Wasabi Wallet v2.2.0: Taproot Receive Addresses, Free Coordinators & More

21 Sept

Wasabi Wallet has launched v2.2.0, introducing new features designed to enhance user experience and security for its community of Bitcoin users. This free and open-source wallet focuses on privacy and non-custodial management, making it a vital tool for those looking to maintain anonymity in their transactions.

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Key Features of v2.2.0

Taproot Receive Addresses
Users can now generate Taproot receiving addresses, which offer a 16% reduction in spending costs compared to native SegWit inputs. This feature not only benefits users but also enhances the overall network performance, as Bitcoin nodes can verify Taproot signatures faster than traditional ones.

Faster Transaction Broadcasting
A revamped transaction broadcasting mechanism allows transactions to be sent to multiple nodes in parallel via the Tor network. This improvement significantly reduces the time it takes to send coins, as failed transactions are detected more quickly.

Improved Coordinator Setup
A new prompt appears when no coordinator is configured, offering guidance on how to find and set one up, streamlining the user experience.

Enhanced CPFP Fee Estimation
The Child Pays for Parent (CPFP) feature has been upgraded to accurately account for fees paid by the parent transaction. This change addresses previous overpayment issues, particularly in high-fee environments where CPFP is most useful.

Removal of Coordination Fees
In a bid to eliminate unknown incentives and reduce user risk, the wallet now exclusively supports CoinJoin coordinators that do not charge fees. This decision reflects Wasabi’s commitment to maintaining a trustless system, as the previous coordination fee model introduced potential vulnerabilities.

Backend Optimizations
Users running a Wasabi backend can now utilize a pruned node, leading to significant CPU and RAM savings. This change makes hosting a backend more accessible and helps decentralize this crucial component.

Important Notes

Users are advised to download version 2.2.1.0, as the initial release (v2.2.0) contains some bugs that have been addressed in the subsequent version. For a comprehensive list of changes and improvements, you can view the release notes on GitHub.

Installation Guide
To install Wasabi, simply download the appropriate software package for your operating system. Detailed installation instructions, including guidance on signature verification, are available in the documentation.

For further updates and insights, visit the Wasabi Wallet documentation and check out their resources on privacy and security in Bitcoin transactions.

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