Wasabi Wallet - Open Source, Noncustodial Coinjoin Software

[Kruw]

I believe that it will be in the future, but I prefer to see all the changes brought by an update before I accept it. Regardless of the type of software, each new update brings a certain type of risk because it has not been fully tested in live use.

Wasabi v2.0.6 "Juggernaut" just went live! Here's the full changelog... there's 527 PRs merged  

Read more about the new update in the announcement post: https://blog.wasabiwallet.io/wasabi-latest-release-2-0-6-is-out/

Download Wasabi: https://wasabiwallet.io/#download

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[bitmover]

Apart from this, there is nothing more precise or a log about what changes the new update brings? "Many more cool improvements" can mean anything

There will be several blog posts explaining the improvements in this version. There's a lot of of subtle behavior changes that make the wallet "smarter" about when to coinjoin and when not to coinjoin, performance improvements so there's less loading and less CPU/GPU consumption, UI polish, and codebase cleanup that will make future development more productive.

I will make an alert for everyone.

I was looking for your blog, and then a found a phising site . Luckily, phantom wallet (browser extension) told me about it.




This was the first Bing result when searching for 'wasabi blog android app"



Then, I learned the real website is https://blog.wasabiwallet.io/

[Kruw]

Then, I learned the real website is https://blog.wasabiwallet.io/

Yes, there are many phishing sites that appear in search results.

[Kruw]

Safety coinjoins are a new default behavior in Wasabi 2.0.6 that protect users from spending their coins in a noticeable way. Check out this new blog to learn the details: https://blog.wasabiwallet.io/exploring-secure-coinjoin-protocols/

[Julien_Olynpic]

According to the new release of Wasabi Wallet v2.0.6 - Juggernaut, the application has received new features:
1. Now the wallet supports new hardware wallets - Blockstream Jade and BitBox02.
2. The Safety Coinjoin function has appeared, which

ensures a minimum of two rounds of coinjoin for the first Bitcoin deposit into an empty wallet, preventing common coin consolidation pitfalls.

3. RPC Server Improvements: The RPC Server now offers 11 new calls.
4. The overall performance of the application has improved. Reduced wallet loading time by 60%.
5. Improved user interface. You can rename the wallet directly from the interface.
6. New PGP key for secure reporting of software vulnerabilities.
7. Also several other minor improvements.
  Releases · zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi (github.com)

[DrBeer]

Hi everyone !
I configured a new laptop, at one time put Wasabi-2.0.6

First of all the description of the changes is impressive ! It's not often to find a product whose release is similar to a new minor version in terms of fixes/improvements

And now the questions:
1. I once long ago already asked a question, or wanted to ask ... Are there considered variants of release of versions under ARM ? Or the software uses instruction sets of x86/AMD64 architecture ?
2. Why is there no folder selection in the installer ?
3. Is a portable version planned ?

[Kruw]

And now the questions:
1. I once long ago already asked a question, or wanted to ask ... Are there considered variants of release of versions under ARM ? Or the software uses instruction sets of x86/AMD64 architecture?

Yes, here's the supported versions: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/blob/master/WalletWasabi.Documentation/WasabiCompatibility.md#officially-supported-architectures

Here's an issue tracking ARM support: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/issues/4051

2. Why is there no folder selection in the installer?

There is an open feature request for this - https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/issues/3456

3. Is a portable version planned?

A mobile version is on the roadmap, but there's no immediate plans to build one.

[ABCbits]

3. Is a portable version planned?

A mobile version is on the roadmap, but there's no immediate plans to build one.

By portable version, i think he actually mean something like AppImage file or single executable file (which open Wasabi when use run it).

[DrBeer]

And now the questions:
1. I once long ago already asked a question, or wanted to ask ... Are there considered variants of release of versions under ARM ? Or the software uses instruction sets of x86/AMD64 architecture?

Yes, here's the supported versions: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/blob/master/WalletWasabi.Documentation/WasabiCompatibility.md#officially-supported-architectures

Here's an issue tracking ARM support: https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/issues/4051

2. Why is there no folder selection in the installer?

There is an open feature request for this - https://github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabi/issues/3456

3. Is a portable version planned?

A mobile version is on the roadmap, but there's no immediate plans to build one.

Hi Kruw !
Thanks for the answers !

I will submit a request for a function to select a folder for installation - it seems to me to be a standard function, for applications.

Portable version is a little bit different, it is not mobile, but "portable", which is installed not through the installer, but conditionally speaking, by unpacking the archive into a folder selected by the user, bypassing the process of classic installation.

[bitmover]

A mobile version is on the roadmap, but there's no immediate plans to build one.

Hi Kruw !
Thanks for the answers !

I will submit a request for a function to select a folder for installation - it seems to me to be a standard function, for applications.

Portable version is a little bit different, it is not mobile, but "portable", which is installed not through the installer, but conditionally speaking, by unpacking the archive into a folder selected by the user, bypassing the process of classic installation.

Portable version is very nice.

You can put it in a pen drive, or at some cloud service , email, etc... it might be handy when you are aware of the risks.
Even electrum has one.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154451.0

[inspace]

Can someone explain to me how I can make a CoinCoin transaction myself?

Do I understand correctly that when creating a transaction I need to add, say, 15 of my own btc addresses taken inside my Electrum wallet - with random amounts and returning the balance to the original bitcoin address using bc132131exempl, using the function (!)

And before creating a transaction, do I need to make sure that funds are sent to these addresses from 15 btc addresses? That is, I need to distribute the wallet balance into small amounts in advance. It’s just that in this case you will need at least two transactions, one for preparation, the second for CoinJoin.

[Chikito]

Just updated Wasabi 2.0.6 from the yellow logo right bottom wallet, all going smoothly and wallet loading is faster than before the update.
So please make sure after an update, if you pin Wasabi wallet on the taskbar, the file won't respond after you remove it and change to the new update on the desktop bar.

how I can make a CoinCoin transaction myself?

it's simple, You can create a new wallet using Wasabi (without using a different software wallet like electrum) by "add wallet" button. Create new wallet name > continue > and save 12 word mnemonic seed.

[Kruw]

Can someone explain to me how I can make a Coinjoin transaction myself?

Do I understand correctly that when creating a transaction I need to add, say, 15 of my own btc addresses taken inside my Electrum wallet - with random amounts and returning the balance to the original bitcoin address using bc132131exempl, using the function (!)

And before creating a transaction, do I need to make sure that funds are sent to these addresses from 15 btc addresses? That is, I need to distribute the wallet balance into small amounts in advance. It’s just that in this case you will need at least two transactions, one for preparation, the second for CoinJoin.

Coinjoins in Wasabi 2.0 are automatic. You just use your wallet normally, coinjoins will trigger after you receive new funds or create change from sending funds. If you already have funds in Electrum, you would have to send them to Wasabi using an on chain transaction since Electrum seeds can't be imported into most (any?) other wallets.

[examplens]

Coinjoins in Wasabi 2.0 are automatic. You just use your wallet normally, coinjoins will trigger after you receive new funds or create change from sending funds. If you already have funds in Electrum, you would have to send them to Wasabi using an on chain transaction since Electrum seeds can't be imported into most (any?) other wallets.

What does it mean? That means my funds will be constantly mixed and you will charge a commission?

I couldn't find a way to turn off the Coinjoin function either. If it activates automatically, it means that it is mandatory to use it in Wasabi.

What should be the deposit for CoinJoin to start working?

As I know there is nothing about minimum deposit. "Inputs of 0.01 BTC or below don't pay coordinator fees, nor do remixes, even after one transaction."

You can try with testnet, if you want to make sure before using.

[Kruw]

What does it mean? That means my funds will be constantly mixed and you will charge a commission?

Your funds are coinjoined until all of your UTXOs are private. The 0.3% coordinator fee is only charged for new deposits over 0.01 BTC, but there are mining fees for every coinjoin transaction.

What should be the deposit for CoinJoin to start working?

By default, coinjoin begins automatically once your total balance is at least 0.01 BTC. Coinjoining with a small balance is not recommended because mining fees cost a constant amount no matter what value is spent.

In what cases can my coins be blocked?

You can be temporarily blocked as an anti-DoS precaution if you disrupted a previous round by disconnecting during the signing phase, causing the coinjoin countdown to reset for all the other participants. There's also a blacklist of addresses for funds that are involved in criminal activity like phishing/malware/credit card fraud as well as those on the OFAC sanction list.

I couldn't find a way to turn off the Coinjoin function either. If it activates automatically, it means that it is mandatory to use it in Wasabi.

It's not mandatory, you can turn autocoinjoin off from the coinjoin settings in the ". . ." menu at the top right part of your client.

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It's not mandatory, you can turn autocoinjoin off from the coinjoin settings in the ". . ." menu at the top right part of your client.

My mistake, I was looking for Coinjoin settings on the connected Ledger hardware wallet.   

[DrBeer]

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Portable version is very nice.

You can put it in a pen drive, or at some cloud service , email, etc... it might be handy when you are aware of the risks.
Even electrum has one.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154451.0

Portable versions are always handy. You actually get a relocatable and "mobile" (in terms of usability) application, which can also be always in your pocket. What you can't get with a full-fledged application installed in the operating system.
In short, it seems to me that if there are no technological problems, a portable version would be in high demand!

[Julien_Olynpic]

In fact, this is a very good wallet, it is unique in some way on the market. But personally, I would like to see more additional functions in it. In my opinion, he is very ascetic. It may not be bad, but personally there is a lot missing from it for me. I would ideally like to see a more developed system for recovering private information. For example:
1. Restore different seed formats. Not only 12 words, but also 15, 18, 24.
2. It is possible to restore other popular seed formats. For example, Electrum seed format.
3. Allow the encrypted seed to be restored.
4. Recovery using a private key, using an encrypted private key.
5. Multi-signature wallet support.
6. Built-in DEX.

[satscraper]

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1. Restore different seed formats. Not only 12 words, but also 15, 18, 24.

12 words SEED is expected  to be standard in the field. Other wallets are gradually shifted to it.  

2. It is possible to restore other popular seed formats. For example, Electrum seed format.

Would be bad feature. First, it would be confusing. Second, putting the use of SEED belonging to  any other wallet (including Electrum) is a bad practice. I'm against it.

6. Built-in DEX.

Not necessary to implement the stuff that could threaten the code integrity and potentially to user's stash.

3. Allow the encrypted seed to be restored.

Not clear for me. SEED is not encrypted.

[ABCbits]

In fact, this is a very good wallet, it is unique in some way on the market. But personally, I would like to see more additional functions in it. In my opinion, he is very ascetic. It may not be bad, but personally there is a lot missing from it for me. I would ideally like to see a more developed system for recovering private information. For example:
1. Restore different seed formats. Not only 12 words, but also 15, 18, 24.
2. It is possible to restore other popular seed formats. For example, Electrum seed format.
3. Allow the encrypted seed to be restored.
4. Recovery using a private key, using an encrypted private key.
5. Multi-signature wallet support.
6. Built-in DEX.

1. I haven't tried it, but i expect it should be possible since Wasabi explicitly state they support BIP 39. Source, https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/BIPs.html.
2. I agree with @satscraper here. In addition, user should be encouraged to move their Bitcoin from Electrum to Wasabi by creating one or more transaction.
3. In case you refer to additional text or passphrase when you generate BIP 39, it's not encryption feature.
4. It's good idea, although i expect it'll supported in form of sweeping the coins (which associated with the private key) to address on opened wallet.
5. CoinJoin is big part of Wasabi, so personally i don't expect it'll be supported since you need to sign transaction many times quickly during CoinJoin process.
6. I also agree with @satscraper it's not really needed.