[END] WasabiWallet.io Review Campaign | 0.002 BTC/Review

[icopress]

Missed me? Or was I disqualified?

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.  

[darkv0rt3x]

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.

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.

[Uang_kartal]

payment confirmed, thank you very much sir.

[gunhell16]

Missed me? Or was I disqualified?

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.  

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.

[gunhell16]

My WASABI wallet reivew:

What is WASABI WALLET?

Wasabi Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial, privacy focused Bitcoin wallet for desktop. It implements a trustless privacy technique, called Chaumian CoinJoin.

Source: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WasabiDoc

Why WASABI?

This is the place with an introduction to privacy in general, and why especially financial privacy is so important. Here is covered how Bitcoin is already good for privacy, much better than the incumbent monetary system. And why Wasabi can make Bitcoin an even better tool of self-defense by default.

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

How to use WASABI wallet?



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.




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.



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.

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.

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.

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.

[FontSeli]

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.

[JollyGood]

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

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

[icopress]

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

Jolly, I think July 25th is ok. 

[JollyGood]

Thank you icopress 

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

Jolly, I think July 25th is ok. 

[bitbollo]

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.

[Porfirii]

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:


When the message pops-up...


...click on the three rounded dots and then create exception...


...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.



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.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Wasabi Wallet Review


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.

-
Best,
Swordsoffreedom

[Pokapoka124]

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.



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.



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.


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.

[2stout]

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.

[edgycorner]

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.

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. 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

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, 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 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.

[OgNasty]

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?

[edgycorner]

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.

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

Suggestions, ideas, criticism are welcome only if it's not abstract.

[Poker Player]

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.

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.

[edgycorner]

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.

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  

[Poker Player]

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.

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),

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