BITCOIN CASH BUILDER UNABLE TO STOP MAKING USEFUL THINGS
Bitcoin Cash developer Sayoshi Nakamario recently joined The Bitcoin Cash Podcast to discuss FundMe.cash, Badgers.cash, and his journey from dorm-room Bitcoin skeptic to BCH builder. The CasualBCH Podcast host shared his early struggles with blockchain syncing ending up leading to a decade-long obsession with peer-to-peer cash. Nakamario’s projects now include FundMe (a BCH crowdfunding platform) and Badgers (an emerald hand token system). Listen to the full episode here.
CASHONIZE V0.3.4 — NOW WITH 100% MORE ‘YES, JUST DO IT’ MODE
Bitcoin Cash developer Mathieu Geukens has rolled out Cashonize v0.3.4, the latest update to the streamlined BCH wallet that keeps getting smoother. The standout feature? Auto-approve for WalletConnect transactions, resurrected from the original code by @mainnet_pat — perfect for users who just want to click once (responsibly, of course).
Beyond saving your fingertips from excessive tapping, the update fixes QR scanning on Android and polishes up backend dependencies. Whether you’re collecting NFTs or diving into DeFi, Cashonize keeps things simple. Grab the update now on GitHub.
PAYTACA WALLET BOUNCES BACK WITH SLICK CHROME EXTENSION UPGRADE
Bitcoin Cash’s Paytaca browser wallet is back in business with its v0.22.2 update, now live on the Chrome Web Store , featuring a Manifest V3-compliant extension that resurrects disabled installations — just hit “Enable” on the store page if it didn’t auto-revive. The update brings BIP38 key sweeping, ditches pesky P2P exchange confirmations, fixes light mode’s text visibility issues, and improves sending reliability, proving once again that Paytaca remains one of BCH’s most user-friendly wallets.
STICK IT TO ’EM: STEVE THURMOND’S FREE BCH STICKER PARTY
Bitcoin Cash fans can now deck out their gear with free BCH stickers courtesy of Steve Thurmond, who’s giving them away to anyone who DMs him on Twitter (some limitations may apply). Any leftovers will make their way to BCH Bliss, ensuring attendees get their sticky Bitcoin Cash fix. Want some? Slide into those DMs before they’re all gone!
FEWER BUGS, MORE BYTECODE: CASHSCRIPT UPGRADES ITS TOOLKIT
The latest next release of CashScript (0.11.0-next.3) brings crucial fixes to its debugging tools for the TransactionBuilder, smoothing out the development process for Bitcoin Cash smart contracts. As a high-level language inspired by Ethereum’s Solidity but tailored for BCH’s unique scripting capabilities, CashScript simplifies writing secure contracts — whether you’re a DeFi dev or a curious tinkerer. Found an edge case? The team wants to hear about it! Dive into the GitHub repo or explore the CashScript website for docs and examples.
BITCOIN CASH’S CRITICAL MAY 15TH UPGRADE APPROACHES — NODE OPERATORS MUST UPDATE NOW
On May 15th BCH gets its next massive upgrade and you should be prepared. The most popular node, BCHN, is ready with version v28.0.1, the final recommended version before the May 15, 2025 network upgrade at bitcoincashnode.org. This update brings performance improvements for large block processing and enforces two major protocol changes: CHIP-2021–05 VM Limits (optimized virtual machine constraints) and CHIP-2024–07 BigInt (high-precision arithmetic). All node operators must upgrade to v28.0.0 or newer before May 15th — older versions (v27.x) will begin displaying warnings starting April 15th. The upgrade activates precisely at 12:00:00 UTC when the median block timestamp passes 1747310400. For downloads, visit the GitHub release page. Full technical details are available in the upgrade specification.
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