly important to verify the integrity of your install file. With this release, you can verify Sparrow or any other software release signed with PGP, like Bitcoin Core or the firmware for your hardware wallet.
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Sparrow v1.6.6 released with:
Authentication via Auth47 & LNURL-auth links
Improved performance for very deep wallets
Change from notification txes is spent last
Copy labels from deposit UTXOs into badbank
Much more:
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Sparrow v1.5.1 released with:
Add multiple accounts to a wallet
Lock open wallets for privacy
Core RPC over Tor support
Many Whirlpool related improvements
Changelog:
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Sparrow v1.7.1 released with:
Wallet tab icons (PayNym, hardware wallet and custom)
Broadcast premix transactions from Sparrow Terminal
Show address as QR code in Terminal
Change QR code display density
More:
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New guide: How to setup a Sparrow wallet using an airgapped Coldcard, from scratch!
This guide starts with ordering the Coldcard, and explains initial Coldcard setup, import into Sparrow, receiving, signing and sending bitcoin transactions. Great for newcoiners!
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Sparrow v1.6.3 released with:
Account tabs moved to the left with clearer color hierarchy
BWT updated for Bitcoin Core v23 compatibility
PDF export of output descriptor from QR display dialog
More:
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Sparrow v1.4.3 released with:
Create Taproot (P2TR) single sig wallets on signet & regtest
Support for sending to all P2TR (Taproot) addresses
Faster animated QR sending and receiving
@unchainedcap
Caravan wallet file import and export
Much more:
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Sparrow v1.6.2 released with:
Support linking and sending directly to payment codes (without )
Automatically label new BIP47 receive addresses to identify incoming transactions
Allow linked BIP47 contacts to be renamed
More:
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Sparrow v1.5.2 released with:
Show transaction diagram when viewing any transaction
Automatic account discovery
Account labelling
Pay to any open wallet via address field dropdown
Whirlpool premix fee rate selection
And more:
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Sparrow v1.5.5 released with:
Indicate relative sizes of amounts via circles in the transaction diagram
Send 1 sat Stowaways, and receive them to any wallet account
Delete added accounts
More:
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The indicator on the fee rate slider uses the rates from
@mempool
to show the Low, Medium and High priority fee rate recommendations.
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Sparrow v1.7.5 released:
Bug fix to preserve order of Border Wallet word selection
Border Wallet number grid support
Release notes:
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Chapeau! An impressive resume which speaks to a significant contribution to Bitcoin privacy. Proud to be part of this story.
We were proud to end 2021 with a 1 BTC donation to the Tor Project to help support the development and maintenance of an important technology we all depend on.
A huge milestone was achieved when
@SparrowWallet
implemented our Whirlpool tech in their wallet
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New guide: Best Practices in Storing Bitcoin
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Sparrow v1.4.1 released with:
Remote broadcast of transactions over a new Tor circuit via
@mempool
or
@Blockstream
Send to Many (Tools menu)
Wallet transactions loading log viewer (View menu)
Native support for opening bitcoin files & links
Release notes:
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Sparrow v1.3.2 released with:
Minimize to tray functionality (View menu)
SSL server certificate pinning
Export addresses as CSV (Addresses screen)
Automatically switch between internal and external Tor as required
Upgrade to HWI 2.0.1
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Sparrow v0.9.10 released with:
Connect directly to Bitcoin Core using the built-in bwt library by
@shesek
!
Find broadcasted transactions in the mempool quicker
Show transaction count on Transactions tab
Many other UX improvements
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Sparrow v1.4.2 released with:
Wallets saved in a more efficient database format
@KeystoneWallet
support
@SeedSigner
support
Signing of minimal PSBTs (
#SpecterDIY
)
Batched server requests on Electrs 0.9.0
Much more:
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This release adds Border Wallets, a way of creating a memorizable seed using a pattern applied to a grid of randomly ordered seed words. Trying to memorize a sequence of words is difficult, and this is a practical method to transport seeds without devices or backups.
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ICYMI: This is a good explanation of why CoinJoin is an important tool to master. The Whirlpool CoinJoin implementation is both safe and simple to use. To get started on Mac, Linux or Windows read
Why we CoinJoin, a thread.
First we need to look at the existing fiat system we are hoping to ultimately replace, the privacy expectations of that fiat system, and how we can achieve a similar outcome when using the Bitcoin network.
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Sparrow 0.9.4 released with:
Built in Tor (.onion server addresses supported)
Dark mode! (View > Theme > Dark)
Specter Desktop wallet import and export
Electrum wallet labels import
Electrs and Esplora supported
Wallet output descriptors (Right click Settings > Descriptor)
More!
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Love to see it 👌
🔥Yo, the PSBT overview screen is getting HOT!!!🔥
I love the clarity of
@SparrowWallet
's tx explorer so I stole the idea and modified it to suit
@SeedSigner
's tiny display and overall ethos.
I want users to instantly understand the basics of their tx at a glance.
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This release also contains a wallet discovery feature. Using the File > Import Wallet dialog you can enter BIP39 seed words and Sparrow will search for existing funds across combinations of common script types and derivations, making recovery from seed easier.
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Sparrow v1.4.0 released with:
Create a CPFP transaction from the Transactions screen
Import a master private key
Add transaction hex tooltips
Connection handling and caching improvements
And much, much more:
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Sparrow 1.3.0 released with:
New fee rate priority indicator
Display addresses on connected devices for multisig wallets
Add change password button (Settings > Advanced)
Much more - full changelog at
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Sparrow v0.9.7 released with:
Payjoin (BIP78) support!
UR (QR) support for importing keystores, output descriptors, xpubs and addresses
Many other small fixes and improvements
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If Sparrow is having a problem connecting to your node today, it’s probably due an Electrs issue related to same transaction that caused LND to break. Upgrade Electrs to v0.9.9 to fix. Fulcrum and ElectrumX are unaffected.
Anyone had this from
@SparrowWallet
before? Trying to connect to my node (which is indeed up and running). No dice via tor, but also just using my local network.
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It also contains a Whirlpool client, which can be used to continue mixing any funds that have already been sent into Whirlpool. Mixing out to a cold storage wallet is also supported.
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Sparrow v1.6.5 released with:
@Ledger
Nano S Plus support
Compatibility with latest Ledger firmware
Restored USB communication on older MacOS
More:
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Sparrow v1.6.1 released with:
Add PayNym Addresses dialog to view linked PayNym addresses (Addresses tab)
Fix issue where BIP47 addresses that were sent to did not get history updates
Roll back to preferring IPv4 over IPv6 addresses
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Message signing with Taproot requires a new standard compatible with Schnorr signatures. BIP322 is the name of this standard, and Sparrow now supports signing and verifying BIP322 signatures for Native Segwit and Taproot singlesig addresses.
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The BIP47 standard is the foundation on which PayNyms have been built. With this release, it is possible to link and send to other PayNyms, and receive from them using BIP47. Creating the link costs only 546 sats plus the mining fee.
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Dust attacks are a deanonymization technique where an attacker sends small value outputs to the same addresses as your existing UTXOs. Sparrow will now attempt to detect these dust UTXOs and suggest freezing them, preventing them from being spent and linked to other UTXOs.
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Sparrow v1.5.4 released:
Fix a minor build issue in v1.5.3 preventing the QR display dialog from opening.
Add menu item to lock all open wallets (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+L)
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Credit to the Samourai team for developing many of the tools the release is built on.
@DevTsuba
@TDevD
@zeroleak
@SamouraiDev
, much respect. 👊
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QR scanning is improved with support for inverted QRs and other formats. There are many further enhancements too - see the release notes for details:
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Thanks to the Samourai team
@TDevD
@zeroleak
@SamouraiDev
for their support in making this possible, and the many beta testers who provided feedback. More than any previous release, this was a team effort 👊
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Sparrow v1.0.0 released with:
Support smaller screen resolutions down to 1366 x 768
Add option to turn on HD camera capture
Support
@FOUNDATIONdvcs
Passport hardware wallet
Avoid unnecessary PSBT bloat for
@COLDCARDwallet
and
@CoboVault
Support Bitcoin Core 0.21 (
@shesek
)
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The Tapsigner is a hardware wallet in the form of a smart card. This release adds full support for the Tapsigner, which is useful on its own or as a more economical option for a multisig setup. Desktop card readers are available:
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There are many other changes and bug fixes present - see the release notes for details:
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As always, test with small amounts first, and make sure the wallet can send out. Not all hardware wallets support Taproot yet, so a software wallet is a better choice to try Taproot at this time.
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The Satscard (similar to an Opendime, but with multiple reuse) is also now supported. You can retrieve addresses and sweep funds to a wallet (now also supported on Bitcoin Core using Cormorant).
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There are several other improvements including a darker dark mode, an additional public server (h/t
@openoms
) and autosuggestion of the last word in a BIP39 seed. The Windows installer is now code signed.
See the release notes for more:
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@ShortNon
@matthiasdebern
@TreyLockerbie
@saoulidisg
@Coinkite
@getumbrel
@ElectrumWallet
Sparrow’s code has been independently reviewed - it’s part of the process of being listed as a wallet on .
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The effective fee rate is now shown directly below the fee range slider when constructing a CPFP transaction. Previously, it was shown only in the tooltip.
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Sparrow 1.2.0 released with:
Provide a list of preconfigured public servers to connect to
Update welcome dialog to explain risks and the privacy journey
Export transactions to CSV
Add signet support
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There are a number of formats for QRs containing seeds, including
@SeedSigner
's SeedQR and CompactSeedQR. Sparrow now supports scanning these to avoid entering seed words, but can also import xpubs and sign PSBTs from these QRs, forgetting the seed immediately after using it.
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Sparrow contains a bundled Tor client to make it easier to connect to .onion addresses without a Tor proxy installed. This Tor client has been updated to the latest Tor version, and will now start even if a Tor proxy is already running.
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As always there are a number of further minor improvements, including support for restarting in signet with a signet public server provided by
@mempool
. See the release notes for more details:
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Sparrow v0.9.6 released with:
Send to multiple recipients (transaction batching support)
Much improved loading of large wallet history on Electrs
@CoboVault
QR import (single and multisig)
#Bitbox02
support
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This functionality is useful for a variety of applications, including crowdfunding, repeat payments, auto-withdrawal from exchanges etc. Unfortunately, BIP47 isn't currently supported when connecting via Bitcoin Core. Read more:
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Sparrow Terminal is a stripped down version of Sparrow that can be run on systems without displays (like servers). As the name suggests, it uses a text-only interface to show the wallet UI, much like Vim or Nano for text editing.
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Lightning payments now enabled on ⚡️
Thanks to all the contributors so far, many listed at
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To understand more about how to spend privately using Sparrow, read
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Sparrow v1.3.1 released with:
Show wallet and transaction loading status via tab icons
Show progress bar when scanning QR animations
Upgrade to HWI 2.0.0 final and bwt 0.2.3
Loads more - changelog at
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This release also contains improvements when sending to a PayNym. All accounts can now receive these payments, and you can send as little as 1 satoshi. A wallet's PayNym can now be viewed more directly through the Tools menu.
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Every different passphrase generates a valid wallet, making it more difficult to tell whether the correct passphrase has been entered. Lifehashes provide a unique visual fingerprint for a wallet and are now displayed in the Settings tab and passphrase entry dialog.
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Sparrow 0.9.5 released with:
Testnet support!
View and edit a wallets output descriptor
Exclude specific UTXOs on the Send transaction diagram
Cobo Vault airgapped file import and export
Import and export xpubs with QR codes
SLIP-0132 ypub/zpub/etc support
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This one of the best threads yet on starting your self custody journey 👏👏👏
1/35 A thread on getting started with
#bitcoin
self-custody:
How to:
- setup a new
@COLDCARDwallet
- secure a seedphrase with
@CypherSafe
- receive & send
#bitcoin
using PSBT with
@SparrowWallet
Welcome to the wonderful world of radical responsibility ;)
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Other improvements include creating wallets from descriptors containing master xprvs, encrypted Electrum wallet exports, and display of the master fingerprint when entering a passphrase in Sparrow Terminal. See more:
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If your wallet is taking a long time to sync, consider using ElectrumX rather than Electrs as your private Electrum server. Here’s a quick guide from
@_k3tan
to show you how:
If you're wondering how to run your personal ElectrumX server,
@_k3tan
has released a video tutorial here on our YouTube channel.
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Sparrow v0.9.9 released with:
Configure wallets to open in new windows (View menu)
Freeze and unfreeze UTXOs
Configure hiding of used empty addresses (View menu)
Import Specter DIY devices
Add keyboard shortcuts
Improve display performance on large wallets
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Other features include support for cancelling transactions, unit formatting selection, recommending a pubkey backup when saving new multisig wallets, wallet export for EPS configurations, and many more. See release notes for details:
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This release updates the Whirlpool client, which now uses the decentralized Soroban network to communicate with the coordinator. This represents a significant first step in decentralizing the Whirlpool coinjoin service.
We're pleased to announce the first step in decentralizing Whirlpool coinjoin is now live!
We have launched simultaneous updates for Samourai Wallet, Whirlpool GUI/CLI, and Dojo - Update your clients today to begin making use of decentralized Whirlpool
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This release also contains a number of Whirlpool related improvements. Lock wallets to keep them online but private while mixing (View menu). Prevent the computer from sleeping to avoid mix failures (Tools menu). Configure a Tor proxy in Bitcoin Core server preferences. 🌀
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Sending to a fresh Bitcoin address independently of the recipient is a long standing problem, generally requiring a server to offer new addresses as they are used. BIP47 is a standard which solves this by allowing two Bitcoin wallets to link through a notification transaction.
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Sparrow v1.1.0 released with:
Refresh wallet functionality (View > Refresh Wallet)
Support import/export of
@bluewalletio
Vault multisig wallets
Handle RBF for consolidation outputs
Use Tor for all connections if configured
Full changelog:
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This release also contains an upgrade to HWI 2.2.0, including Taproot support on the Bitbox02, support for empty passphrases on Trezor One, and a fix for P2SH multisigs on Trezor (helpful for
@unchainedcap
wallets).
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To verify a Sparrow release, download the signature, manifest and installer to the same folder. You can then drag any of them onto Sparrow to verify the release. The dialog is also available from the Tools menu.
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Testnet remains a greatly underused part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. To make it easier to start Sparrow in testnet, there is now a command in the Tools menu which closes the current (mainnet) Sparrow and restarts it using testnet.
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In order to take full advantage of the most capable systems available, Sparrow is a native desktop application. Desktop applications provide the richest interface for a wallet, but keeping a desktop continually online for remixing can be inconvenient. Enter Sparrow Terminal.
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Once linked, you can send privately using addresses known only to you and the PayNym involved. If that PayNym adds you as a contact, they can do the same without a notification transaction. If you have configured multiple accounts, funds sent to you will appear in the first one.
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BIP47 is not just for crowdfunding - it provides a private and convenient way to pay to and receive from those with whom you transact regularly.
To read more about using it in Sparrow, see
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Once linked, both wallets can generate send and receive addresses for each other respectively, allowing private transactions to be sent in both directions. The funds received at these addresses can be restored with just the wallet seed as normal, thanks to the notification tx.
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This release also has support for new hardware wallets, including the
@COLDCARDwallet
Q1 and
@Trezor
Safe 3. QR reading has also been further improved, with Sparrow now using 3 different QR readers on a wide, cropped and inverted frame.
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