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"If we take care to build good stuff in an honest, transparent way–and this is also why open source is so incredibly important–then we can build a new financial system that actually scales without compromising on the core values"
Thank you @npub1cj8…rz4u for hosting @npub1ryr…yjc6! ❤️
Watch the full video here 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b0ghJJMzlc

2024-08-20 10:08:07

Which came first: the habit of saving or #bitcoin?
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2024-08-14 10:16:17

Meet @npub1d9u…yh73, the dynamic host of the 'Robin Seyr: Daily Bitcoin Podcast'!
🎙️ Every day, he brings fresh insights from different Bitcoiners, driving conversations about Bitcoin's role in reshaping our financial system.
search on YouTube --> @RobinSeyr
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2024-08-12 09:09:21

It's not that vacations are getting pricier; it's that fiat currency keeps devaluing. 📉💸
In 2014, $1,000 equaled 2 BTC. By 2024, the same vacation costs 0.02 BTC. While dollar prices rose 20% (same vacation today is 1,200$), Bitcoin’s value soared, costing vastly fewer BTC.
#bitcoin
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2024-08-06 23:00:27

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Yes, it does

2024-08-06 08:49:47

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It works with Sparrow as well, as it's part of our HWI integration!

2024-08-05 19:21:47

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Great work demonstrating this attack!
The BitBox02 was actually the first wallet to fix this:
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/anti-klepto-explained-protection-against-leaking-private-keys/

2024-08-05 19:15:34

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Here's an easy explainer on how this works and how we mitigate it:
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/how-almost-all-hardware-wallets-can-steal-your-seed/

2024-08-05 19:14:32

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We have Anti-Klepto implemented.
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/anti-klepto-explained-protection-against-leaking-private-keys/

2024-08-01 07:26:38

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Get your Independence Pack now: https://shop.bitbox.swiss/en/products/bitcoin-independence-pack-73/

2024-08-01 07:25:39

Perfect launch day for the Steelwallet Pro—Aug 1st! 🇨🇭 It's Swiss National Day & marks the end of the 2017 Blocksize War, which upheld Bitcoin's distributed nature. Who was here already? 😎
Today, secure your Bitcoin with top protection (link in the comments):
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2024-07-25 10:33:43

Did someone say silent payments? 🤫
We have just signed the first ever silent payment transaction on a hardware wallet!
Coming to your BitBox02 soon!
https://video.nostr.build/b45e4e77e4b8366ae00510c5899802574ffee0ff61b1f547cc26125ca5884d88.mp4

2024-07-24 10:01:34

When the price of a roof over your head outpaces your paycheck, it's time to question our financial system. #bitcoin
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2024-07-24 07:38:29

¡Hola amigos! ✨ Starting today, we offer customer support in Spanish! All our Spanish-speaking friends can now write to us in their language and receive answers en español.
For assistance, send a message to [support@bitbox.swiss]. ¡Gracias! ❤️
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2024-07-16 11:06:30

Internet users after 15 years: about 10,000
Bitcoin users after 15 years: about 100,000,000
We're just scratching the surface of what’s possible. 🚀
Instead of thinking about what we could've bought, let's focus on maximizing our future opportunities!https://m.primal.net/JSjz.png

2024-07-15 12:31:10

The history of hardware wallets:
Using a Bitcoin wallet is (almost) normal today, but when Bitcoin was first created, such wallets didn't exist.
Early Bitcoin users had to rely on rudimentary methods to manage and store their private keys, which were susceptible to high security risks.
Over time, Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) have revolutionized how users interact with their Bitcoins, significantly enhancing the security and usability of wallets. Here the BIPs that led to hardware wallets:
- BIP32 (2012): Hierarchical Deterministic Wallets
What it is: This BIP introduced a system where all Bitcoin keys could be generated from a single seed, known as Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) Wallets.
Impact: It improved security by reducing the need for frequent backups and enhanced privacy by allowing users to generate new addresses for each transaction, all recoverable from the same seed.
- BIP39 (2013): Mnemonic Code for Generating Deterministic Keys
What it is: BIP39 proposed a method for converting the seed used in an HD wallet into a mnemonic phrase made up of easy-to-remember words.
Impact: It made wallet backup and restoration more user-friendly. Instead of needing to secure complex keys, users can now recover their entire wallet using a simple phrase of common words, thus significantly reducing the risk of errors in recording the seed.
- BIP43 (2014): Purpose Field for Deterministic Wallets
What it is: BIP43 introduced a "purpose field" in the deterministic wallet structure, allowing for multiple different wallet structures under the same seed.
Impact: It provided a method for developers to create specific wallet structures for different applications, all under one master seed, supporting improved organizational strategies.
- BIP44 (2014): Multi-Account Hierarchy for Deterministic Wallets
What it is: BIP44 builds on BIP32 and BIP43 by adding a specific structure for creating multiple accounts within the same wallet.
Impact: It enabled users to have different accounts (like savings, checking, investment, etc.) under one master seed. Each account can have its own chain of addresses, enhancing both privacy and organization.
These advancements, as proposed and implemented in the respective BIPs, address various aspects of security, usability, and functionality in Bitcoin wallet management.
For hardware wallets, these proposals meant that users could not only secure their Bitcoins more effectively but also enjoy greater ease in managing multiple accounts and addresses under a single device.
This reminds us of how Satoshi Nakamoto, by releasing the Bitcoin code, gifted the world one of the greatest technologies we have ever seen. However, developers have continued to introduce new updates to enhance its usability, and this will likely continue for decades, perhaps even centuries.
We are all Satoshi.
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2024-07-11 12:22:08

About to receive your Bitcoin from Mt.Gox?
Don't repeat history! 🔐 Secure them in a BitBox02 NOW!
Our 24-hour flash sale offers a not-to-miss deal. Act fast and protect your future:
https://bitbox.shop/en
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2024-06-24 10:39:43

What's your 'why bitcoin'? 🤔
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2024-06-19 09:58:31

Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Who's buying 'the dip'? #bitcoin
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2024-06-18 10:57:05

We just came back from an exhilarating time at BTC Prague! 🌟 It was a fantastic opportunity to meet face-to-face with our partners and users.
This event was particularly special as it brought (some of) our remote team together, allowing us to strengthen bonds and exchange ideas in person.
Thank you to all who made BTC Prague a memorable gathering. Your energy and insights continue to inspire and drive our mission forward.
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2024-05-30 11:15:48

Partner of the week: @npub1st4…lv5p! 'Was Bitcoin bringt' offers expert insights in German language, with additional English content on YouTube, in the newsletter and much more 👏https://m.primal.net/ISbi.png

2024-05-29 09:29:10

Bitcoin is volatile. Yes, but...
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2024-04-22 14:00:53

You have asked for it!✨
BIP-85 child key support is now available for the BitBox02!🔐
Get this and other new features with this fresh update: 👇
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/bitbox-04-2024-brienz-update/
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2024-03-21 12:33:26

As promised, we are donating the proceeds of our Bitcoin whitepaper sales to Bitcoin open source development.
This time, we are donating 1.5m sats to Sparrow Wallet!
Sparrow is an excellent software to use for all kinds of hardware wallets and multisig setups.
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2024-03-10 09:49:07

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Sorry, that was not correct. Shipping to the canary islands is currently not available, but will be hopefully again soon!

2024-03-09 22:15:35

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You can chose "Spain - Canary Islands" in the shop!

2024-02-02 00:19:52

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No.

2024-01-09 13:49:40

Have you already used the "remember wallet" feature?
Since the latest BitBoxApp update, you are able to see your balances and transactions without your BitBox02.
Simply activate "remember wallet" in the account settings to use it!
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2023-12-24 17:02:45

🎄 We wish all of our followers, users, future customers and Bitcoiners a merry christmas! 🎄
A sincere thank you from all of us for your incredible support throughout the year. Without you, we wouldn't be where we are today. 🙏

2023-12-23 17:57:56

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It's something that would require new hardware.
iOS support is currently by far our most requested feature, so you can imagine it's high up on our list of problems to solve. 👍

2023-12-23 15:26:09

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Yes, the touch is very usable. Check out any of the videos on our YouTube channel.
MFI stands for "Made for iPhone" and is Apples way of charging licensing fees for things that are useable with iOS devices

2023-12-23 15:11:52

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Thanks Lisa, that means a lot coming from you!
We're looking into bringing some functionality to iOS, but the MFI license stuff is really restrictive.

2023-12-18 18:03:17

You've asked, we listened!🥳
With the newest BitBoxApp update, we've added the ability to remember your wallet! You can now see your balances and transactions without plugging in your BitBox02.🤯
But that's not all! Check out what else we have added:
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/bitbox-12-2023-sustli-update/
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2023-12-12 19:18:34

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Of course!

2023-12-08 19:46:52

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Will answer you asap!

2023-12-08 14:24:46

Messages like these are why we are so incredibly proud of our support team! ❤️
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2023-12-07 16:48:32

In times of high Bitcoin fees like these, it's important to understand how you can save as many fees as possible.
Learn with us, understand how UTXO consolidation works and save on future fees!
This is especially useful for Pocket and @npub1sqz…vk7v users!
👇
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/what-is-utxo-consolidation/

2023-12-04 13:05:51

🎄Are you looking for Christmas presents?🎄
Here is the perfect bundle to give to your precoiner friends and family:
- 1 BitBox02
- 1 Copy of "The little Bitcoin book"
- 3 "Magic internet money" Christmas cards
- 3 Bitcoin Christmas tags
Find it here:
https://bitbox.shop/de/products/bitbox-christmas-special-45/?Edition=bitcoin-only-edition
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2023-12-04 08:42:49

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2023-12-01 11:59:44

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🙏🙏

2023-11-29 17:14:25

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It is the same lightning wallet on desktop and phone. This video is just an update to give you insight into what we are working on currently.

2023-11-29 15:45:44

Lightning development update:
One of the many benefits of Lightning in the BitBoxApp is that you can receive a transaction on your desktop and spend it on your smartphone (and vice versa)!
Watch how the received transaction immediately shows up in both BitBoxApps:
https://nostrfiles.dev/uploads/dLdGviTXWtNmIYrY7iq1.mp4

2023-11-25 16:18:46

Proudly open source.
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2023-11-23 14:44:34

Undecided about what hardware wallet to get? 🤔
Here's the tutorial you will probably never need:
⏩ Setting up the BitBox02 in less than 2 minutes. ⏩
https://video.nostr.build/90f68e5b167dc667126267f1c4ce72d5856bb6addc74ccea939d2849ec8bbea2.mp4

2023-11-21 20:03:45

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Our marketing mostly focussed on Central Europe so far, so that might be why!

2023-11-21 11:29:42

🎉 Our Black Friday Sale is on! 🎉
Save 10% OFF EVERYTHING
or get 21% OFF our Black Friday Bundle, which contains everything you could need for your secure self custody!
Head over to bitbox.shop and take control of your coins now! 🔐
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2023-11-19 17:13:23

Should we update our cap design?
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2023-11-17 13:11:53

🚨 Two days ago, we received a concerning support request: An app that appeared to be the BitBoxApp asked the user to enter their recovery words.
This was clearly a phishing attempt by an attacker trying to steal the users funds.
Here's what happened: 👇
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The victim has had his BitBox02 for multiple months already. One day, after plugging in their BitBox02, the BitBoxApp flashed and displayed the above screen.
Knowing he wasn't supposed to enter his recovery words on a computer, he immediately contacted our support. 💪
Together with the victim, we figured out that a malicious BitBoxApp clone was placed on his computer. It does not replace the BitBoxApp, but is installed in another folder.
Once the original BitBoxApp has been opened, it minimizes the original BitBoxApp and displays the malicious "Bitbox.exe" over all other content.
The malware also appear to take screenshots to surveil the victim. 🚨
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We were able to trace the origin of the malware to a malicious website.
The victim used DuckDuckGo to search for "wasabi wallet" and ended up downloading a malicious installer.
This is an extremely easy mistake to make, as there are multiple phishing sites in the top results.
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We have reached out to Wasabi Wallet and they assured us they do everything in their power to get rid of these fake sites.
It is necessary for DuckDuckGo to take action and make sure these malicious websites don't appear in their search results.
To make sure this does not happen to you, you should always verify exactly where you are downloading programs from.
This is also why we provide instructions on how to verify the signatures for our BitBoxApp before you run them:
https://github.com/digitalbitbox/bitbox-wallet-app/releases/tag/v4.39.0
Thank you again to the victim for helping us figure this out as quickly as possible!
Their fast and correct response made it possible for us to figure this out really fast and warn other users. We've already shipped them a small 'thank you' package to show our gratitude. 🙏
In the end the BitBox02 did exactly what it was supposed to:
It protected the users wallet when their PC got compromised.
Would the victim have used a software wallet, chances are high that their money would have been stolen.
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2023-11-16 18:53:38

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Yes, we have a Multi-Edition that supports a hand full of altcoins.
But our focus is Bitcoin:
We were one of the first to implement secure MultiSig.
We were one of the first to implement Taproot.
We were one of the first to implement Miniscript.
We are one of the two only Bitcoin wallets to implement Anti-Klepto.
We are currently the only hardware wallet openly working on Lightning.
There's a lot of "Bitcoin-Only" companies doing less Bitcoin development.

2023-11-15 16:07:35

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Please consider donating to them as well:
https://opencollective.com/bitcoin-design-foundation
All of the profits generated from sales of our whitepaper copies are donated to Bitcoin open source development. You can find our whitepapers here:
https://bitbox.shop/en/products/bitcoin-whitepaper-64/

2023-11-15 15:45:59

We are happy to announce that we are supporting the Bitcoin Design Foundation with 3 million satoshis.
Their work on open source design has helped many apps become more user friendly. 🙏
This donation was made possible by the bitcoin whitepaper copies sold in our shop.
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2023-11-13 19:20:43

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Yes, it's more or less "infinite" touch zones. For unlocking, they are split in 6 discrete zones for typing, changing character type, removing and confirming.

2023-11-13 15:39:12

With its invisible touch sensors on its sides, the BitBox02 keeps a stealthy appearance while having excellent flexibility for its inputs.
The 6 touch zones enable alphanumeric device passwords, which increase the security of your wallet compared to simple numerical passwords.
https://video.nostr.build/cf156f2cb5dd9613ffeccc8800ee467f00a290d33d672a232a60af9b57074773.mp4

2023-11-12 21:24:49

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Yes, you can skip it during setup!

2023-11-12 18:46:08

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Works great with Sparrow!

2023-11-12 14:01:50

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Both of course!

2023-11-11 20:11:21

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Yes, we did! Please try updating your firmware and if you're still having issues please contact our support!

2023-11-09 15:08:08

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What if you have a wallet securing a lot of money and even the smallest chance of your funds becoming inaccessible is worth addressing?
Creating multiple backups is dangerous as it increases the chance of someone finding one of them and getting access to your wallet.
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With miniscript, you can create backups that are timelocked and can only access your wallet after a certain amount of time has passed.
These timelocked backups can be handed to friends and family (or even companies) without worrying about them stealing money from you.
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These timelocks can also be used in multisignature wallets to create elaborate spending conditions, like a family wallet that can always be used my mother and father, but includes an inheritence path that can be used by son and daughter together after a certain while.
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Because the timelocks start once the transaction is received, it is necessary to "refresh" the coins before the timelock runs out and other spending paths become available.
To do this, all the user has to do is to send a transaction to themselves, resetting the timelock to 0.
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We are incredibly excited about the future of Miniscript, which is why the BitBox02 was one of the first hardware wallets to support it!
For a detailed look at how you can use Liana to do these things with your BitBox02, check out our blog post!
👇
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/exploring-bitcoin-miniscript-with-liana-and-the-bitbox02/

2023-11-09 15:04:46

New blog post! 🚨🎉
In our newest article we explore how Miniscript can be used for safer backups and show you how you can use Liana with the BitBox02 to create timelocked backup for your wallet.
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/exploring-bitcoin-miniscript-with-liana-and-the-bitbox02/
TL;DR: 👇

2023-10-27 13:18:10

We've seen an increase in posts about hotwallet hacks in the last couple of days:
reddit.com/r/CryptoCurren…
Don't keep large amounts of money in a hotwallet.
Upgrade your security and withdraw your coins to the easiest hardware wallet, the BitBox02:
bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/

2023-10-20 20:23:40

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Yes! You can find the APK on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/digitalbitbox/bitbox-wallet-app/releases

2023-10-18 14:25:12

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Unified backup, easy top-up & spending on the go.
If you want to find out more about how we are planning to pull this off, you can find all information regarding our road map for Lightning integration in our blog post:
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/bringing-lightning-to-the-bitboxapp/

2023-10-18 14:24:30

Bringing Lightning to the BitBoxApp! ⚡️
We are exploring seamless, non-custodial Lightning payments directly within the BitBoxApp by partnering with Breeze.
Watch us pay a Bitrefill lightning invoice from within our BitBoxApp prototype:
https://video.nostr.build/67a8f0471dbcf2e9308cd3abaa6c87e88059653f8be1b55ef606a16c8a98aab4.mp4

2023-10-05 14:55:21

Complexity is not security.
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/complexity-isnt-security/

2023-10-04 19:56:04

If you wait long enough, the banks will make themselves obsolete! 👀
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2023-09-29 15:51:44

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Not sure what you mean. 🤔
The confirmation button is already on the far right side of the device. The upper sensor is divided into three button regions that are all the same size.

2023-09-29 11:26:23

With its invisible touch buttons and OLED display, the BitBox02 remains stealthy when unplugged, showing no signs of being anything more than a microSD card reader. 🤫
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2023-09-27 16:46:43

Should we add send to silent payment support to the BitBox02?

2023-08-23 13:11:05

Here's Miniscript support! 🎉
We have just released the BitBox02 Moterrascio update, which brings you Miniscript support, a security fix and various usability improvements!
Read all about it in our blog post:
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/bitbox-08-2023-marinelli-update/

2023-06-29 12:59:41

The new BitBox update is now available! 🎉
It includes:
- Encrypted seed in RAM
- Removal of account limit
- Automatic account scan
- Redesigned settings page
- Option to skip microSD backup
- Option for 12-word seed
And much more! 🔐
More info: 👇👇
https://bitbox.swiss/blog/bitbox-06-2023-bellinzona-update/

2023-06-26 10:17:49

You asked for it and we implemented it. 🙏
With the upcoming BitBoxApp update, you can choose to skip the microSD backup and create a 12 instead of a 24 word seed during setup.
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2023-06-20 09:30:27

Miniscript support on the BitBox02 is progressing nicely!
If you're wondering what Miniscript is, check out our three part series on it: https://bitbox.swiss/blog/understanding-bitcoin-miniscript-part-1/
https://nostr.build/av/2db8f705f4e940bdc4d4ef79c3c433eeefb2779f2cef0dd311fca354c2557854.mp4

2023-06-19 11:39:42

With the upcoming BitBoxApp release, we are improving the way accounts work! 🎉
When restoring a BitBox02 or plugging into a new host device, the BitBoxApp will automatically check if there are any used accounts.
You will also be able to create more than 5 bitcoin accounts!
https://i.imgur.com/mkLDeru.mp4

2023-05-11 09:05:32

Onchain fees are too high but you still want to pay with Bitcoin?
No problem, just pay your BitBox02 via lightning! ⚡
https://i.imgur.com/GLfqB1V.jpg

2023-04-17 10:24:50

We have a new release! 🎉
The Blümlisalp update brings dark mode to the BitBoxApp, touch sensor improvements to the BitBox02 and many more enhancements!
Read all about the update on our blog:
https://shiftcrypto.ch/blog/bitbox-04-2023-blumlisalp-update/

2023-04-05 16:25:48

What mistakes did hardware wallets make?🤔
Learn about the biggest flaws in hardware wallet design:
by #[0]
https://shiftcrypto.ch/blog/the-five-biggest-flaws-in-hardware-wallets-and-how-the-bitbox02-fixes-them/

2023-03-01 12:22:56

What is Miniscript?
Our last blogpost explained why Bitcoin script is so hard to use. In this second part of the series, benma goes into detail on how Miniscript works and how it makes scripting easier.
https://shiftcrypto.ch/blog/understanding-bitcoin-miniscript-part-2/

2022-12-20 18:39:18

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👋

2022-12-20 18:34:24

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There's pocketbitcoin, relai and getbittr in Europe, which don't require extensive KYC, but they all charge around 1% fee.

2022-12-20 13:42:39

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