Bitkit v1.0.4 Released: Transfer Notifications, RBF by Default, and More

13 Sept

Bitkit, a self-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallet available on Android and iOS, has released version 1.0.4, introducing several new features and improvements. This update enhances the user experience, with key upgrades to transaction handling, notifications, and user interface fixes.

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Key Enhancements and Features

Transfer Notifications: Bitkit now supports notifications for transfer activities, keeping users informed in real time about their transaction status.
Channel Information: The wallet now displays channel ID and channel point information, improving visibility into Lightning channels.
Replace-by-Fee (RBF) by Default: RBF, a feature that allows users to replace unconfirmed transactions with a higher fee to speed up confirmation, is now enabled by default. This update also includes improvements to Child-Pays-for-Parent (CPFP) functionality, helping users ensure their transactions get confirmed faster.
Transfer Flow Update: Bitkit has improved the user experience for transfers, streamlining the process and making it more intuitive.
React Native LDK Update: The Lightning Development Kit (LDK) has been updated, contributing to a more robust and efficient wallet performance.

User Interface (UI) and Usability Improvements

UI Fixes and Updates: Enhancements have been made to the wallet’s channel opening and closing interface, improving overall usability.
Channel Selection Scroll: The update introduces a scroll feature for easier channel selection, simplifying navigation for users with multiple channels.
Headlines Widget Offline Fix: The headlines widget now functions properly in offline mode, ensuring uninterrupted user experience even without an internet connection.
Removal of Exit App Buttons: Unnecessary exit buttons have been removed for a cleaner interface.

Bug Fixes

Fee Rate Screen: The selected fee now consistently appears on the Fee Rate screen, preventing confusion during transaction creation.
Swipe to Confirm: The blinking effect in the "Swipe to Confirm" feature has been eliminated.
Electrum Connection Stability: The Electrum connection remains active when the app is in the background, ensuring continuous wallet functionality.
Channel Usability after Restore: Lightning channels are now usable after restoring a wallet, improving reliability for users who recover their accounts.
Wallet Initialization Fix: An issue that caused the wallet to initialize twice has been resolved.

Maintenance and Other Updates

Docker Compose Migration: The update has migrated from docker-compose to Docker Compose, enhancing backend performance.
Git to NPM: Dependencies have been moved from Git to NPM, ensuring smoother development processes.
Pre-commit Hook: The pre-commit hook configuration has been updated for more efficient coding workflows.