BitcoinCash Weekly News February 5th 2024 by the Bitcoin Cash Foundation

By Bitcoin Cash Foundation | Bitcoin-Cash | 5 Feb 2024

BCH BLISS CONFERENCE TAPSWAP TUTORIAL

The May 2024 Bitcoin Cash “Bliss” conference in Ljubljana Slovenia is unique in that tickets are not only exclusively sold in BCH, but as CashToken NFTs that only exist on the BCH chain. Jeremy of the Bitcoin Cash Podcast has made a video tutorial in case you have never tried CashTokens on BCH. This tutorial will walk you through the simple process of installing a wallet and buying the NFT.

KNUTH NODE V0.42.0 IS READY FOR DOWNLOAD

Knuth, a significant contributor in the BCH community, has successfully implemented the Adaptive Blocksize Limit Algorithm (ABLA) which goes live in May. This achievement fulfills a major commitment made two months ago from their Flipstarter campaign. ABLA integration extends beyond the core library to the C library, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in BCH. Rigorous testing on Chipnet validated the reliability and effectiveness of Knuth’s ABLA implementation.

CASHONIZE DESKTOP WALLET NOW AVAILABLE

Lovers of Mathieu Geukens’ web wallet Cashonize can now try a Windows app version as well. Developed from the Cashonize-quasar codebase, this rewrite represents a ground-up transformation. Notably, the feature set diverges from the mainline Cashonize web wallet. The release includes support for sending USD amounts, handling specific NFT categories, and enabling token burning. https://github.com/cashonize/cashonize-quasar/releases

NEW GAME ON BCH.GAMES

Bitcoin Cash Games has launched a new Plinko game. Users can play for free using the platform’s BCH faucet and have the ability to cash out instantly to their own wallet at no cost. The game can be accessed at bch.games/game/plinko. In addition, a $100 giveaway is being held where users can post their game ID along with their highest multiplier payout for a chance to win free BCH.

GENERAL PROTOCOLS ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIPS

In Q1 2024, General Protocols demonstrates unwavering support for several ongoing projects within the Bitcoin Cash community by sponsoring certain projects and people. Notable projects receiving their backing include Electron Cash, Libauth, BCHN, CashScript, cculianu/Fulcrum, BCA (Bitcoincashautist), The Bitcoin Cash Podcast, The BCH Foundation, and CashConnect.

SELENE WALLET GETS AN UPGRADE

Selene Wallet v2024.02.0 has just been released for Android and iOS, marking a significant update. This wallet app for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) brings several enhancements to the user experience. Users can now add a memo to their sent transactions, providing additional context or notes. Additionally, the wallet allows users to choose their preferred BCH denomination, including mBCH, bits, or sats. The release also includes various bug fixes and a few enhancements to the user interface. For those interested, they can explore Selene Wallet further at selene.cash.