BitcoinCash Weekly News October 7th 2024 by the BCHF

By Bitcoin Cash Foundation | Bitcoin-Cash | 7 Oct 2024

XO MARKS THE SPOT: BITCOIN CASH GETS SMARTER WITH MASSIVE NEW PROJECT BY GENERAL PROTOCOLS

General Protocols (the team behind BCH BULL Anyhedge and Flipstarter) has unveiled its latest project, XO, a comprehensive feature stack and wallet designed to facilitate smart contracts on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain. The XO system aims to empower developers to create and users to interact with a new ecosystem of integrated smart financial applications on Bitcoin Cash. By providing a streamlined development process and open-source tools, XO seeks to simplify the creation of financial applications on UTXO blockchains, which have historically been a complex and time-consuming endeavor. With a focus on safety, security, and ease of use, XO is the next stage in the evolution of decentralized finance on Bitcoin Cash. Check out XO.cash to stay on top of updates as they roll out.

CASHONIZE WALLET UPGRADES TO V0.2.2

Cashonize Wallet V0.2.2, has been released, offering users a user-friendly and multi-platform experience. Currently available as a web wallet, Windows desktop application, and Android APK, Cashonize supports CashTokens and WalletConnect, making it a great choice for interacting with decentralized applications (dapps) on the BCH network. With its minimalist design and easy-to-understand transaction preview screen, Cashonize aims to provide a seamless experience for both novice and experienced users, including NFT collectors who can view their collections in a neatly organized manner. The wallet has recently been updated to version 0.2.2, which includes improved NFT image loading, enhanced input checks for token send-amounts, and updated dependencies.

PAYTACA’S LATEST V0.20.0 UPDATE IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING (LITERALLY)

Paytaca wallet has released a major update, bringing its latest version to 0.20.0. This new release introduces several exciting features, including support for Paytaca’s automated cashback system, the option to generate new receiving addresses after every incoming transaction, and a backend version check to ensure compatibility and prompt updates. Additionally, the update includes various improvements, such as shortened gift codes, enhanced proof-of-payment displays for P2P Exchange orders, and expanded language support.

CASHSCRIPT TEAM LAUNCHES NEW FLIPSTARTER CAMPAIGN TO FUEL ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

The CashScript team has launched a new Flipstarter campaign to fund the ongoing development of CashScript, a popular high-level language used for smart contract development on Bitcoin Cash. The campaign aims to raise 140 BCH to support the development work and maintenance of CashScript for the next year, from October 2024 to October 2025. The team plans to focus on extending the debugging capabilities to the Advanced Transaction Builder, integrating generic typing for contract arguments, and upgrading CashScript to support new CHIPs planned for the 2025 network upgrade. Additionally, the team will dedicate time to education and support, including creating more guides and documentation, as well as other forms of educational material. With the growing interest in CashScript from the community, the team is committed to making it the best tool possible for BCH contract developers. https://flipstarter.cashscript.org/en

SIDESHIFT.AI REPORTS UPSWING IN BCH TRADES

Bitcoin Cash has been a top trending asset on SideShift.ai, a direct-to-wallet cryptocurrency exchange, which recently reported high trading activity from September 24 to 30. SideShift.ai supports over 200 digital assets across multiple blockchains, including BCH, and has processed over $1.6 billion in transaction volume through key integrations with industry players such as Trezor, Bitcoin.com, and Edge Wallet. The platform prioritizes user experience, offering 24/7 support and direct settlement to users’ wallets, making it a convenient option for people who want to trade their other crypto for BCH.

MARK KARPELÈS’ ELLIPX EXCHANGE DEBUTS WITH BCH PAIR TRADE

EllipX, a new cryptocurrency exchange founded by Mark Karpelès, has officially launched and has already facilitated its first trade on the BCH pair. Karpelès, known for his previous role as CEO of MT. Gox, brings his expertise and vision to EllipX, aiming to create a user-friendly environment for trading cryptocurrencies, including BCH. As a BCH-friendly exchange, EllipX offers a new option for those looking to trade BCH and other digital assets.