As the Liquid Network's technical provider, Blockstream is committed to making it easier to build on Liquid and the broader L2 ecosystem. These recent development efforts have culminated in the new Liquid Wallet Kit (LWK), a collection of Rust tools to build Liquid wallets.

The aim of LWK is to provide all the necessary building blocks for Liquid wallet applications development and simplify the life of developers by addressing common pain points of the current tooling. We want LWK to be a reference tool that can help reduce friction for Liquid integration, define ecosystem standards and productionize Liquid innovation.

Read more about what you can build with LWK today:

https://blog.blockstream.com/lwk-liquid-wallett-kit/

Blockstream manages a number of official accounts across social media to engage with our users and guide them in using our technologies and products. Please refer to the list below to confirm our verified channels and refrain from joining fraudulent groups, which may lead to loss of funds or inaccurate information.

Note: Blockstream employees will never DM you first on Telegram. If you have a general support question and are unfamiliar with Telegram, we recommend asking on the official Blockstream subreddit. If the question is more specific and includes personal information, fill out a Help Center ticket. Both linked in the article below.

https://help.blockstream.com/hc/en-us/articles/31394615728665-Official-Blockstream-Social-Channels

Explore the power of atomic swaps on Liquid and exchanging assets peer-to-peer using the Blockstream Jade hardware wallet and the SideSwap app in the latest Blockstream Deciphered demo.

https://youtu.be/Cm2XQWH2SRc

Grassroots outreach and action, especially through local Bitcoin meetups, have been instrumental in transforming Bitcoin from a niche technology into a permanent fixture in finance.

Bitcoin's narrative is not shaped, for example, by an official marketing department or spokesperson, but by the persistent efforts of everyday people like you. This is why we are launching Blockstream Local, a new initiative designed to empower communities with the necessary tools and support to carry forward the legacy of grassroots Bitcoin education.

By joining Blockstream Local, your meetup will receive curated education resources, early access to new Blockstream products, and the ability to create a revenue stream, all of which can significantly amplify impact in your local community.

Read more and learn how to register today:

https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-local-meetup-support-and-grassroots-bitcoin-education/

Blockstream Talk #40, featuring Relai app CTO Adem Bilican, is out now! Tune in as we discuss the integration of non-custodial Lightning for over 100K European customers utilizing Greenlight.

🎧 Listen: https://tinyurl.com/blockstreamtalk40

📺 Watch: https://youtu.be/a2tVgHiY0f4

As we enter a new era powered by Bitcoin, those who have historically been left behind could lead the charge in scaling financial trust (by disintermediating it) not just locally but on a global scale. In doing so, they would transform from their status as outsiders into outstanding examples for us all of how to build fairer and more inclusive financial systems.

The latest from the Blockstream BD team, which dissects the writings of Nick Szabo and others:

https://blog.blockstream.com/scaling-trust-bitcoins-role-in-bridging-the-global-digital-divide/

In March, the European Bitcoin-only Relai app activated non-custodial Lightning transactions through Greenlight. Now, it has scaled its offering to over 100,000 users. Learn about the integration process, challenges, and solutions in this case study.

https://blog.blockstream.com/case-study-relais-integration-of-greenlight-by-blockstream/

The v24.05 release of Core Lightning, codenamed "The Infinitely Divisible Satoshi," is now final!

v24.05 focuses on stability and QoL improvements, as well as addressing pain points around the pay command and recent gossip updates. Other updates include:

⚡️renepay plugin refactored
⚡️file denoscriptor limit is now auto-increased
⚡️faster block processing while synchronizing
⚡️massive documentation overhaul for RPCs

See all updates in the latest release blog👇

https://blog.blockstream.com/core-lightning-v24-05-the-infinitely-divisible-satoshi/

Andrew Poelstra shares Blockstream's research on Bitcoin privacy and what ultimately led them to bulletproofs++.

BP++ is a type of zero-knowledge proof that enhances native privacy and offers a smaller, more efficient design—improving upon rangeproofs and the original BP scheme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnAONP0BYSs

As Bitcoin mainchain fees rise, layer-2 solutions like Lightning and Liquid offer users lower costs and faster, more confidential transactions, making them ideal for stacking sats. 🌊⚡️

In our latest Deciphered episode, we share one of the cheapest ways to stack sats into cold storage, by using your Blockstream Green/Jade wallets with Boltz and free Lightning withdrawal apps like Strike and Cash App.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5tv9L818qc

Interested in going down the Bitcoin rabbit hole?

Explore the new Bitcoin Education blog and glossary, where you can learn best practices in node running and wallet use and explore more technical concepts, like MuSig2 and Shamir's Secret Sharing.

https://blog.blockstream.com/education/

Is OP_CAT happening?

The covenants proposal was recently assigned BIP 347, and now it's up to the community to decide. Blockstreamer Kiara Bickers breaks down the pros and cons and attempts to answer the question on most Bitcoiners' minds: Is it safe?

https://blog.blockstream.com/op_cat-the-purr-fect-solution-for-covenants/

In the latest from Blockstream Research, Andrew Poelstra summarizes the past six months of innovation in Bitcoin Script, including Mininoscript, Lamport signatures, BitVM, OP_CAT and discusses where they intersect.

https://blog.blockstream.com/noscript-state-from-lamport-signatures/

Today, we’re launching the next generation of Bitcoin mining investments: the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2). It offers investors direct exposure to hashrate generated at our Bitcoin mining facilities through a tradable security token on Liquid.

BMN2 builds on the success of BMN1, which recently matured, generating over 1,212 BTC with net returns of up to 102% over its three-year term. BMN2 offers a similar structure but extends the investment period to 48 months.

https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-mining-note-2-bmn2-debuts-on-stokr-offering-investment-opportunity-at-historically-low-hashprice/

Starting today, our fully open-source hardware wallet, Blockstream jade, supports Mininoscript.

Use timelocks and more complex multisig arrangements for greater peace of mind and planning by pairing Jade with the Liana software wallet.

Full details:

https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-jade-adds-support-for-mininoscript/

We have a new go-to resource for the Jade community.

Whether you're setting up your first device, tinkering with firmware, or moving into multisig and Liquid assets, visit this location as your go-to resource!
https://blockstream.com/jade/your-jade/

The ChillDKG BIP is currently in the draft stage, and we're looking for community feedback on design and implementation details. If approved, ChillDKG BIP can be used in combination with a BIP for FROST signing to bring the full power of FROST to Bitcoin, reducing transaction costs and improving the privacy of multisig wallets.

https://blog.blockstream.com/the-key-to-frost-what-is-distributed-key-generation/

Our newest release, v24.08, is here, bringing you the best Core Lightning experience yet. Here's what's new:

⚡️BOLT12 offers now support self-payments and blinded paths.

⚡️The renepay plugin now gives you more control over routing with new features like probability cost function and an exclude option.

⚡️The pay plugin has been upgraded with capacity checks, advanced error handling and logging, ensuring smoother and more transparent payment operations.

⚡️We've also optimized I/O, improved documentation, and refined gossipd and reckless.

Check out the blog post for full details. 👇

https://blog.blockstream.com/core-lightning-v24-08-steel-backed-up-channels/

Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2) opens its third series today with a four-year fixed cost of $31,000 PH/s.

Each BMN2 security token ennoscripts holders to the bitcoin produced by 1 PH/s (petahash per second) of Blockstream's mining hashrate, providing a well-timed onramp for investors to take advantage of historically low hashprices.

BMN2 is offered at a set hashprice of $21.23 for 48 months, priced attractively below the current spot market hashprice to incentivize bitcoin holders, investors, and businesses to directly participate in Bitcoin's proof-of-work.

Full details in the press release:

https://blockstream.com/press-releases/2024-09-05-blockstream-mining-note-bmn2-series3/

🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Never give your seed phrase to anyone and never enter it on a website/software given to you via DM or email. Do not accept DMs from people claiming to work for Blockstream.

Open a ticket at http://help.blockstream.com for assistance with any issue or bug so we can properly keep track of it and troubleshoot, while ensuring you are speaking with a real Blockstream employee.