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The guys from the Wasabi team agreed with me that it is on Bitcointalk that you can get the most constructive feedback, so I am looking for forum users whose reviews will potentially help improve Wasabi. I expect each of the accepted participants to install the desktop version of the Wallet and write a deployed review of at least 1000 characters. Also, feel free to run the wallet in different modes, then it will be easier for you to present ideas on how to improve usability.

• Payment:

➥ Payments will be processed as reviews are received.
➥ Full/Sr/Hero/Legendary (3x) - 0.002 btc/review (one-time payment).
➥ You will have at least 3 weeks to edit your post or publish a new one (starting June 27th.).

• Rules:

➥ Post a review in this thread / Be constructive!
➥ Posts that do not carry a semantic load or posts whose content is less than 1000 characters will not be paid.
➥ Suggestions, ideas, criticism are welcome only if it's not abstract.
➥ I reserve the right to change the rules and disqualify any review and any participant for any reason.
➥ Only 1 review per user / can't believe I'm writing this obvious note.
➥ In the second post you will see your name if you have been accepted (I will announce the list of those accepted on June 27th).

• Download for Desktop

    https://i.imgur.com/Zq4iKUR.png (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download)           https://i.imgur.com/lzlkcvB.png (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download)           https://i.imgur.com/TpwAaPs.png (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download)           https://i.imgur.com/RIirbqD.png (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download)           https://i.imgur.com/Damzhcr.png (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download)

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Username:
BTC Address (SegWit):

Username / BTC Address

Hi there,

I'm really interested in try this review campaign.

So,


The only thing that I don't understand is: Why you say payment: 0.002 BTC/Post if review that every user will release is only 1?

Fixed! Also please use

As now you've edited your post, for every review you'll pay that amount? This mean that I can post a review every week?

I didn't highlight the note clearly enough?

You can do multiple reviews but you will still get a one time payment (if you want and if you get accepted).

No Sir, as I read here


What I understand is that I'll be paid 0.002 BTC for each review that I'll release, that's why I've asked to you if I understand well or not.

If payment is only for one review, please correct this and insert something like:
Edit: Thanks for the note that you've added, that sentence can create confusion for some user, that's why I've asked to you to precise this point. Thanks sir.

I'm sorry but I thought it was too obvious to write about it.

Username: Coin_trader
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qqhme8fe2p8qh7semk49t20f3lfgujzskaxe8dp

Username: BlackHatCoiner
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qkt6d7tsffuf9zwnvwqywt406h2slg5tgtf8ydh

It is important to mention that the minimum amount required to participate in Wasabi's CoinJoin is currently 0.10584712 BTC, something I don't cross my fingers most users own. (And are willing to test)

Username:   UmerIdrees
BTC Address (SegWit):    bc1qy8lzja2f2duvapzp6dqc7vyatd87j9trx0pk4j

username: bitbollo
BTC Address: bc1qm9wnwsgy52jdefvm5g4w72lxqep5d9ks4gq62p

Username: judas
BTC Address: bc1qu546n39gda9rgx49f7wm33nk485w6a953wyxqz 

username: decodx
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qqd4yk9qdcx206zd6sgrdxrgn6e2wnej3kc7z2r

Username: Swordsoffreedom
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q7z7qy3hs66xnela6n7vkzap8a59u6plszx2kmp

Username: jamyr
BTC Address (SegWit)(wasabi wallet): bc1qjzjwxg2pnlknd8sqgm3pyvxhg5u2m5qpxd3jcj

Bitcointalk Username: |MINER|
BTC address (SegWit): bc1qpl7xe4zpgn4jk2pvfl0c34u7u27a6utgqlust3

Forgive my inattention ... I will announce the list of accepted participants in about a week.

I just don't quite like the first-come-first-served rule (for this particular case).

Username: yhiaali3
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qx9ukvj2ak8d637zkkdrknv4qz9nqdap942jsc3

Username: Marvell1
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qlmc8v3f4vdfkyfsffze3gqkqsaee9uye4g4als

let's try.
Do we need to wait for June 27 before any action with WasabiWallet?

On June 27th I will publish the names of whose applications I have accepted.  ;)

Username: minairia3
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qrunhen73sm42g69tf3gnnn4tfhqd67hqdp9nfv

Username: Porfirii
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q84tgvty29mxt5tl2h3w8p9ps2l9m27l2hwqesc

Guys, you got me completely confused ... I probably need to sleep.


[1]. https://www.reddit.com/r/WasabiWallet/comments/vftrga/3_noob_questions/

Username: albon
BTC Address: bc1q3rzercrnagqdesq4h2etvtgf9tuz2a2xam5u2l

Username: dansus021
BTC Address: bc1quxyftm94p36hvhayvg8a9gcp03lqsptn3zqrwu

Username: Text
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qtw7z68rv6y3d362a34ugx0vxxkwfmcuytsdvng

Username: Minecache
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qyy2j58tgak0ruqhrey9dlzzc73ylypsch808xk

Username: strongkored
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q42c3epj0pk4p3qkf85lyl40e5qjeu5lrv4zfzx

Username: so98nn
BTC Address (SegWit): 3AY3W2kBc3iYtasTN6Z2n3b2MPyGBZZHrz

I like the Idea of a Review campaign for this Wallet, but the rule
is not the best in my eyes. In order to increase the WasbiWallet's visibility, it might be worth accepting the reviews for this campaign in different parts of the forum and also in local languages ​​on the local boards (I realize this is more difficult for you to judge the review). What do you think about it?

Username: Mfahad
BTC SegWit Address: bc1qzsjd8dmc6uqdjng5unhd07r80929ccxsa2jenh

Username: kro55
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qspjc7rdyurvgmquca42xkdd7t30997rzt4t40f

username: mocacinno
BTC Address: bc1qsm4fxfrhs0f48ze2cypeq5a8swlrtgg3w06uvr

Username: topman21
BTC Address (Segwit): bc1qp2mh0ek7and965970394ke0kgy25wv3yx9qvvm

username: dkbit98
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qr2ejeenhmnmkked3ux0rm88kt0czek9ykshhay

username: FatFork
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q4j5rytqzgqx9y9f03ny52y37sprlddqljv9hru

username: itscrafty
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qcpeunztcf6s33d922fdq8uvse8vpckmljgepm4

I am 31st, too late lol

edit:
Username:edgycorner
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qp0f85yu60yl0vp7x24a2un6vjjlg8wpzu9dz6y

I was assuming the 0.10584712 BTC minimum for CoinJoin (as BlackHatCoiner mentioned) is correct. I haven't tested it myself.

Incentivising posting in other boards isn't allowed.

Username: khaled0111
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q86rclrx6dme5zd9u4qnvl9e4p9wfnn4aj3pyka

Off-topic: I think they should send some reward coins to Ratimov (if they haven't do that yet) for his review:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5286821.0

Username: DroomieChikito
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qfj7yh6gu8fwxveqwt5wgrzk5zzw72cgpujr6n0

Username: ChrisPop
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qhwu4wyau0g7s39julmrqhhepcl3s22v4t2l8nt

Salam,

Username: Anonbitcoiner
BTC Address (SegWit):! bc1qxvumhm3xclmehynaeyq47u9tvccnrgslac97h8?time=1655746945

No, you're not. You can still post your application. This campaign is not on a first come first serve basis.

So there is a chance that you'll be accepted for the qualifications needed by the manager, and the list of accepted participants will be announced on June 27.

Good luck.

Username: CodyAlfaridzi
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q3xuhwrmwy8n8zh4rgq78mmj6f57w0tw2qz5e8k

Let's give it a shot on this review, Good luck to all :)

Username: DrBeer
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qcrgxkvl8hvlp9r8nue0t8wckpqts3f9zw8nkue

Username: JollyGood
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q33qtrkp3397ywgmm0m2xvas82tca9dfrykplu3

I can also add details about how the Wallet works with air gapped hardware wallets in my review.

Имя пoльзoвaтeля: FontSeli
Aдpec BTC (SegWit): 3NiZHrey3MKGNGiaut6RY8qDk6BLPfo6ia

Username: DanWalker
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q75njlxvc75s75jh92gyach8eyapydfxz3nxr6j

Have anybody confirmed this minimum CoinJoin amount?

From  somewhere in the beginning this recording (https://twitter.com/HillebrandMax/status/1537503087987937283) it mentioned "WabiSabi protocol may build arbitrary amount CoinJoins meaning no longer minimum denominations" I am still listening to this almost 2 hr recording.

Yes it is correct.


Source: https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/CoinJoin.html#doing-coinjoin-step-by-step

Even if in this picture you can see 0.01 BTC:

https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/CoinJoin.png

Will test it and adress this in my review if Im selected  :P

I use Wasabi Wallet since a long time. Didn't notice this topic before. Lol  :D

Username : fitraok09
BTC Address (SegWit) : bc1q0d4jp0ux8cnuc37zh4emvenp82x20380xn9g0u

Read this, you must be confirmed that you have been accepted before starting the review

seriously, sorry i don't understand it, i guess the winner will be announced on the 27th june ???
okay, I will stop it until 27th

Username: entebah
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1q0rg6dqy63euuasajh9f3ju6gxh96w2jxzym9vl

Username: Uang_kartal

BTC Segwit address: bc1qlj4svlh4sv5amyv8fh6jy3aumk69uyh3h23v43

Delete

Username: Disruptivas
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qq4vkccmff2d9h3z65cc6s2mlfyeaf7n9aqzhg8

If it's not too late to join...

Username:  2stout
BTC SegWit Address: bc1qqjr4ctjvqqdfhe62pnp90zuk4sz88hwdtkuy3j

Username: Clairvoyance
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qnrazu65r5xa5z7lvtgkwgzud3nt4rgw250fg8f

Username: Pokapoka124
BTC Address (SegWit): bc1qllgtqeq76xv5k6t97lpahup7xw3ef75x68dskr

My application.

I hope i am not late to join:

I'm not rushing you guys, but I expect to see your review within three weeks. Payments will be sent to everyone at the same time after the last review is published (maybe I will remind once or twice to those who will drag the rubber). Here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r6xG58ppQGD8PIIMjSdjM8GmIvnUU59whkSeiGfmT2o/edit?usp=sharing) you can check if the specified bitcoin addresses are correct.

Now we are Full!  :P

My review of Wasabi Wallet v2:

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UserInterface:

So I downloaded the wasabi wallet for Windows last June 19 and the design is simple but very relaxing in the eye. This maybe because the UI don't have bright colors or simply because I have the Dark Mode, activated.
Dark and Light mode on top of the smooth orientation.

If I would rate its User Interface, I will give it a 9/10 .

User Experience:

Being a noob, I like that the process of creating a wallet is simple. Just create a password, write they passphrase in a sheet of paper, thats it. Just click receive bitcoin, and you label who is it from. I like that it made me aware that it is a good practice to never reuse an address that has already received btc.
I even learned more from their solid Documentation:

https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/

I like that it has a Intro within the docs entitled
"Explain Wasabi Like I'm 5"  ;D
As it is very easy to understand.

It even have an automatic feature where it hides addresses which already received bitcoin.
This kind of information would help my fellow Filipino who like myself is not very adept, or technical and still uses a non-custodial wallet for most of our transactions.

Regarding CoinJoin...

I have read somewhere before about Wasabi wallet, it was a post (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1631151.msg16405643#msg16405643) from the Beginners & Help section which even used the word "Chaumian" Coinjoin.
So what does Chaumian mean?
According to the web search I just did, "Chaumian" named after the father of online anonymity, David Lee Chaum, is the process or technique to carryout a transaction without revealing the parties involved etc.,
From what I understood since Wasabi wallet implements this Coinjoin feature, it would blur our bitcoin history thus making it harder for other people to track your transactions and your stash.
I even learned that Coinjoin was already being utilized by some since the early days,

This thread by gmaxwell:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=279249.msg2983902  -- coinjoin since 2013


However, more reading made me aware that Wasabi V2 is now implementing a new protocol, WabiSabi, which uses a "coordinator".

Also I like the multiple CoinJoin profiles because you have control to the level of privacy/anonymity you wish to achieve for your coins and the amount you pay for it.
I have not tried it but it looks simple enough on the documentation.

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Edit: 07/06/2022

Receiving:

I confirm I was able to receive funds to my Wasabi Wallet.

Sending:

I made 2 send transactions. I tried both the automatic fee and the one where you can set the fee sats/vByte.
There is a minor display error in which I have forwarded the details to our manager (icopress).

I saw that it did have a notification when you receive a payment and when it is confirmed.

end edit;

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sources:

https://blog.wasabiwallet.io/what-is-wabi-sabi/
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/chaumian-blinding/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Chaum
https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/ELI5.html#coinjoin-with-wasabi
https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/10Commandments.html#_6-never-merge-mixed-and-unmixed-coins-and-avoid-large-merges-of-mixed-coins



Topics I am unsure about:

-Upon launching my wallet, it shows data is being downloaded,
I don't know which bitcoin network data it is downloading but with the time estimate to finish the download, i would guess its very large.


https://i.imgur.com/XbjTDZW.png

Suggestions:

-Details on what sort of data is being downloaded when a download is required.

-A good addition would be a notification feature, if you are to receive a payment or have received a payment with confirmation etc.

My Review

1.

This is not 1st time I am using a wasabi wallet, I installed it since v.1 so, for me, this looks not much different from the old version, but the GUI has something different from the older one, today I got an update 2.0.1, I don't check the detail but it's not much different from the last. So far so good. but, still downloading data in beginning will be making other people restless, especially when must send bitcoin immediately.

2.

And, I still have something bothering me about the password from v.1 until v.2.0, when the first time opens the wallet, we will be treated on the 1st page. I just want to make sure there is actually not a password but a passphrase exactly. Wasabi uses the BIP39 word, so when if something happens and you aren't installed wasabi back to your PC, you can recover it using the another BIP39 wallet, such as electrum, trust wallet and etc. So if using a password, don't forget to add it to the passphrase box, because it's very related, If don't, you will get a different address.

It is better to not make people confused by creating a note or something attention on the front like : this is not a password but a passphrase at the beginning.

3.

Bech32 address is set by default, it's good for reducing fees. but how if there are still people happy using legacy (1) and nested (3)?, maybe they aren't interesting to install it, except wasabi has a button to change the address like another wallet.  :)

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It's not bitcoin or blockchain data but it's your wallet data, so they are checking all transactions from your wallet since the beginning. it's depending on how size your wallet, the more transactions you have, the more time to check.

WasabiWallet version 2.0.1 review.

Thanks maintainers for the full download options, according to the devices most people use to run the program, especially bitcoin wallets.

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https://i.ibb.co/BcZGPbY/1.jpg
* I used Windows 10 to test this Wasabi wallet, and after I successfully installed it, my prediction was correct that the operating system is light enough and fast enough to get to the point of destination that there is no need to extract it again. And the first impression is presented with a very simple appearance. but still elegant and comfortable to look at. really very different from the previous version.

https://i.ibb.co/Twvbp49/3.jpg
*For terms, the appearance is very simple and uses a good layout so that it does not provide an agree column to be checked or other options (there is only a continue button below).
also if you click on the close board, everything will close (this makes some people comfortable) meaning you only need an effective navigation bar like wasabiwallet offers.and the people who installed this wallet understand the functionality and speed.

*my first step is to make a new wallet, at first glance this makes me think and there is a unique phrase that is asked at random and only a few (not all 12 words are asked) I think this is new and can add security (features).
https://i.ibb.co/ZxpRKSh/4.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/KjrKRHB/5.jpg
* I quickly created a wallet too I imported a phrase from blockchain.com and asked for a reset password, I am very comfortable of course with the good security provided.

*The features above are very easy and useful shortcuts, considering the old version there is no search feature for development and activities quickly and effectively enough for a performance (transaction).
https://i.ibb.co/CHXjw4f/7.jpg
*Includes a private key that asks for a password for double protection if you want to see it. Indeed this sensitive area was created vaguely in a corner by the developer but I really like it

* I only saw the original segwit type Bech32, haven't found the old network (p2pkh) or p2sh, or any other network (maybe in the future for a plan). I also realized that for the development of the wasabi wallet it was very good from the previous version and from the wallet other non-custodial bitcoins.

*for recorded and open transaction and activity records in notepad (that's what I use) I think this is good, lighter and more detailed.

notes
- I agree that this wasabi wallet is without advertisements or other news stories.

-maybe in the future the logo can be filled in the menu for shortcuts (possibility of adding new feature items)

-If the theme/background color can be adjusted, it can add value and character to the softwhare (wasabi). Indeed, the main function of the wallet is to focus on transactions and there is nothing wrong with open software. With a display that is set according to taste (I think that's something that has not been implemented by all wallets. This will increase the interest of the millennial generation or all groups).

this wasabi wallet is a good step for a bitcoin development. the more wallets come support, the more options for new users or experts in bitcoin storage and trust will continue to grow.
currently bitcoin can be counted as new as an instrument the category is quite favorite and popular. and in the future it will be more than phenomenal from today.

Mate, are you sure you are doing the right thing?
I just downloaded the latest WasabiWallet, and it is version 2.0.1. looking at your screenshots (significantly different from what I have on my computer), you used something else or even some of the previous version. I would say you are using the 1.1.13 version if my eyes serve me well.

I'm using in the column for window10+ on page 1 of the thread, guys. I've checked on other pages and there is no update. Of course I did that and made a watermark as proof I did it and ran. If possible, please upload a screenshot of your friends (during the download process) maybe I will fix it if there are download errors or unresolved instructions.
so that I have an idea of ​​the errors you think need to be fixed, pal.
picture 1 is the wasabi wallet download process.
I show the details and speed of downloading this wallet on my desktop.
do you have windows or device (laptop) with the same specs as mine? my device has low spots and I'm not having any sync issues. If the website I'm accessing is wrong, please enlighten me, friend?
I used the link in the thread to demonstrate and complete the mission. This is my first time accessing and trying this wallet and without knowing that there is already a previous version as you mentioned earlier, please provide the latest wallet info for revision, bro?
I am very interested in this wasabiwallet

try to download it from the official website of Wasabiwallet: https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download

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@icopress it seems that the links in the first post really lead to the old version (1.1.13) of the wallet. it should probably be corrected to avoid confusion

I plan to do my review this week, BUT I would like to say that everyone should download latest version 2.0.1 of Wasabi wallet before starting any testing.
They fixed a bug related with recent Tor ddos attacks, and Wasabi would be almost unusable without Antifragility pack that was released yesterday.
Don't use any Wasabi version older than 2.0.1
https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/releases

I'm using wasabi windows version 2.0 and all what i am saying is based on my perspective

*first of all this is my first time using wasabi wallet, to be honest, the wallet itself is straight to the point the User interface was soooo good and simple
*This wallet is great for people who like privacy (this is really needed) and a simple wallet for people who only need send and receive bitcoin this one can be using as cold wallet too
*fiture like built in mixer discreet mode and network anonymization (tor) is very good, super dope


1. wasabi need add more language to their platfrom, i know the wallet itself using basic language and doesnt have reading content but still would be great if there any language to get more audience
especially with the documentation this one need more than one language (*psst i am available to translate to indonesia :D )
2. wasabi should add control to font so the user can make the font bigger or smaller display unit to other fiat currency would be great too
3. not gonna lie but the mobile phone age is running at the top speed so i think wasabi should have android/apple version wallet


thats its overall is good, keep it up :) and cant wait for other version of wasabi that support evm compatibble

   MY REVIEW:

 WALLET FEATURES:

AT FIRST I WENT TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND DOWNLOADED THE WALLET FILE FOR WINDOWS 10+ VERSION WASABI-2.0.1
THERE ARE SEVERAL VERSIONS AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS, APPLE AND LINUX DESKTOP USERS
FIRST OF ALL, IT CAN BE SAID THAT THE WALLET IS COMPLETELY OPEN SOURCE WHERE ANYONE CAN SEE THE CODE AND VERIFY IT OR CONTRIBUTE TO IT AS WELL, AND THIS IS A VERY GOOD, IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL POINT WHEN CHOOSING ANY BITCOIN WALLET.
THE WALLET IS ALSO CHARACTERIZED BY MAINTAINING THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF PRIVACY FOR USERS THROUGH THE COINJOINS STRATEGY, BLOCK FILTERING BY THE CLIENT, AND USING THE TOR ANONYMOUS NETWORK, AND THIS IS A VERY GOOD POINT AS WELL.

- NON-CUSTODIAL
WASABI DOES NOT STORE ANY PRIVATE KEYS, WHICH MEANS THAT YOUR ENCRYPTED ASSETS ARE YOURS ALONE AND THEY ARE COMPLETELY SAFE AND YOU CAN IMPORT THEM FROM ANY OTHER WALLET AND THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT POINT AS WELL.
THE ABILITY TO CONNECT THE WALLET TO HARDWARE WALLETS SUCH AS LEDGER AND TREZOR IS VERY EASY AND SIMPLE

Installing and running the wallet:
After downloading the file and installing the wallet on the laptop, I opened the wallet and it can be said:
The wallet design is simple and convenient to operate with complete ease with elegance in design.
You can easily create a new wallet by pressing the "Create wallet" button.
Then you choose a new name for the wallet, then you have to choose a strong password, after that, a phrase appears that you have to write and store it in a safe place
Then a test is run to make sure that you have saved the SEED phrase in a safe place
  Then the Coinjoin strategy selection screen appears:
The wallet gives you options for Coinjoin strategy
1- Minimize costs, where you will get the lowest fees.
2- Maximum speed: You will get the highest transaction speed.
3- Maximum privacy protection

      https://talkimg.com/images/2023/05/16/blob12d117497f75c4b2.jpeg

Choose the strategy that suits you and then you can enter the new wallet
You can change this strategy later if you like from the settings
When finished, the wallet is ready to use, where you put the password and access the wallet:
At the top there is a search bar if you want anything related to the wallet like settings, information about using the wallet or anything else it gives you results on the Wasabi Docs website.
On the left side of the wallet there is a settings button, a button to add a wallet, and a "Desecret Mode" button to maintain your privacy by hiding the balance that appears on the screen.
On the top right there is a button to receive bitcoins where you can easily create a bitcoin address by clicking on it and choosing a specific name or using an address that has already been created.

Notes:
 I tried the wallet several times to make sure of a few things and got the following results:
1- I restored an old wallet that I created using the Electrium wallet via the seed phrase, but the wallet did not recognize
    the keywords and it gave me an error message even though the words are correct because I copied it from the
    Electrium wallet and pasted it here, then I checked it again but it gave me an error message that “Recovery  words
    are not  valid" as you can see in the picture:

             https://talkimg.com/images/2023/05/16/blobf6e042c854c00d89.jpeg

   (Of course I erased the words so that they do not appear in the picture)
2 - I tried several times, but it didn't work, so I stored the Electrium wallet as a JSON file and tried to import it through
     the file, but it gave the same error:

              https://talkimg.com/images/2023/05/16/blob9ee1ad6e697db52b.jpeg


     I don't know what the problem is, maybe the encryption of the wallet that I imported from Electrium is rather old

3 - To make sure, I restored another wallet I created using an Electrium wallet (newer than the first one) also via the
     seed phrase and the import was successful. that's it:

            https://talkimg.com/images/2023/05/16/blobd80234118e934317.jpeg

4 - After that, I thought of creating a new empty wallet. An unexpected error occurred and the wallet program stopped
     working and gave the following error:
     An object implementing IHandleObservableErrors (often a ReactiveCommand or ObservableAsPropertyHelper) has
     errored, thereby breaking its observable pipeline. To prevent this, ensure the pipeline does not error, or Subscribe to
     the ThrownExceptions property of the object in question to handle the erroneous case.


I don't know what exactly happened, but I did a restart of the wallet and the program came back to work, to make sure I created a new wallet and it was created successfully without problems and everything is back as it was.

Suggestions:
First: check the problems mentioned above
Second: Add two-factor authentication to give more protection to the wallet
Third: Add more languages
Fourth: Adding the Bitcoin Lightning Network

Review is done on the MacOS + M1 device. The software is easy to download from the official site. In my case I downloaded it from the bitcointalk link provided as shown in the below snap.
However, just to gain more trust this should be widely available on the App Store / Play Store. Right after I clicked open the package it warned me about "unknown source" which is common if we download it from the place other than App Store for security reasons.

https://i.ibb.co/5jFd37j/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-14-49.png

Takes about less than 5-10 minutes to set up the whole wallet. I am not technical guy so consider this review from normal person using random wallet for the first time.

In the below image, I have opened up the downloaded package (obvious .dmg format) and unpacked in default Applications folder. The size is pretty small ~200 MB's after unpacking the content so you don't have to have huge space for this wallet. In my case there was another version was available, which should have been flashed on the installation screen. So I could have just ignored the message or should have gotten the option to download newer version.

https://i.ibb.co/rHSxdQC/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-14-10.png

Once the installation is completed, the very first screen I encountered is "Generate Wallet". The process to follow this have been kept very simple so that's one positive point about it. You straight up Label the wallet and in my case it's so98nn as you can see.

This would be the screen where they will also ask for the password and on the next screen you will be given 12 magical words to back up the wallet. Once you agree that you have written the pass phrases then it will give access to wallet.

Disadvantage: There should be one more step before wallet can be accessed. They should ask for the written words, for the confirmation purpose. Though it is responsibility of the user, then also this step can help improve the wallets attractive features.

https://i.ibb.co/C2Pj5D2/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-15-35.png

In my case Terms of Services window came after I installed, opened and generated the wallet. I am not sure if this is intentional lag or it was slow loading of the same but it should have been way before I start using the WASABI WALLET services.

Also, they are very old, like from 2020's,!

https://i.ibb.co/59f3L7z/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-17-09.png

The wallet is very easy to surf through and all the options are in front of my eyes. For example, one can clearly see two major features on the left we have WALLET MANAGER while on the right side we have WALLET EXPLORER.

Advantage: Well segregated options to work with the wallet. Like it was easy to grasp that under wallet manager I can generate new wallets, recover the wallet with back up keys, load or test password and also connect to the Hardware wallet.
They are general features, however I liked "Test Password" feature. You can try out multiple chances to check if you have your correct password with you.
Sometime you get tricked while accessing the wallet. For example if you are in the Test mode and try to put the password then it does not open the wallet and you keep thinking what's wrong with this. However, this is about habit, since it was my first time I might have been confused in which tab I am , Load or Test. But the feature is really good.

https://i.ibb.co/6YTV1vy/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-18-30.png

If you look at the bottom of Wallet then there are various vital background processes happening, like connected peers, filters, current version and most important whether we are connected with the Tor or not.
Though these are too technical things, its amazing to see that we dont even need to have understanding of TOR for example.
As per FAQ I dont even need to have the tor on my device and thus all the traffic is defaulted through tor network anyways. This is good one.

https://i.ibb.co/XpgPqmN/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-17-55.png

Next up, is accessing your actual wallet with the WALLET EXPLORER option on the right.
Here wallet provides option to label the address too. Sending and receiving is very easy to access and the address generated is by default bch32.
Easy to copy paste options available for this address.

However they lack the capability of producing QR code for this address. Like you you should be able to create the QR code and save it as image file for sharing. Thats make it easy to share and not to send wrong address.

https://i.ibb.co/9nCbnBD/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-19-24.png

Sending is easy process though. Easy to use panel for adjusting the fees, and instant preview is available for the time required to complete the stated transaction.
Though I am still not able to figure out why there is option to select all coins if you are actually sending the bitcoin.

The idea is unclear here, since I would be sending to bitcoin address only. This should have (?) help button besides it to understand user what does it mean.
https://i.ibb.co/jf1grfs/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-21-02.png

Though I am not kinda user who will go into CoinJoin for added security but this is additional feature by WASABI and might be unique one so far. The wait time is pretty average for this feature as I have to wait for 100 peers to get connected and then sending process would begin.

Advantageous feature over other wallets that I have been using until now.

https://i.ibb.co/4Yb057M/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-21-43.png

This is most interesting feature now, you get access to your sensitive data in separate window. I am happy with this Tab because there are other wallets which takes up whole lot of searching to find my keys.
WASABI has made it clearly visible under the ADVANCE feature tab. Simply click on it and use your password to get the info.

Clearly mentions the derivation path. With my experience I know this is helpful if you lost the pvt keys then derivation path + pass phrase can help us retrieve the pvt keys using ION colman tools. Good one.

https://i.ibb.co/PjP0bP2/Screenshot-2022-06-28-13-22-18.png

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My rating would be around 4+ out of 5.

UI is just splendid and attractive to use. You can get used to it very quickly. The blend of color, tabs, descriptions of tab have been placed at right place and are eye catchy.

I would say you didn't follow the discussion just a couple of posts earlier in this thread. there is a new version (2.0.1.) of the wallet, and it is desirable that it be used for further testing
Also, dkbit98 explained why https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5402090.msg60464906#msg60464906

even if there wasn’t that conversation about the importance of the wallet version, while you were taking the screenshots, you might have noticed a message that there is a newer version than yours available.
it is to be expected that the owner wants to test the current condition, not something from the past.

https://i.ibb.co/fNYC9Yr/image.png (https://ibb.co/1Xf9MfR)

You should to know that the Electrum wallet seed is different with the wasabi wallet seed (BIP39 Seed), because of that you got an error. (even that json file also)

Yup I know very well that there is new version.

Thats why I mentioned in my review, there should be notification right before I install any package.

If would have never tried for the older version then how would I understood if this feature was included in it or not?

I can clearly see the current version notification being shown in the footer, but if I had installed updated version how would I known if wallet shows anything like that in the footer?

@OP, let me know if you need further review, considering @examplens statement. But by far I know, I have spent good time reviewing the wallet.

why would anyone deal with the old version if a new one already exists? it is logical that this is an improved version and that some bugs have been fixed. the old goes down in history.
As I say, dkbit98 explained why is important to use the latest WasabiWallet version.

Ok mate thanks for clarification. Will review that one too.

LoyceV's Wasabi Wallet Review

Clean system
I barely install software on my normal system, so the first thing I did was wipe my spare laptop with a clean Lubuntu 20.04 distribution, and enabled a VPN. Better safe than sorry!

Installation
I tried to install Wasabi-2.0.1.deb binary:
I switched to Wasabi-2.0.1.tar.gz, which worked instantly without installation. Executable "wassabee" has an unexpected name though.

First start
After starting, literally the first thing Wasabi Wallet shows is: "Wasabi is bringing fungibility.". I read the exact opposite recently: Wasabi wallet is blacklisting "tainted" coins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5401468.0). That's a direct attack on fungibility. Please don't promote the idea of "taint":
I'm glad I got that off my chest. Now, back to the wallet :)

Settings and units
First: there are 2 different "Settings": one "global", and one for each wallet.
Being frugal, I choose Minimize Costs as Coinjoin Strategy. Since I don't like surprises, I choose Customize, and disabled "Automatically start coinjoin". To speed up testing, I lowered the Anonymity score target to 2, and set the Coinjoin time preference in Hours.
Ever since I joined Bitcoin, mBTC has been my preferred unit. It balances counting zeros on both sides. Wasabi lets me choose between BTC and sats. Please add mBTC! I choose sats for now.
I lowered the Dust Threshold to 0.00000000 BTC (I don't want small funds to be hidden). Even though I just selected sats as display unit, this wasn't applied here.
When I leave settings and go to the Wallet, it's still in BTC instead of sats. It looks like this setting is completely ignored, even after restarting the wallet.

Copying addresses
Wasabi Wallet doesn't allow me to select an address. There's a "Copy" button, but that clipboard is different than the Linux default of copying by selecting, and pasting by pressing my middle mouse button. Now I can't paste the address into an xterm without first pasting and selecting it elsewhere. Using my middle mouse button to paste an address into Wasabi doesn't work either. The mouse-select-to-copy is standard behaviour on Linux, which makes me think Wasabi intentionally disabled this. I don't like it.
In Bitcoin Core, double click means select which means I can paste it anywhere by clicking my middle mouse button. That's the fastest way to copy an address.

Addresses
After receiving funds, I can no longer see the address the funds are on. "Details" shows the txid, and I've never seen a Bitcoin wallet that doesn't let me see my own address. Did I overlook something?
When sending funds, there's no "Max" button. All in all I miss basic features in this wallet that I'm so used to in Electrum.
The lack of showing addresses also makes coin control impossible. I like being in charge, including manually choosing inputs for optimal fees and privacy.

After funding the wallet, it shows "Coinjoin is stopped, Press Play to start". My assumption was that Coinjoin happens when I send funds, but it looks like Coinjoin happens when funds are received. Clicking Play shows "Coinjoining might be uneconomical, Receive more funds or press play to bypass". Unfortunately, there's no "info" to click for further details.

CPU-load
Wasabi Wallet is surprisingly hungry for CPU cycles, most of the time it takes 35 to 65% of one core. When using Electrum, I don't even notice the CPU consumption, and even Bitcoin Core is less demanding (after the initial block download). When I minimize Wasabi Wallet, this ends.
On my normal system, I wouldn't like to spend this much computing power on a wallet.

Frozen
I wiped my .walletwasabi directory again, and restarted to switch to testnet. I quickly made 2 deposits, which showed up, and stayed on the screen for more than 15 minutes. The wallet was frozen, but still consuming 200% CPU and it's directory was growing. So it's doing something, but I don't like waiting (after all, it's an SPV wallet). After consuming 34 CPU-minutes, the .walletwasabi directory got smaller again (370 MB), and I killed the wallet to restart it. It worked after this.

After restarting the wallet, I made 3 separate deposits to 3 different addresses. By the time they had 3 confirmations, they still didn't show up on Wasabi Wallet. After (again) restarting the wallet, my (testnet) deposits finally showed up.

QR-codes
The QR-codes are very hard to scan. I tried 2 different phones. Most QR-codes took a few seconds, but some didn't scan at all. I haven't had this problem with any other wallets.

To conclude
I know it's designed to be like this, but I don't like a wallet that "does things" in the background. I like being in control, and I like knowing what's going on. If I'm not signing a transaction, I want the wallet to remain locked and private keys encrypted. Wasabi Wallet gives me the feeling it's "doing things" even when it's only receiving a transaction. Add the "taint", CPU-consumption, deposits not showing up, not adjustable units and necessary restarts, and this is not going to be my favourite wallet. That's okay though: I've tested many wallets, and only a few stick. I love the freedom to choose :)

Forgive me for my carelessness. OP updated.

p.s. Guys, Please keep in mind that I'm interested in reviewing the latest version of Wasabi (2.0).

I decided to not get influenced by other reviews, so i decided to focus on the initial post only, and not read other reviews before starting mine.
Some background info: i'm used to running the previous wasabi version (i had Wasabi-1.1.13 installed before reviewing). I'm reviewing this from an ubuntu vps.

I'll write this review from a user's perspective, notting down my notes whilst i go along the proces of downloading, creating a wallet, funding said wallet, coinjoining and spending my funds.

The downloading was quite painless, the links provided were correct, i did had to look for zkSNACKs pubkey for a couple of minutes tough
=>  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/master/PGP.txt <=

And, the complete "workflow" on debian/ubuntu would be:


if you're greeted with the following text, everything was ok:
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/gpgout.png

Now, the actual installation, you can omit "sudo" if you're doing this as root:

and then, you can start Wasabi by executing "wassabee" from a terminal.

When starting Wasabi, 2 things pop to mind:

• Wow, the gui looks much sleeker than v1
• Can't i skip this intro?

Since i decided to create a new user in order to test out Wasabi, my "old" wallets aren't found, and i'm greeted with a prompt to create a new one:
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was1.png

This is nice, it points new users directly in the correct destination without forcing them to start "digging".

The "new wallet" wizard is uneventfull... Which is good for a wallet, we're not gunning for "suprises" when creating a wallet that will be funded!
Not being able to copy/paste the recovery words is something worthy of a discussion... On the one side, not being able to copy/paste might increase the odds of me writing down the seed on a piece of paper instead of digitally... But it also increases the odds of me not saving them at all, or on an insecure location.

As a veteran of bitcointalk, i'd say the step where you confirm your recovery seed should probably not have a "skip" button, and maybe it would be a good idear to ask all 12 words... You wouldn't believe how many times people want to recover their wallet, but failed to write down their seed!

In the next wizard, the one where you chose your coinjoin strategy, there are a couple things i don't like:

• I don't like the word "automatic". At this point, i haven't tested the actual Wasabi wallet yet, but this word gives me the feeling i'll lose controll... It gives me the feeling Wasabi will just start coinjoins without my consent...
• I don't see enough technical background.... Maybe a link to a page explaining, in detail, what these 3 choices mean exactly... On a technical level: what are the parameters of the "cheapest parts of the week", how does the algo for "maximize speed" work,...

https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was2.png

The "agree to terms and conditions" screen is new... It's triggered at a bit of an odd point in time tough, when i first open a new wallet... Maybe it should have been triggered when i first started Wasabi instead? Before the welcome wizard i mean...

The interface looks clean, and it's easy to find what i need to find...
Firstly, i'm going to fund my wallet by clicking on the "receive" button. A 2 step wizard where i fist have to add a label is ok... Can i skip the labeling proces if i want to?
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was3.png

When transferring some tBTC from my mobile wallet (yeah, i have a tBTC wallet on my cellphone... I don't keep actual funds on it tough) i noticed my qr code scanner scanned  the qr code in all uppercase characters... Strange, maybe something wrong on my end, but defenately not a problem.

after funding, whe wallet gui looked sleek... I did quite like the old gui as i felt it gave me a "boring" list of unspent outputs with a label wether these unspent outputs where pre or post coinjoin. I like boring lists and clear labels... But i guess this layout will grow on me aswell... I'd still like to be able to see the unspent output being labeled as "pre coinjoin" tough... [hindsight: there were labels attached to my transactions, it's just that in v1, they were coloured and in v2 they're just plain grey, so they weren't obvious to me]
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was4.png

The auto start coinjoin by default still bugged me... I like to be in controll... By hovering over the coinjoin menu, it became clear to me there had to be a setting where i could turn this feature off, but i really don't like features like this being turned on by default... I get why the author is doing this, but i like to be in total control when it comes to my funds...
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was5.png

Whilst waiting for my transaction to get confirmed, i started looking at the settings, trying to turn off auto coinjoin... To my supprise, i could not find it in the settings menus (where i expected them) :(. Turns out i have to open the wallet settings instead, but this wasn't clear to me from the start!

https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was6.png

Since i'm doing my review on the testnet, i tough i would try the "default" settings and let Wasabi do what it would normally do (auto coinjoin). Let's see what happens next :)

It seems, because i'm on the testnet, i'll have to wait a while untill other participants join... I'll put this review on pause and wait it out... I'll continue once other participants have joined the coinjoin!

https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was7.png

Okay, the first coinjoin is now done... My privacy progress is now 1%, and it looks like i'm queued for another coinjoin round...

https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was8.png

At this moment, the coinjoin sessions were already running for a couple of hours... i tried using my seedwords to restore the wallet into electrum to have a look at my unspent outputs, but i must have messed up since the checksum isn't valid.

So, because i messed up my seedwords, i decided to create a brand new wallet and try again... I tried to move my funds from the old wallet to the new one, and to my supprise i couldn't find a "send all" button... Maybe something that should be implemented?

Next item on the list: i now have 3 (testnet) wallets, 2 of whom i no longer have the seed for... They are empty, but cannot be restored (no seed), as a unix guy, i know i can probably just look for a hidden folder in my home, find those 2 "bad" wallets, delete them and maybe also delete them from the config file... But as a newbie, i would be unable to remove those 2 wallets since i cannot find a "delete wallet" button... I know, i know, satoshi told us to never delete a wallet, but i want to unclutter and remove the wallets i cannot restore in an easy way.

Next item on the list: when moving my funds from the wallet i had lost access to (the one with 3% privacy) to the wallet i had just created i saw the following: to move ~0.29 tTBTC i used a whopping 46 unspent outputs. The coinjoin functionality had split up my 0.3 tbtc is 46 unspent outputs and it was only 3% ready... I saw a lot of unspent outputs in the 6000 to 8000 sat range... I hope this isn't the same on the main net? I would be pissed if i funded Wasabi with 1 BTC and it automatically split my funds up in 10.000 unspent outputs

Update: I've come to the conclusion that one of the two following statements is true:

• Coinjoining does not behave the same way on the main net as it does on the testnet, which is a bug since we NEED to be able to test features on the testnet and the behaviour should be the same on both main and testnet in order for our tests to be conclusive
• Coinjoining IS behaving the same on the main and the testnet and it is bugged

Why do i come to this conclusion? Well, my test setup is as follows:
yesterdaymorning @7:59 i funded a plain vanilla Wasabi wallet with 0.1005 tBTC. I did NOT change ANY setttings, and chose for the "maximize speed" mixing strategy.
I've been looking at the progress during the last 24 hours (not constantly offcourse, i did other things, like sleeping) and i've seen Wasabi using my tBTC for coinjoining again, and again, and again, and again,...
During those 24 hours, i've seen the "privacy progress" going from 0% all the way up to allmost 70%, just to drop down again to 7%, to climb up again to >20%,... you get the idear. After 24 hours, we're now back @11%.
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was10.png

For some strange reason, somebody deposited 0.0001 tBTC to my address after the coinjoining had been running for 15 hours straight. I have no idear where these funds came from, they just appeared...

Anyways... During those 24 hours, the coinjoin process has taken (1-(0.1005/0.09530677))*100 =~ 5,5% in (transaction)fees. What if i had deposited 10 BTC with a market value of ~200.000 USD, at this point 10.000 USD would have gone up in smoke (probably a lot more, since on the main net the tx fees will be higher).

What i'm left with after 24 hours are 92!!!! unspent outputs (i had to import the seed into electrum in order to count, i have no idear where Wasabi v2 shows a list of unspent outputs)
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was11.png

In 24 hours, my funds "hopped" between 1641 change addresses (not including 3 deposit addresses)
https://www.mocacinno.com/images/zsnacks/was12.png

The first funded change address is derived @m/1/966, all the previous ones are empty. Then, the density of funded change addresses increases towards m/1/1641

In electrum, i can see more than 300 transactions have been made...

So, in conclusion, i sent 0.1005 tBTC, lost > 5% in fees and ended up with allmost 100 (sometimes near dust) unspent outputs after waiting for 24 hours. And Wasabi is telling me it's only 11% done with making my funds private... If that is the intended process, i'm not happy with it...




anyways, my conclusions are as follows:

• pro: very privacy-centric
• pro: easy to find the binary, signature checks out, easy to install, easy to execute the binary
• pro: sleek gui
• pro: newbie oriented, easy to use as a wallet, as long as you're not interested in the nitty gritty details or want to change custom settings
• pro: because it's newbie friendly, i'm pretty sure it'll do wonders for the privacy of the non-technical user
• feature request: imho you really need to verify ALL 12 seedswords and remove the "skip" link in the seed verify page
• feature request: i really like to see a list of all unspent outputs, and a clear coloured indication wether they're pre or post coinjoin
• feature request: provide an easy way of deleting a wallet (giving ample warning messages)
• feature request: provide a send-all functionality
• con: either coinjoin is bugged or there is a discrepancy between test and main net (which is also a bug imho)
• con: imho, the auto-coinjoin should be turned OFF instead of ON by default
• con: i want more control over the coinjoin functionality, or at least more information: what will be the value of my unspent outputs, how many unspent outputs will be generated?
• con: maybe it's because i'm on the testnet, but it seems like the unspent outputs created by the coinjoin process are really small... Maybe it's because i'm looking in the wrong place, or maybe it's because i'm on the testnet...
• con: maybe it's because i funded my wallet with 0.3 tBTC, but the auto coinjoin is taking hours to complete the complete coinjoin iteration... And i literally mean hours... Maybe it's because i'm on the testnet and there are only a limited number of participants, or maybe it's because the value of the unspent outputs on the testnet are really small... IDK

On a personal note: i like the layout, but you shouldn't fix what isn't broken: the manual coinjoin in Wasabi V1 put the control in my hands. It worked fine. The pictograms next to the unspent outputs (and the list of unspent outputs to chose from) was working perfectly for me...
I do get that if the kinks have been worked out of this version, it's very newbie friendly and it's great for privacy in general. I just don't like the lack of control...

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I have intentionally quoted the previous versions review which I done previously. To the notice, there are huge changes from the previous version and if anyone is using it since then would need additional time to find out most of the features. The process to install and add wallet is pretty easy and similar to what previously done however once you are in the wallet you have to look for the available options. Since I already had my wallet loaded on the device, it directly diverted me to the password window so that I can access my wallet.

https://i.ibb.co/Gtsc7q4/Screenshot-2022-07-03-09-53-32.png

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https://i.ibb.co/VHZrbMs/Screenshot-2022-07-03-09-54-27.png	In this step, I tried the password finder feature of the wallet. Though it's not much helpful in finding the password, and not sure what algortihm it is using? Like it asks for your most recent password that we remember and then starts to crunch some numbers to identiy the password. May be this is based on most matched up password? If it matches then it might give you right password. However, in my case I tried 50% similar password but it did not work. May be that's con but good for me as someone might just guess it and get my password?	https://i.ibb.co/VmGfJJG/Screenshot-2022-07-03-09-56-00.png

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https://i.ibb.co/VW9FHkq/Screenshot-2022-07-03-10-13-46.png	The wallet set up is very easy, however the filters are loaded very slow for the first time and the data loading took me around ~ 49 minutes. However, you can stil go ahead and create another wallet or import the wallet so not restricted unless and until we need to access the older wallet. In my case since I used previous version too, its bit challenging for the first time to look for all the options. For example, Wallet Explorer and Wallet Manager settings have been completely moved to the header of wallet in the Search Setting menu. That's fine and it also has all the other options such documentation, wallet info and all the explorer option inclusive. So its been shifted to one place and still easy to find. In this version the Recovery phase confirmation feature has been added which is amazing. This is good for safety.	https://i.ibb.co/F8qV4pj/Screenshot-2022-07-03-10-21-26.png

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QR Codes and Copying the Address: I tried scanning the QR with Mycelium Wallet, works completely fine for me. Since its bch address the sender fees are also less (though not sure type of chain matters int he fees). Address can be copied manually, makes it far easier with the copy button. You can also get the QR code downloaded for sharing. https://i.ibb.co/SPS5H11/bc1qyyh9xq475z3uc7sgpplfkvvuf53tyfjlp95853.png

https://i.ibb.co/7N46b5X/Screenshot-2022-07-03-11-40-11.png

Regarding memory usage. I am not perfectly technical person for the background usage but once I started the Wasabi Wallet (the step where it was downloading the data) my MAC was going nuts in terms of processing. The GPU was definitely firing up high. This migght give you some idea what might be happening...Using high power?

Howeverm the given screenshot is after an hour of using WASABI, the CPU usage is still high and averages to 25-30% plus at any given times.

https://i.ibb.co/9t80DtK/Screenshot-2022-07-03-11-42-32.png

The following feature remains same in terms of sensitive data and pvt keys. Just quoting for reference.


One of the interesting feature for wallet is it's Discreet Mode.

Could be useful while you are surrounded in the public and you can easily hide your wallet balance and also previous transaction very easily. It's one click feature so easy to find at the left hand corner. Just click to activate and deactivate.

https://i.ibb.co/MgqJ7wF/Screenshot-2022-07-03-12-01-57.pnghttps://i.ibb.co/jgRtLYc/Screenshot-2022-07-03-12-02-10.png

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https://i.ibb.co/r5JYbQ7/Screenshot-2022-07-03-12-36-33.png
I am not able to find the SEND bitcoin option anywhere in the new version of wallet. In previous version Wallet Explorer option had it clearly visible but not this version. Do I need to have sufficient balance before I can see it? Is it part of CoinJoin process?
Please consider this as normal user perspective.  

Version:
I reviewed the Version 2.0.1 of the Mac Wasabi Wallet. The device used is an iMac 27 inch with an intel CPU.

One thing that I want to point out, that I wanted to fist use an older MacBook Pro that did not let me install the latest version of Wasabi wallet. This is disappointing since it is often recommended to install a wallet on an airgapped machine, and this is often an old laptop not your brand-new machine.

https://i.imgur.com/B3sbLh2.png

First Start:
The wallet interface looks very intuitive and easy to use. It is to my eyes not 100% appealing but is very easy to use which is way more important.
After starting up I will be greeted with a “A New Version is available” message. If I klick it will not directly show me the page where I can download the new version. In my opinion this could direct me to the right page and not wasabi wallet main page.
After the update to version 2.0.1 on my iMac everything works as expected and the message is gone.

Send and receive coins:
This is the basic functionality of every wallet. Works as expected but nothing that other wallets can’t do.

Store Coins:
Since it is not possible to install on an old apple machine it is not easily usable as an airgapped coldwallet. At first this was disappointing to me, but the solution is to simply install version one if an airgapped solution is needed. Also, a MacBook with MacOS 10.14+ is not that expensive anymore.
One concern could be the 12-word seed. Maybe we can see a 24-word seed in future releases.

Hardware Wallets:
Also, one more solution for keeping the coins offline is to simply connect a hardware wallet. I tested it with a Cold Card wallet, and it worked as expected. I can only recommend going for that option and I am happy that it is easy to configurate.

CoinJoin:
In my opinion this is the reason people will download the wallet over other wallets. The CoinJoin feature works nicely and is a real unique feature of the wallet. This feature alone will make many users choose this wallet, since it is simply not supported by other wallets. Only downside is the minimum amount, which I can confirm is a little over 0.1 BTC at this time. In my opinion it should be lowered in the future since many users will use Wasabi Wallet as a hot wallet for the reason that I stated above.

Seed:
After starting up the wallet you have the option to create a new wallet from scratch. When doing so you will only get a 12-word seed. The option for a 24-word seed is sadly not there. What is more important to me however is, that there is no test if the seed was really backed up. Many people are used to just click ok to everything they read. They will not actually save the seed if you don’t force them to do so. In the end you get negative feedback from those people because they lose their coins.

Initial Synchronisation:
When opening the wallet for the first time, the time till the wallet is usable is quiet long in comparison to other wallets. One thing I found is, that some functions are disabled till the wallet is synchronised even if that is not really necessary.
After the initial synchronisation everything works as expected and the wallet is quick when reopening it.

Conclusion:
After testing the wallet for some time, I came to the conclusion that especially with CoinJoin it has a unique feature that makes it stand out in comparison to other wallets. The basic functionality of a bitcoin wallet like send/receive coins and store coins is done in a good basic manner. This will satisfy the need of basically every user. The good integration of hardware wallets like Coldcard is a bonus for added security. With the unique feature CoinJoin there is one more feature that will make users choose Wasabi Wallet over other wallets.

I used old Wasabi wallet before, so version 2 was a big change for me and I needed some time to get used to all the changes.

First thing I saw in new wallet is new terms that I had to accept and that is legal document between service proveder znSNACKs and me as the person who is using this service.
Money laundering is strictly prohibited in this terms, and we know that can have different interpretations, so by using Wasabi wallet I basically have to accept Coin Filtering
that is done by zkSNACKs and they have no obligations to disclose any details about that to me as a user.

https://i.imgur.com/fnqkcE5.jpg

After accepting new terms I had to wait few minutes until Wasabi was synced and I could create a new wallet by generating 12 seed words.
First problem for me happened when I tried to create new wallet connecting Trezor One hardware device, but it failed many times reporting that something is wrong with my device, or I had to unlock it.
My Trezor works perfectly with Electrum and Trezor Suite, so I thought that new Wasabi maybe doesn't support Trezor, but in their documents they claim to support Trezor, ledger and coldcard.
I have no idea why Trezor doesn't work with Wasabi for me, and I guess developers needs to fix something.

https://i.imgur.com/oGfADEg.jpg

After this fail I experienced one more problem with Wasabi wallet.
I sent coins in Wasabi for Coinjoin and I decided to test how new coinjoin works, so I selected option for maximum speed and pressed start that looks like a play button.
Wallet was on for whole day and nothing changed, privacy was still showing 0% after many completed rounds of coinjoins.
Next day I decided to disable Tor and try again Coinjoin, because I heard there were some issues with Tor network... but with no luck.
My privacy was still 0% and coinjoin didn't happen even with Tor disabled in settings, and reason for this is unknown.
Note that I could complete coinjoins with older Wasabi version in past without any issues, but maybe they are not accepting my coins this time.

I could send and receive coins just fine but I personally don't like new interface for this, and then I run into third issue.
After searching everywhere in settings and on their website I found out that there is NO COIN CONTROL in Wasabi version 2?!
We are 2022 and I don't understand thius decision, but some information I found from Wasabi team is saying they did it because most people don't use coin control correctly  :P
Instead of removing something completely it would be much better to have it in some hidden settings for advanced users.

https://i.imgur.com/f21INHy.jpg

Few things I like about Wasabi is dark theme and discreet mode, but I think that everything else is a step back compared with older Wasabi wallet.
Lack of coin control, unsupported Trezor wallet, and inability to perform coinjoin makes my conclusion easy.
Unless some big changes happen I probably won't use Wasabi and I will use other wallets for everyday use and for privacy reasons.

Wasabi is a wallet that is said to be privacy-focused. I find it more essential to make my review concentrated on the privacy-oriented part, which is CoinJoins. I downloaded the software, verified the binaries, I opened it up, wrote down the seed phrase, and here it is, the "Coinjoin Strategy":


I'll attempt to try out all of these strategies.

Minimize Costs strategy
I deposited 500,000 sats, and a "Waiting to auto-start coinjoin" sign appears, which feels like it's mandatory to CoinJoin? Anyway, I clicked on "Wallet Settings" and disabled it. I wouldn't have it by default, but with this huge "PRIVACY BY DEFAULT" text on the main page (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download), you can't do otherwise.

Alright, so transaction is confirmed. Let's CoinJoin. There's something satisfying with the UI, but I don't like trading off lightweight operation for this:


CoinJoin started. But, why is it taking 1 and a half minutes? What's my computer doing there? Mining?  :P


If an unknown miner solves a block within the next 6 minutes, that'll probably be me:


I guess I'm now waiting for the rest to solve a block each...


Seriously now, I don't understand why it's taking so long. It's re-showing the same things, to wait for new participants, preparing coinjoin, constructing coinjoin, all over again in loop. Is it perhaps because I disabled auto-mixing?

Okay, so I enabled it, and it now shows "Finalizing CoinJoin". Aaand "Waiting for new participants" again.  :P
I suppose this means there are no participants currently, so I'll just wait.

Edit: My funds are now mixed, and I only paid 804 sats, transaction id: 571dbc7b0e5b9ea7a89b754ec7953f2ceb6719dbc8a6fcc286867f16ea235f17 (http://mempool.space/tx/571dbc7b0e5b9ea7a89b754ec7953f2ceb6719dbc8a6fcc286867f16ea235f17).

Pros:

• Cheap CoinJoin.
• Effective CoinJoin. (194 inputs, 242 outputs)
• There's no minimum value for input, which is a massive upgrade from the 0.1 BTC that was required prior v0.2.
• Not sure if it's a pro, but I had my ChipMixed funds re-mixed. I didn't get any blacklisting alerts. Is it currently blacklisting certain inputs or will this begin after our reviews?
  

Cons:

• Confusion in the "wallet lobby". I didn't know when I'd have my money mixed.

Maximize Speed
I honestly didn't understand any difference with "Maximize Speed". It was also cheap and effective (254 inputs, 329 outputs (http://mempool.space/tx/e3c9f5624127fd7a0f11e11d6a547b74fd585510b548cf8393005c3807353a7d)). I didn't take much less to wait for participants and to construct the CoinJoin, if that's what is all about. I'm still curious to know why it's taking so long for just a CoinJoin.

Maximize Privacy
Okay, so CoinJoining this way takes a lot of time. Without any confirmation, I waited for around an hour, just to construct the CoinJoin. I don't understand why it takes so long, perhaps it needs to be addressed. 

The transaction id is: 3916f77e3d73a4de0dbc9d4f82dbf7780568eb12a7a1056a1daa78e28a8bc5aa (http://mempool.space/tx/3916f77e3d73a4de0dbc9d4f82dbf7780568eb12a7a1056a1daa78e)
As you can see, there are 203 inputs, 220 outputs. That's considered effective, but I'm still not sure how does this strategy differentiates. One thing I also don't understand is why I have 17% privacy progress when I just used the most privacy-oriented strategy, which is used, as the software says, by the "paranoids".

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What I don't like from the wallet software:

• When sending money, it doesn't allow me to empty my wallet.
• When sending or receiving money, I have to write a description (e.g., who's the recipient). It isn't bad to leave me note my transactions, but forcing me to is bad.
• I cannot utilize coin control, which is considered important for both privacy and flexibility. Bitcoin is UTXO based, not balanced based. It should allow me view and choose which UTXO to spend. Even if it isn't allowed by default.
• I don't find the developers trustworthy. That's because of their pro-censorship behavior (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5405325), which is against the fundamentals of bitcoin.

What I like from it:

• I can connect to my own full node.
• It's lightweight if we compare it with the previous version.
• I choose what's the minimum amount to CoinJoin.

That was the end of my review. If I think of something I forgot, I'll edit it.

My wasabi wallet review:

First of all, I was disappointed that there is no mobile version. I believe this is a must, especially for Android.

I installed the windows 10+ version in my Windows 11.

I found a bug in the hardware wallet connection. As this bug consumed more time than expected, my review will be mostly about hardware wallet connection. I believe this will be a constructive criticism, as it will help the development and improvement of the software. 

The bug is that the wallet shows zero balance in my hardware wallet using a passphrase. If I use the same hardware wallet without any passphrase (other wallet), it shows balance)

If the software is incompatible with a hardware wallet with a passphrase, that is a lack of feature and it should be displayed in the wallet with a passphrase. Balance zero is the wrong information, so it is a bug.

 I believe people may lose funds because of that bug, because wasabi wallet even generated addresses which technically do not belong to my hardware wallet. Which derivation path is it using? If I send fund to those addresses, will I be able to recover them? This is critical imo.

Below my review, description of  the bug and my overall experience:

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Easy download and installation.
As it is compatible, my first option after installing the wallet was to connect my ledger nano S.

My ledger nano S has 2 wallets. The main one and a "hidden one", which uses a passphrase.  Both have different PIN.

I tried the hidden one first.

I created the wallet name “HW” and then I saw this message after unlocking the wallet:
https://i.imgur.com/09Ax4DD.png

After I clicked Yes, there was a message “Wallet with same name already connected”. But it was a fresh wallet, first installation… I didn’t understand the message:
https://i.imgur.com/g3vrkJQ.png


 I just started over and found the wallet name “HW” in the left panel and opened the wallet.

Then I was stuck in this screen for a long time (about 2 hours):
https://i.imgur.com/bYABs52.png

I didn’t like the idea to download all this stuff… I don’t feel more privacy either. How much GB am I going to download? What are those files?
I would probably give up now if I were trying a new wallet. I feel safer without downloading additional stuff which I don’t clearly know what it is.

It took about 2 hours to download everything.
The wallet was not recognized. I don’t know what is that wallet with 0 balance, and I received no seed.
https://i.imgur.com/jwMVDAy.png

https://i.imgur.com/XlVKI0g.png

This wallet has dozens of transactions, so this is clearly wrong. This the bug. I put my hardware wallet and it shows a different wallet.
And what are those addresses? they are not mine. how are they generated? What if it was a fresh wallet, and if I send funds to it?? They might get lost.


Then I decided to create a new wallet for the same ledger wallet (with passphrase), again. Then I got the same message from before:
https://i.imgur.com/g3vrkJQ.png
 
Then I saw there is a problem here. This wallet has a 25th word, the passphrase. Is it supported by Wasabi? If not, that is a must, for security reasons. More information here: https://www.ledger.com/academy/passphrase-an-advanced-security-feature

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Then, I decided to test again using a ledger nano without any passphrase. I had to download Bitcoin Network data again (whatever it is). More 30 minutes.

https://i.imgur.com/nA7Vjoq.png
It worked in ledger nano S without any passphrase.

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Then I tried to remove the first wallet (the bugged one with passphrase) but I couldn’t. I wasn’t able to find that feature in wasabi wallet. For a “privacy wallet” , this is a must feature.
You need to be able to remove your wallet whenever you want! You can do that in electrum and many other wallets.

I was able to delete wallet data by using Windows Explorer and deleting wallet.json file. It worked after restarting the wallet software. But, an option to do that would be much better.

After deleting the first wallet, I tried to create it again and saw the same error message “Already added to software”

I didn’t see the zero balance wallet again. This bug might happen only when it is the first wallet installed. (?)

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Conclusion and suggestions:

• Not clear information about what is the wallet really downloading . A buttom like “do you want know more about this? Click here”. The long time to download is not good imo and should be optimized.
• Wrong balance about the connected hardware wallet when using passphrase is a serious bug IMO. There should be more information about the support or not for that feature (I didn’t find information about it in wasabi website) https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/ColdWasabi.html#using-hardware-wallet-step-by-step
  if it is not supported, write that in the error message.
• Lacking remove wallet data option. This is very important for any wallet, especially for a wallet which is “privacy by default”.

Note: I will be providing a review based on my experience alone. I will leave most of the technical part including codes to other participants with a better knowledge about it. Most of point will tackle about user experience while using the wallet as a normal crypto user.

First Impression
The User Interface of the wallet is very premium and sophisticated at the same time. The gray color as well as the design makes the wallet looks like a premium app. The experience of using the wallet is just like using a custodial wallet which is very easy to use and understand. This is my first time to use a non-custodial wallet that has an experience of a custodial wallet since it's a user friendly wallet unlike electrum and other wallet that has a lot of function which is hard to understand by normal user. In wasabi wallet, There's description on every function that will guide the user even a newbie to understand it.

Registration
https://talkimg.com/images/2023/09/20/67QhG.png

There's no copy feature on the stage indicated on the image above. Even copying it via mouse is not possible, It's either you will screen shot or write it down manually in able to save it. I suggest to add a copy feature for the seedphrase to make it easier for new user to create account.

Wallet Address
https://talkimg.com/images/2023/09/20/67G0D.png
https://talkimg.com/images/2023/09/20/67mmf.png
I like being organized of this wallet because you need to label all the address that you will use in both sending and receiving Bitcoin. It will help to properly track your expenses and income, User that filing tax report for IRS will not gonna have a hard time to track down there transaction when they are using wasabi wallet because the wallet will not allow them to received and send money without assigning a name for the sender and receiver for that specific transaction.

Wallet Feature
https://talkimg.com/images/2023/09/20/676VZ.png
The image above speak for itself but I just want to point out how great this wallet for having a lot of information needed by crypto user especially the price of Bitcoin which most of the wallet doesn't. The price update real time and it saves time for me to check what's the fiat equivalent value of the Bitcoin that I will gonna send to someone instead of checking it manually on preev or coinmarketcap. So this feature is definitely one of my favorite, I didn't try the conjoin feature since I don't need to use it and I leave that to other user for feedback.

https://talkimg.com/images/2023/09/20/67Pp8.png
I just noticed that Wasabi wallet didn't display incoming unconfirmed transaction even if it's already recorded in the blockchain but rather only confirmed transaction alone. I hope this feature will be add soon so that user can notify immediately if there's an incoming transaction to his wallet especially when someone is waiting for payment. It will save time checking on blockchain record if wasabi wallet display unconfirmed transaction too.

https://talkimg.com/images/2023/09/20/67TZ3.png
Transaction fee can be only adjust by manually editing the value of the amount you will gonna send. Adding max amount and display for transaction fee amount will be helpful for user to make more convenient user experience on sending balance.


Remarks: Wasabi Wallet is a very good wallet in all types of user since it has different mode that suitable for different type of crypto user. This wallet is open source which means anyone can review the code for transparency which is a good sign for being trusted. I enjoy using it because I was amazed on the beautiful display and features of this wallet as if this non-custodial wallet. Non-custodial wallet usually is built up with plain dsplay and a lot of technical feature that normal user hard to understand but Wasabi wallet on the other hand break the norm and introduced a very good looking product that is very rare to see on other wallet.

I definitely love this and I hope there will be an android version soon!

edit:

        I have asked and received my payment for the WasabiWallet.io Review Campaign in advance.

https://www.blockchain.com/btc/tx/717d15f3afdcd6f070cf49a70e6d2b07ed945e5cea41880729e5f3c13ea34757

To be honest, this post doesn't make sense at the moment, as no one among the other participants in the review campaign has yet received payment. I made a concession to you because you asked for it.  :-\

sorry for responding a bit late.

I was asked by my local wallet btc-php (http://coins.ph) to provide proof source of income and had to provide a reference and thought this could be given as proof to them. I am sorry for any inconvenience/confusion this may have caused you.

Wasabi Wallet Review

Download process
Very fast and straight forward. It took me less than 2 minutes to navigate to the website, download and install the wallet – very convenient. The application pops up on the desktop and all you have to do is to double-click and you’re all ready to experience the Wasabi experience (sounds like I’m an ambassador, but this is just my style of writing)

Branding & Functionalities
The branding of the wallet backed by its functionalities really appeals to those who are concerned about their privacy. We should all be if you ask me.

Wallet initialization

https://i.imgur.com/BfylsbE.png

Suggestion: As a nice little addition I suggest adding the possibility of sliding back & forth between the above presentation of wallet’s features.

It is a little confusing that on the website it is specified that users shouldn’t pay coordinator fees while on the prompts this is not specified:

https://i.imgur.com/VjfOVeb.png

Terms & Conditions Review
Not overly complicated with legal jargon. It was quite easy to read and understand. I took the time to go through it thoroughly and no phrases raised up question marks regarding their commitment to keep privacy as a top priority.

UI Analysis
First of all I am a little bit confused about the gradient lines when having no transaction in my wallet. It looks like something might still be loading.
I like that I can very easily disable CoinJoin if I don’t want to use it from the Wallet settings just by one-click. And even more privacy settings are available in the left toolbar like changing themes and some other privacy settings. I particularly dig the discreet mode. There are times when I want to use my wallet, but there are other people in the room. Most of the time I don’t want them to take a peek at my balance. :D

https://i.imgur.com/XaQONTG.png

I’m getting a warning in the wallet and I am not sure why. It looks like the “backend” is not connected, whatever that might mean.
EDIT: This problem got solved just by waiting a little bit more.

https://i.imgur.com/LLWOZth.png

Suggestion: I like that we can label transactions when we ask the wallet for a receiving address, but I don’t understand why it is mandatory to enter it. Sometimes I just want a one of my bitcoin addresses without specifying from who I receive them.

Search feature – I find this feature extremely useful, especially if I want to delete a wallet and/or access the data folder of the application. I tested the wallet recovery option so I only had to delete the “.json” file from the ‘wallets’ folder and then quickly recover the wallet by providing the recovery phrase.

Wallet list – I dig the way wallets are displayed on the left side of the wallet and the animations when transitioning between them. Smooth & simple!

Transactions
The most practical test --> transactions handling. For the purpose of this test I have used the Bitcoin mainnet. I have sent a transaction from a segwit address with an insignificant fee of a few cents to a well-known online casino. Everything went smoothly. I also made a withdrawal from the casino to another address – no issues here.

CoinJoin Review
Created a new wallet on the Bitcoin testnet to try the CoinJoin feature. I have selected the optimization for speed.

1st test
- It took some time for the wallet to find peers. However, once I started the CoinJoin it took about 5 hours for my coins to become fully private (100%).
- Starting balance: 0.0007 BTC
- Ending balance: 0.00008 BTC (~ - 0.00062 BTC)
- The CoinJoin process was indeed uneconomical as warned by the wallet. That is why Wasabi recommends to perform a CoinJoin when you have at least 0.01 BTC in your wallet. However I’m not really sure why Bitcoin left my wallet in so many transactions. I see both transactions labeled as CoinJoin and simple outgoing transactions that I haven’t made manually. This is a bit confusing to be honest. I’m going to try Coinjoining again with a balance of around 0.005 and re-test the feature.

https://i.imgur.com/ha7Uon3.png

2nd test
- Managed to load my wallet with 0.0259 TBTC from different faucets. Now my goal was to make them all private so I started the CoinJoin process with the "Maximize speed" setting activated
- Starting balance: 0.02590404 BTC
- Ending balance: 0.02477675 BTC (~ - 0.00112729 BTC)
- The CoinJoin process was performed in 69 transactions and 0.00112729 BTC was charged as mining fees --> not sure if coordinator fees were included in that. Anyways that amounts to ~4.35% of the sum coinjoined. That is quite decent taking into account that I optimized for speed, not cost.
- TIME: in ~4 hours the coinjoin process was finished

https://i.imgur.com/b4t04TV.png

CPU Utilization
It looks like the wallet is a bit CPU intensive, but not exaggerated. It constantly uses around 10-20%. I suspect this is due to tor implementation. To be mentioned that this is also mentioned in the Wasabi FAQ: “No, Wasabi and CoinJoin features require considerable computational power, not currently replicable on a smartphone.”

Wallet Recovery

Steps:
1)   Delete the .json file from the wallets’ folder of the application.
2)   Close and re-open the Wasabi application.
3)   Select the Wallet Recovery option.
4)   Provided the 12 recovery words and the password associated with the wallet.
5)   Wait until the Bitcoin network data is downloaded and processed --> it took around 1 hour for the wallet to get sync’ed.

Security
The wallet is privacy-focused, but I think it would be a killing combination if you can upgrade its security and this is also a branding suggestion --> “Wasabi – security and privacy at its finest” or something around those lines
o   2FA Authentication – this is really essential – also I would like to be able to place limits on the amount of transactions per day I can make without using 2FA. (sometimes I prefer speed over security), plus this security feature will limit my loss if someone get a hold of my wallet's password.
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Conclusion: For normal Bitcoin transactions the wallet is excelent, but you need to be careful about activating CoinJoin by mistake if your focus is stacking sats and not privacy. But hey, Wasabi has been created for the privacy-concerned audience in mind. So you might want to opt for a simpler wallet and not that CPU-intensive if you’re not interested in keeping your transactions private. My opinion is that if you’re dealing with higher amounts of Bitcoin (>0.01 BTC) a 0.3% fee for anonymity is really a cheap price to pay. Just as a side-note I noticed on Github that @nopara is one of their main developers (making most of the commits). He is well recognized for his work on Bitcoin privacy.

Hurry up guys... some of you already got paid!

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r6xG58ppQGD8PIIMjSdjM8GmIvnUU59whkSeiGfmT2o/edit#gid=0

To be honest, I especially liked mocacinno's review.

Missed me (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5402090.msg60469138#msg60469138)? :P Or was I disqualified? O0

Don't you know that I always miss you?

If I didn't pay someone this time it doesn't mean they are disqualified ... I'll make the payment next Monday.  ;)

Hurry up with what?

Edited
Ohh forget it. I didn't notice that there was a oral lel campaign to the wallet reviw. I thought I was replying to the signature campaign.

payment confirmed, thank you very much sir.

Perhaps, I am not too late to pass my review at wasabi, I will finish my review before end of this day
I didn't notice the time, where a lot of the participants was already submitted their task here at
the wasabi review campaign. Thanks for the reminders Sir.

My WASABI wallet reivew:

What is WASABI WALLET?
Source: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WasabiDoc

Why WASABI?
Source: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WasabiDoc/tree/master/docs/why-wasabi/

How to use WASABI wallet?

https://i.ibb.co/sWTnFdV/Screenshot-43.png (https://ibb.co/kmLjhsS)

Reviewing this wasabi wallet is very technical, I can't avoid to compared it into Electrum wallet even though I know
they are differ to one another in so many ways. However, when I first downloaded it at my desktop, I think almost 1 hour and
30 mins before its fully completed to install at my computer.


https://i.ibb.co/tPrtV4b/Screenshot-42.png (https://ibb.co/cXnH41N)

I also noticed that in less than a week now, wasabi wallet created a several version this a couple of days, where the version I am
reveiwing so far was the version of wasabi 2.0

Second, when I first created my wallet over Wasabi at BitcoinBTC address it was fine and I don't have any question about it.

https://i.ibb.co/WWMJd8y/Screenshot-45.png (https://ibb.co/27C4LVt)

This was a good guidelines if anyone want to ask something here at wasabi, it was actually very
informative about the question You/We want to find out.

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Question:

what is the purpose of coinjoin at the wasabi wallet?

- I'm not exactly sure to my understanding about this coinjoin, whatever, just correct me if I am wrong with it.
Based on what I understood, once you try to deposit at coinjoin with a minimum threshold of 0.01BTC your balance
in Satoshi will stakes if it is not in privacy in terms of coinjoin activation, but not sure about this.

- Moreover, I think there is also a danger things once you do something wrong at the coinjoin according to my observation in it.
Just make sure you have a proper understanding in it, so you won't regret in the end using this wallet of course.

My Feedback from the WASABI wallet

- This is what I like at the wasabi wallet where you can change the color background from black to white background
   where other's don't have. And the interface was too simply attractive based on my experienced as a new user of this wallet.

- You can generate several times the address as long as you can.

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Reminders:

1. You must activate 2FA, if you want to deposit for us to secure our Bitcoin balance in it, to avoid unexpected things
    in which we don't like to happen, just like example for lossing our balance in it.

2. Make sure you have a proper understanding and knowledge on this matter, besides there is a guidelines to use
   it properly anyway.

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Conclusion:
 For an ordinary users of Bitcoin, it is very simple to use as the other wallets has when it comes to transaction whether deposit or
withdrawal. But in the other features this wallet was really differ to other wallets. There are some features that I like and I don't like
as well, but its only a few of them where I know some of the reviewers saw it for sure.

I was doing a review of the Wasabi wallet based on the build version 2.0.1.1.

I liked that I can download the wallet from several sources, this is both the official website (https://www.wasabiwallet.io/#download), GITHUB (https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/releases), where you can download both older versions of the release and preliminary new versions for testing, as well as for fans of maximum anonymity, the opportunity to download the wallet from the official website is available on the Tor network (http://wasabiukrxmkdgve5kynjztuovbg43uxcbcxn6y2okcrsg7gb6jdmbad.onion/) - the link was not checked by me.

After downloading, be sure to check the PGP signature, because scammers do not sleep!

Wasabi wallet has desktop applications for several operating systems:
1. Windows 10 and above.
2. MacOS 10.15 and above, there is a version for INTEL and M1 processors.
3. Various versions of Linux, such as Ubuntu, Debian and others.

Let's start at the beginning with what I liked about the Wasabi wallet:
- Sufficient ease of installation and configuration. This is unlikely to cause difficulties for inexperienced users. In addition, there are many guides on the Internet how to do this.
- The ability to connect hardware wallets. I connected my Ledger Nano S to the Wasabi wallet without any problems.
- The connection to the network occurs with multiple encryption through 3 random proxy servers. This increases your online security.
- The CoinJoin function allows you to mix transactions with other users, which makes your transactions anonymous to a high degree.
- Non-custodial. Users store their private keys themselves, there is no possibility of storing them on the developers' servers.

What I didn't like about the wallet:
- It is not possible to change the interface language. In fact, this is not such a big problem for most inhabitants of the crypto market. However, if we are talking about attracting newcomers to use this product, then adding other interface languages would play a positive role.
- Wasabi wallet did not want to work on a 32-bit system. I have a lot of old laptops lying around, I thought to try using one as a separate Wasabi wallet, but it didn't work out (
- I couldn't use the CoinJoin function to mix coins from a hardware wallet. The instructions say that for this you need to place the keys on the computer, but I did not do it.


Conclusions: The wallet definitely deserves attention. It is easy to install and use. It has high security, ensures confidentiality and anonymity. I would recommend it for use.

Am I right in thinking the deadline for posting the review is 17th July?

Jolly, I think July 25th is ok.  :P

Thank you icopress  ;D

My review !

I was not able to install on my Macbook.
I have tried in a secondary partition but it was not accessible/not working.
I tried to install on the main partition but it doesn't work. :( (well yes I have tried both executables...)
[It could be possible is just a mistake of some options on my mac.... but never happened before with other sw]

I have installed on a Windows machine. Everything was smooth.
I have received a payment and sending out just to try how it works and yes it's a good wallet easy to use with some options for "experienced user". I don't think this the simpliest wallet out of there....

Suggestions:
-There is not an android/iOS application :( I think this could be a good option for the future.
- it was better to copy the seed word directly and not force the user to write down.
- Coinjoin explanation must be added on full, the final user should get an explanation about the process just for general information.
- advanced setting in a bar are something hard to be used (if you don't know the exact term you can't find an info).
- I can't extract the single private key (why not add this possibility?)
- It's not like electrum that doesn't allow to see ALL address associated (here I am forced to add a label each time)
- Synchronization after a reboot requires /1 hour and more . It was better a disclaimer about it ::

Generally speaking the wallet seems professional with several features for privacy and for customization.
I have not tested coinjoin directly but I think this is one of the best novelty they have introduced.

Wasabi Wallet Review

Since other members before me have already installed Wasabi Wallet in their Macs (sorry for that, bitbollo) I will skip the part about the installation process and I won't repeat what others have already explained masterfully.

Just one tip for users that, like me, use some sort of antivirus software. In my case, I use Avast, and when I first tried to install the wallet a window popped-out stating that bitcoind was infected with BitCoinMiner. This is just typical with Bitcoin wallets afaik but, for newbies, the process to bypass the proposed quarantine is the following one:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Porfirii-Petrovich/Others/main/Wasabi1.png
When the message pops-up...

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Porfirii-Petrovich/Others/main/Wasabi2.png
...click on the three rounded dots and then create exception...

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Porfirii-Petrovich/Others/main/Wasabi3.png
...so the exception is created and that file won't be scanned anymore.


That said, I am not really keen on installing many wallets in my computer (I mainly use Electrum wallet and Ledger Live) but I really like the alternative that brings Wasabi, as the design is quite cool, UI is beautiful, compact, intuitive, in overall the wallet is easy to use for entry level Bitcoin users, and it adds this coinjoin feature that, to be honest, I haven't used it yet but I'm eager to try it in the next days (for the purpose of this review I have transferred some satoshis but below the 0.01 BTC recommended amount, so I will wait and rely on the experience of other members until I make the next transaction).

UI and coinjoin are great pros, not to be shadowed by the following two cons I found:

First of all, the synchronisation every time you open your wallet can be a bit annoying, but at least in my case it takes just a few seconds every time I open it (a few minutes when I first executed it after the installation) and not 1 hour like in the previous post.

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Porfirii-Petrovich/Others/main/Wasabi4.png

And last, but not least, I have an issue that may be just mine because of my computer being a bit old or something, but using MacOS (Monterey) and Wasabi Wallet v.2.0.1.1, I simply cannot minimise the window, because it pops-up immediately. I hope it gets fixed in the next update, it is a bit annoying, but nothing too serious, and the pros far outweigh the cons.

That said, it only remains for me to add that it is an honor to be one of the standard bearers of this project in the forum. Keep up the good work!


EDIT after being criticized by some for reviewing before actually using CoinJoin: I anonymised 0.01676 BTC for just 0.00005 BTC in "Economic mode": that is 1$ for 335$, or a 0,3%, which is ridiculously cheap IMHO.

Partially Paid!  ;)

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Wasabi Wallet Review
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Why You Should Use the New Bitcoin Wallet, Wasabi

Wasabi is a new Bitcoin wallet that provides a much safer alternative to your current Bitcoin wallet. In this article, we will discuss why you should use Wasabi instead of your current Bitcoin wallet.
What Is Wasabi? - Wasabi is a Bitcoin wallet designed with security in mind.
It provides secure storage of your coins and private keys and takes several steps to ensure the safety of its users.
You can even connect to other RPC nodes.

One of the most important benefits of using Wasabi is its security. Wasabi has an advanced security system that makes it difficult for hackers to break into your account and steal your Bitcoins.
It also has an offline mode, which helps protect against hackers who might try to attack your device while you’re connected to the internet or even after you disconnect from the internet.

Another benefit of using Wasabi is its privacy features. Unlike some other wallets, Wasabi does not store any of your private keys on its server or on any other third-party server.
This means that no one can access your funds without your knowledge. It’s also easy to restore a wallet in case you can’t access your device or somehow delete the app.
To do this, just follow these steps: Start by downloading the app again ➵ re-entering your password ➵ This will create a new seed phrase ➵ recover all of your funds.

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Best,
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My Review
I downloaded WasabiWallet on my windows 10 device. The downloading process was smooth and quick. After installing WasabiWallet, the first thing that I noticed was the simplicity of the user interface, it was simple but not boring. The colors were not dull like other wallets I have used in the past, there seems to bring life to the wallet.

https://i.ibb.co/vBjkYhF/IMG-20220718-WA0018.jpg (https://ibb.co/QcKMdkg)

Creating my wallet was easy, I was asked to write down my recovery phrase, I noticed there was no way to copy the phrase which is a good sign that Wasabi is really about one's privacy and protection. I think the best way to store one's recovery phrase is the old fashioned paper and pen method and Wasabi agrees with me. The copy option suggests it is okay users to store their recovery phrase digitally which is bad. Kudos to WasabiWallet for not making a copy function available.

https://i.ibb.co/sH05QRm/IMG-20220718-WA0011.jpg (https://ibb.co/q5t09jy)

I like that the wallet has a dark mode feature. Personally I'm obsessed with the dark mode feature, I can comfortable use my WasabiWallet any time of the day without bothering my eyes. You can also have the liberty to turn on/off Tor as seen in the image.

https://i.ibb.co/x2Q80Wb/IMG-20220718-WA0002.jpg (https://ibb.co/Tw5qS6G)
Wasabi makes use of Tor to increase customer privacy. They also have the coinjoin feature on default. With this, you don't have to use mixer services which for me is great. You can turnoff the coinjoin in settings if you do not want to use it.
 
Wasabi wallet is user-friendly, the interface is neat and easy to navigate even for a beginner.  WasabiWallet is offers the perfect service - privacy and open sourced, the user is truly in control of his coins. I didn't find any bugs. I will be using WasabiWallet more in the future.

My Experience:  Wasabi Wallet Review

Initial impressions:

Download and installation was fairly quick.  In a few minutes, it was time to start setting it up, tailoring it if you would.  At this point, I created a new wallet by clicking on Create a new wallet.  Afterwards, you will deal with and verify your recovery phrase, so far so good and typical.  Next, you'll need to pic a Coinjoin strategy and even if you customize, you will still see a strategy in your wallet settings.  Here is where I would like to see a truly customizable strategy more so than a customization within a strategy; maybe this could be a consideration for a future release and both could be available instead of just customization within a strategy.  Another nice feature is Network Anonymization (Tor) option in the wallet settings along with the Discreet Mode on the lower left, which hides your balance as well as certain Transaction Details.  There is also a sliding scale along an x, y axis which shows fee and time correlation.

Ease of Use:

Really easy to use and rather intuitive.  To truly test out, I sent a transaction using Coinjoin as the "privacy and anonymity" aspects are appealing.  The Coinjoin feature can take some time, took about an hour or so for me, give or take 15 min, could be quicker for some or longer for others.  The transaction got to where it should and by the looks of the blockchain, it mixed things quite well to the point of being "untraceable/unfollowable" without software assistance, and even then, not so sure how some software packages would perform.  

Verdict:

A great wallet that I will use again.  Wish the fee control was more granular like Electrum, where you get an estimation, before committing, of how many blocks before transmitting.  This wallet also has a strong focus on privacy and anonymity, and one has to determine 1) if the 0.3% fee for the Coinjoin service is it worth it or not and 2) how does this pricing compare to other similar services, and 3) can you deal with the added transaction time.  The answers may vary depending on the individuals' needs, desires, and goals.

My review for the Wasabi wallet:

Starting like a noob:

I searched for "download wasabi" on google, wasabiwallet.io has a pretty weak ranking their. Overall it's ranked 5th/6th with this keyword.  Even a bitcointalk post tops them with this particular keyword.  (https://i.imgur.com/g5sZUqT.png)

I got curious about other keywords on other search engines. It was all good and had #1 place.

But for some reason, on my Azure Windows 11 server when I searched for "wasabi wallet" on bing(internet edge's default search), I get a strange result as #1 (https://i.imgur.com/uzn2ff3.png). Probably a phishing site?
I am unable to replicate this search result on my personal laptop and mobile with bing. But it keeps on showing the same result on azure machine for some reason  ???

So yea, needs a bit of SEO work maybe.

Downloading & Installation process

My mac laptop's OS(MacOS 10,13  :'( ) is outdated for this wallet.(not a surprise since many applications usually are but I install their old versions. Since it's a bitcoin wallet, I refrained from doing so)
I installed it on my remote windows server. It was seamless.

I was asked to set a coinjoin strategy, when I clicked on customize
https://i.imgur.com/KtbySqh.png
There was an option "Coinjoin time preference". I hovered my mouse over the text, hoping there would be more info.
For people who haven't used coinjoin before(like me), some hint about "Coinjoin time" would be helpful. Just like how there are hints for Red coin when we hover over it.

Usage

When I reached the wallet's home (https://i.imgur.com/VrvdmiR.png), for a while I thought it was loading something. But no, it's a design for an empty ledger. I believe there could be better ways to display an empty ledger. Like just displaying a text message "You have no transactions"

I switched to testnet, to experience sending & receiving. Seems like it catches transactions from mempool, so it was pretty quick to update me with incoming transactions. For some reason, the "label" column enjoys majority (https://i.imgur.com/IhH1GaG.png) of space.  
Maybe the wallet could show the receiving address when we click on the label? Because even when I click on "transaction detail" icon, I don't see the receiving address. The same thing for withdrawals, I can only see the label. But no address itself, even when I click on the transaction detail icon.

I know it would defeat the purpose of labeling an address. But it doesn't have to show the address straightaway, only when someone clicks transaction details or a label(as a re-assurance).



If I was crypto-rich and didn't want beggars or IRS to follow my wallet then I would definitely keep using it.

8/10 - No bs wallet with a very cool design.

Why is this campaign paying users to publicly attack community projects? Seems sort of counter to a good advertising campaign and needs to be addressed. I’d appreciate it if the campaign manager would address the situation and resolve it as paying users who attack others with lies seems like bad practice to me.

Edit: Who is funding this campaign?

I think wasabi wallet could be classified as a service.

They have an estimated profit of 9~10  BTC/monthly(follow the money and this estimate is from 2020. Definitely more than that now. Maybe 20?) from the coinjoin service they offer. Being open source is one of its another feature. I wouldn't call it community based.

This is why Wasabi and OP are open to crtiticism

Can you specify what you mean? I doubt very much that it is as you say, that they are paying to attack community projects. I would like to check where you get that interpretation from.

Yea I am curious too. There's nothing about wasabi to call it a community project(nothing wrong with it for obvious reasons),

Wasabi is a privacy-oriented wallet service. It's pretty much very clear. They even have job openings and will accept any contribution to their open source project(if anyone is interested https://wasabiwallet.io/contribution.html).
Paying people to sing praises and no criticism sounds more counter-productive to me.
It's clear that they want to improve and expand. That's why they welcome criticism  :)

He is saying Wasabi is attacking community projects, not that it is a community project itself.

Oops, my bad
https://thumbs.gfycat.com/CrispFirstAurochs-max-1mb.gif

Makes sense(the community project part) but still clueless about which projects are being attacked here. Gonna read previous reviews.

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I downloaded the windows version. Did not notice anything heavy at all on CPU or RAM stress apart from very rare blips which occur when opening and initialising some programs.

I opted to try Wasabi without using the testnet feature and went straight to mix. As there are no funds in the empty wallet the privacy progress stands at 100% but as soon you receive funds it drops to 0% then works up towards 100%.

I created a second wallet which I did not use but it is simple to create and toggle when/if you need that style of setup. With TOR built-in to the program it gives a layer of privacy which can be increased by using a VPN as it does not affect Wasabi functionality but further enhances privacy for those wanting to feel more secure.

After I made a couple of deposits, it took around 6 hours for the first mix to occur which showed around 30% privacy progress but the full amount of the first deposit as “private”.

After allowing the program to run in the background, the mix for the second deposit took another 5 hours or so on top which then took the privacy progress to 98% and both accumulative amount transactions (minus the mix and tx fees) were showing “private”. After that I switched the device off.

That means the first mix took around 6 hours and the second around 11 hours. When checked on the blockchain there were plenty of other transactions listed which would make it either almost impossible for the average person (or extremely difficult for experienced individuals) to try to ascertain a trace.

Later when I switched on the device again and opened Wasabi it was correctly showing 98% and I let it run in the background, after several hours I noticed I realised the mix was up to 99% and another small fee was applied… this was because the setting in Wasabi was defaulted to mix when the program opened. The facility to pause the mix by pressing a button is at the bottom which was is option for those that are happy to use mixed coins stated as "private" but not yet at 100%.

Overall, I am happy with Wasabi during this experience while testing. I will definitely recommend Wasabi to others as it is open source, easy to use and it keeps the process on your own desktop avoiding online mixers and keeping the process simple.



Suggestions:

The first mix took around 6 hours, now I am aware what to expect therefore I will not be worried by seeing 0% privacy progress but for the first time it can be a little daunting for the uninitiated. Maybe modifying the UI to give sort of indicator would help ease nervous users

I would advise those unfamiliar with mixers and also Wasabi to do some online research to understand about how the process actually works. I would also advise to read the FAQ

I would advise users expecting an instant mix that it does not happen. Wasabi is ideal if you want to mix but want to have access to your mixed coins the following day for example or at least after enough time to allow the mix to occur.

I used Ubuntu 18.04 to test the Wasabi wallet. So I downloaded the .dep file from the official website (https://wasabiwallet.io/index.html#download) and followed the instructions from their documentation page (https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/InstallPackage.html#debian-and-ubuntu) on how to verify and install it to be sure I won't make any mistake.

After verifying the signature and installing the wallet, I run it for the first time and it immediately found an old wallet on my hard drive that I totally forgot about and didn't know it exists. So instead of asking me to create a new wallet, Wasabi started loading the old wallet (this proves it maintains backward compatibility as the old file was created with the older version).
Wasabi says that the time needed for downloading and processing bitcoin network data depends on the size of my wallet. However, in my case, this process took several minutes although my wallet received a single transaction.
I also noticed when running Wasabi for the first time that my device (good specs) became slow and laggy. I didn't experience this with bitcoin core.

After the wallet finished syncing and opened up, the balance field showed something like this: "####". At first, I thought there might be something wrong like broken wallet or connection syncing issue or maybe the wallet is simply empty. Then I realized that this is one of Wasabi features (to hide the balance for privacy reasons). Instead of using "#" I suggest using asterisks "*" which I believe is more intuitive as everyone one knows asterisks are used for hidden text.

When checking the Setting tab, I found that starting coin joining for amounts above xx is enabled by default. The same for ignoring dust amounts (0.00005btc which is not dust by any means). In my opinion, such features that require deducting money from the wallet have to be disabled by default.

Finally, here is my review of WasabiWallet, tested on my win 10 PC.

I have to admit that the installation itself went faster than I expected. there is no unnecessary question through instaling.
However, for example, I would like to be able to install it in a custom directory, rather than default target like /app/roaming. there are plenty of reasons for that.

Using dark mode, at first glance everything is acceptable. however, I would have put together the menu a little better. we have additional settings and functions in several different places. I believe that it could be arranged more simply.

https://i.ibb.co/Tv6fXKs/image.png (https://ibb.co/K0dPZNJ)

In receive tab, I would like to have the possibility to see my addresses. Now I only have labels, so it's a bit tiring to get to the address because it requires a few more actions.
The first address which I used to receive coins, now I can't find anywhere. Behind labels are other unused addresses.
When sending coins it will be fine if there "send all" button or something like that. it is also completely unnecessary to have a separate tab for advanced fee options, there is enough space and it will be fine if you can see which the recommended fee of which will be used.

I tried to connect them to my Trezor wallet, but he didn't manage to do that. I get the first screen on my hardware, but the option to enter a pin does not work
(Trezor one, with the latest firmware updates)

https://i.ibb.co/0DYyS5C/image.png (https://ibb.co/h72Fj0B)

at one point something happened with the connection, although he was connected to 12 peers, the wallet was offline. My internet connection was fine at that point.

https://i.ibb.co/SKWtj9T/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

since the first wallet I created, I forgot the password. Trying to access using the seed phrase but that was not enough. the wallet itself also has a recovery password option, but it ended unsuccessfully. So I create another new one.

I send around 0.0193BTC there. I choose the Coinjoin strategy "maximize speed" and Coinjoining started 20 minutes after the deposit. Privacy progress varied from 7% up to 65% and back to 24%.

I kept the wallet running and waited for 100% privacy, but that didn't happen.
When I check my receiving address on explorer, all coins mixed very fast. (about 2 hours)
however, the wallet continued to do conjoin and after all, now I have some left in my wallet 0.00999351 BTC I believe it stopped there because by default autostart Coinjoin 0.01.
Therefore, the Coinjoin fee cost me around 0.01 BTC, because even after the end he continued to work.
There is a message that further mixing is uneconomical.

https://i.ibb.co/g9HkJcp/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

Wasabi Wallet will be a good Wallet to be used in desktop or laptop. From the interface and the features on the screen, it is more attracting. Though I have seen n0nce thread on wasabi and read the analogy (Overview).  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5405325.0 and also Ratimov scanning and skimming of the desktop version of the wallet (overview) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5286821.0
 I have not used it before but is like I will try it to Know the real use of the wallet so I can make comments with confidence on the wallet. khaled0111, you said you use Ubuntu windows, is it normal as other windows? Such as windows 7, 8 and 10. Because in my desktop, I have partition the system with windows 7 and Ubuntu but since when I installed it I have not used it. So I can't really tell how it works. I also want to thank all those users that review the Wasabi Wallet for smaooth and clean uses.

You messed up something here. The "Ubuntu windows" version does not exist, even khaled did not say that he had such a thing. Ubuntu is specific Linux distribution and is not in any way related to Microsoft software.

Lmo the last I checked this is a review thread, so if you have not tested the wallet why are you commenting here and tagging others, I can see this is for merit begging as I have seen that in your history, you can have tons of merits just by being a booth sucker.

I am scanning through this thread a bit; there are some really nice and thorough reviews that answered some open questions of mine, and some are... let's say 'different'.

Here are a few examples I noticed pretty much back-to-back endorsing the wallet even though CoinJoin didn't work or they didn't try it.. ;D
Please, people, if you write an honest good review, you will get your reward from icopress, no matter if you praise the wallet or not. You don't have to pretend something is great and recommendable if you couldn't get its main feature (CoinJoin) even going or don't understand it. Not to blame you; that's on the software, the software is made for 'everyone', so it should explain everything and not leave anything unclear. These CoinJoin rounds cost a lot of money, so if I was a Wasabi user, I'd want to really know what I'm getting for my money.

In the event any member could not (or did not CoinJoin), it would be difficult to take the rest of the review seriously thus making it no longer a candidate for the 0.002 BTC review reward.

There were 30 members selected by icopress to provide reviews. By reading some of the reviews, I would find it difficult to believe that all reviewers have been genuine in their reviews. The three reviews you have highlighted below are very sub-standard but thankfully there have been several detailed reviews that bring a lot of information that would be appreciated by Wasabi.

To clear things out:

I explain in my review the reasons why I didn't try coinjoin (yet), but I informed myself about this service before I wrote my post, of course. After using it last week, I can only reiterate my satisfaction with CoinJoin. You said that "These CoinJoin rounds cost a lot of money, so if I was a Wasabi user, I'd want to really know what I'm getting for my money". I anonymised 0.01676 BTC for just 0.00005 BTC in "Economic mode": that is 1$ for 335$, or a 0,3%, which is ridiculously cheap IMHO.

On the other hand, you can read in my review some flaws that must be addressed, but to me the overall valuation is very positive. In fact, I am not a candidate in their signature campaign for a week and a half (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5401963.msg60589837#msg60589837) and I proudly keep their signature until I find a new campaign, for free, not because I am endorsing anything for money, but because I genuinely like this project. So please, don't judge if you are not sure about your hunches.


This is your opinion. If you read my entire review, I explain that I wouldn't repeat, as a Mac user, what others had masterfully explained before me about installation, and I thought it appropriate to limit myself to commenting on a few points that had not been addresed in previous reviews, not as a programmer, that I am not, but as the average Wasabi user that I am.


Please, stop criticizing and let's keep building together. I didn't know that this was a competition.

My 2 cents:
I have not used Coin joint Just because I am not interested in this kind of service even if this is available.
This was also not a request for the review...

I have tested the wallet using like another wallet (there are always interisting factors to be noted :) )
I have made a transaction (receive and send btc) in order to test some features that I need for my routine usage.
because its interesting make a a comparison with several differents wallets I am using (even some "old wallets" on offline laptop).
I dont See any deficiency if I have not used Coinjoin mixing :) the fact It was available doesnt mean that I have to use It.

I reviewed the Wasabi Wallet Version 2.0.1.3 for Windows.

I will focus on the user experience while using the wallet as an average user, and leave the technical details up to others with more expertise. The device in use is my secondary laptop with an older Intel CPU and Windows 10 OS. The software is easy to download from the official site. In my case I downloaded Windows 10+ installer from: https://www.wasabiwallet.io/#download

First Start:

After installing the software and accepting terms, you are presented with the user interface that looks very intuitive and clean, with a dark color scheme, which I really liked. This is my first time to use the Wasabi Wallet software and I didn't really know what to expect but the interface is easy to understand and provides the description in each and every function, so it won't be a burden for someone who don't really know what they're doing.

After creating a new wallet and writing down the backup seed phrase, I was now ready to proceed with the next step, which is choosing a CoinJoin strategy. Wasabi Wallet's developers have made sure that everything is explained simply so that this step is also intuitive, even though I am not familiar with the technical aspects of CoinJoin transactions. After completing this step, the wallet is now ready to use

As a first step, I funded my wallet by selecting the "receive" option, and then I went through a two-step wizard where I first had to add a label to the address. This is a bit different than other wallets I've used. Receiving coins works as expected, but this is the basic functionality of every wallet. As soon as a transaction is confirmed, the "Waiting to auto-start coinjoin" message appears. I find it a bit unsettling that auto-coinjoin is on by default, but I understand that Wasabi is designed with privacy in mind. (I will update this review when the coin mixing is complete)

Conclusion:

Based on my testing, I found Wasabi Wallet to have a number of unique features, especially CoinJoin, that make it stand out from other wallets. However, my own opinions on CoinJoin are very much non-existent because I have yet to actually use it with any of my coins. I do, however, think this is an extremely promising development in cryptocurrency privacy. All things considered, since Wasabi Wallet has different modes appropriate for different types of users, I believe it is a very good wallet even for someone who doesn't like or doesn't use CoinJoin. It's also very well designed, and integrates with hardware wallets that should make people a lot more comfortable when holding their coins. As a result, I will be using Wasabi Wallet a lot more in the future.

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Guys, we have 3 slots open!

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I have already reviewed Wasabi but wanted to write something for the new reviewers to consider.

I read some reviews here for one reason or another the reviewer did not (or could not) mix. I would advise new reviewers to at least use a small amount of Bitcoin just to understand how coinjoin in Wasabi works so they can evaluate what it brings to the table. Failing that at least to use the testnet.

I hope the reviews are from people that will continue using Wasabi after they review it, in the same way that others have done. I am using Wasabi as my go to wallet for mixing and I think the tiny amount you have to pay for the coinjoin service fee is easily well worth it.

Reviewers will receive 0.002 BTC therefore they should not worry about paying cents for the coinjoin. I am looking forward to reading more reviews.

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i use wasabi (for coinjoin feature) i'm glad to write a honest review (i use samurai too)

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Welcome!

Incipit

I finally have the opportunity to have my say on a wallet that I use and that I would like to improve, and I am sure that my outburst will be read (thanks)

I approached wasabi wallet because I was very enticed by the coinjoin option, which promises a high level of privacy. I talked about this option with fellow computer forensic experts who work for the police. CoinJoin is a pain in the ass for them. Confirm the goodness of the idea.

However wasabi wallet, although it is exceptional for this, it is far from being the wallet I would like. There are many small things that don't suit me and that I would like to change (for the better) for the good of the wallet itself, not for my whim nor to be able to write this review. Because as I said before, I used wasabi.

Start

https://i.imgur.com/guixFJS.png

The setup process is fast (yes I had to do it again, with the excuse I installed in another machine, the office one).
It proceeds quickly without hitches and without breaking the boxes.


https://i.imgur.com/FWL6yWO.png

the user experience is simplified, few buttons and very large. A user who is not good at the computer is not lost. Good. Optimal

https://i.imgur.com/GAZeUzW.png

You can connect hardware wallet (only bad images) I understand why Ledger Nano and Trezor are supported. The other two I don't understand what they are (it would be better to have some labels to understand or a tooltip)

Ok a little less well.

I create a new wallet, and here begins the thing that makes me angry.
I can only use a 12 word seed.
I mean, we break our heads to use CoinJoin and then I can't decide to use 24 words? If it fits, I can't find it or the option isn't visible.
I don't like this at all.

https://i.imgur.com/zxWU810.png

The coinjoin setup is excellent, even with customization. Very easy, three buttons and for the more experienced ones, go custom.

I enter the wallet. Very easy to use.
Where are the proxy setups?

There are not.
Let's go back to the previous criticism, we break our heads to use CoinJoin and then I can't use a proxy? I have to put a transparent proxy downstream. Phoenix also allows proxies and has included a TOR client.

Bad very bad

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So I want, I decide to send funds. I'd like to send them via LN.
Can not be done.
Withdraw via LN? Can not be done.

Why should I use such a wallet? Complex.
I like CoinJoin, a lot. But I can't use wasabi as my first wallet.

Final
Pro:
- CoinJoin
- Nice UX
Cons:
- No proxy setup
- Less security with seed (12 words)
- No LN
- No advanced features requested by advanced user of bitcoin
- No mobile version

i use wasabi like first wallet?
response: no

i want wasabi improve himself?
response: yes, i LOVE wasabi and CoinJoin


@icopress please let read this to wasabi team, is important (proxy/seed) thanks
if any of wasabi team want to comment it, can and i response kindly.. because i love wasabi (i try samurai too)

I downloaded WasabiWallet 2.0.1.3 for MACOS 10.15+ INTEL
The DMG file was easy to download and install. It has an easy setup steps and user friendly GUI.  I will also commend the developers for the brief description of what features the wallet has, it  serves as a guide both to individuals new to Bitcoin and Bitcoin investors as well on what they stand to gain from using the Wasabi wallet.

https://i.imgur.com/0ZrHITK.png https://i.imgur.com/4veGFbU.png
Wasabi has an easy wallet setup options making recovering wallet with seed phrase much easier and creating new new wallet less time consuming.
https://i.imgur.com/iG5Dng1.png
Of all the options listed to add a wallet i could not connect to is the hardware wallet because i haven't gotten myself one.
Creating a new wallet was easy and the three random seed phrase confirmation made a huge improvement on other non-custodial wallets but the limitation is the inability to extend seed phrase. Importing wallets and recovering wallets were pretty much easy to setup. I tried all three and was able to create new wallet, recover and import my wallets  from my files and through my seed phrase excellent  but i could not find my balance a new address was generated for me on my recovered wallet address and i couldn't view balance or my used address i was thinking i would have been prompted with a message to either retain my old address or generate a new one.

The extra security provided is another plus which means even if my system isn't passworded my wallet is giving me some extra privacy and security. I will suggest if finger print can be added to the security measure this way it will give users options of what security pattern to chose.
This can just be an added functionality for uniqueness in wallet feature

However the search menu seems incomplete because it only provides information within the wallet. There should be an added feature like searching for key words on google or any other search engine. Example a link to what coinjoin mean so that even an average Bitcoin user can look up for words using the search engine.
https://i.imgur.com/lrBbAxT.png

It took  longer time to download and process Bitcoin network data on my pc. I have to reopen the wallet twice and checked my settings yet nothing changed.

Variety of wallet addresses is another point of concern. So far the wallet only provides Bech32, If Bech32m (taproot) or Base58 (P2SH-sigwet) addresses it can improve on business transactions to transact securely as well with  



Making deposit on Wasabi
I made my first deposit so to better have a feel of the wallet, my first observation about the wallet is the inability to click on the amount of coin i wish to send from my wallet, i had to go back to write out the value of coin i wished to send before making the transfer. It will be nice if Wasabi wallet has a button for max and min amount saving the time of going back to do some calculation of coin before executing transactions.

Alternatively instead of using a transfer button to alternate between USD and BTC each should have their separate columns for each option

https://i.imgur.com/lL3lH4v.png

The detailed explanation of the transaction using a preview receipt made the wallet exceptional as well as how i could customise the receivers address with a name incase of future transaction made tx more fun.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ96epX.png https://i.imgur.com/APZEcRl.png


In conclusion

• The wallets should get extra wallet addresses and a QR code
• The seed phrase should have an option to extension
• The tx menu should have max and min amount on both the USD and BTC buttons [/b]
  [/b] The search menu should have a direct link to a web browser for detail explanation of some key terms on the wallet[/b]
  

Isn't this feature only available on partially or fully custodial wallet ? Except they also add option to receive via LN or more send bitcoin to an address you don't own have the private keys to which the wallet would in return credit you with its equivalent on LN ?

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My Review;

Truth be told, I've also been using Samurai Wallet on android phone for well over 2 years or thereabout and I first got to read about it with a post Lauda recommending it to a user, then I gave it try and I barely looked back ever since.

The first thing that draw mean to this is the conjoin which is also a feature available on Samurai wallet but I've never used it because I've never needed to.


Now let's get to Wasabi Wallet;

Installation and Design.

- I downloaded the program and ran it on a Windows 11 Pro Edition.
- The installation process was seamless and pretty straight forward, It couldn't have been any easier.
- The UI (user interface), the user interface is good, at least that of the wallet set up preference and having both light and dark theme is also nice.
- The UX (user experience) isn't so great imo, it's not beginner friendly to be honest, it is quite stressful to navigate through the wallet and the buttons being spread on all corners of the wallet is also an eyesore, making it somewhat mentally/experience stressful, it's better to have all the buttons aligned on just one side of the wallet (perhaps left), it would make it less clumsy and uncoordinated.
- The search function is highly helpful and somewhat complements the clumsiness of the wallet page.

https://i.imgur.com/2PD04ci.png


Functions

- As other users have emphasized prior, the 12 seeds phrase is less secure between able to choose a different amount of words phrase for a wallet that is all about privacy and security should prioritized.
- I like that another layer of privacy with Network Anonymization (TOR) was an added option, provided it's actually functional, but the connection status thus show that TOR is running and also the numbers of peers connected
- During my first installation, I didn't add a password, because I wanted to set it as fast as possible but I discovered I could not add or change my password after setting it up, so I had to set it up over again, but still after the password has been set one cannot change it again, It's better to have the option of being able to change without necessarily needing to set up the wallet again.
- I like how simple and very explanatory the tx sending page and tx preview are, they are very explicit and would prevent any form of possible sending mistake, be it amount, address or even overpaying for a transaction.

https://i.imgur.com/ZIEmCBZ.png

https://i.imgur.com/A67Ruuy.png

https://i.imgur.com/IcAfCVn.png

NB: I used testnet network so I really couldn't get the detailed function of the coinjoin feature or how it works on the testnet, because my transactions are having just two number of outputs, the receieving and then address (Mine) which receives the change, and the privacy progress remains at a 0%, but when I switche back to mainnet it does shows a 100% privacy.

https://i.imgur.com/SyRERoc.png

**I'll also try to use the coinjoin feature on the Mainnet in a couple of days, I don't want to withdraw from an exchange just for this reason alone, so I'll update this post provided I have additional observations and suggestions.

Conclusion:
My opinion is that Wasabi Wallet is still a bit far from a finished product, although idea behind it is great enough to consider it the first choice wallet on my PC since I don't have wallet I use on it.

Thank you all, payment is on the way, the review campaign is over!  ;)

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All your comments, criticisms and suggestions will be passed on to the Wasabi team immediately!

Thank you icopress for running this Wasabi Wallet reviews thread. It offered a wide array of differing experiences from those that used testnet to those that deposited but did not coinjoin as well as those that used most facilities including coinjoin.

I hope the feedback helps the Wasabi Wallet developers as they continue updating and improving the service  ;)

I would like to hear their response to all these suggestions, did they get what they wanted. now we are all connected in some way  :D, why not be involved in further development?