Check out our latest Deciphered on the new Jade Plus Bitcoin hardware wallet. It’s designed to simplify Bitcoin storage for beginners while offering advanced features seasoned cypherpunks will love.
The synergy between Lightning and the @Liquid Network is undeniable. Core Lightning Lead @Rusty Russell explains how atomic swaps, cheaper channel opens, and lower fees make them the perfect pair.
CLN Lead @Rusty Russell explains how the sky is the limit for the plugins you can write for Core Lightning and Greenlight.
The Blockstream Explorer API self-service dashboard is now live. 🧭 Developers can sign up, generate API keys, track usage, and manage billing all in one place. This makes accessing reliable Bitcoin and Liquid blockchain data easier than ever. 🧵👇 The dashboard allows users to create and manage API keys instantly, track usage, and ensure your application scales without hitting unexpected limits. 🔗  image The API pricing is transparent & scales with your app, offering 500K free requests/month! Paid tiers provide cost-effective access with US & EU infrastructure for speed, redundancy & regional availability. Learn more in the blog. image Bitcoin & @Liquid Network support is fully integrated! Query transactions, blocks & addresses—no infrastructure needed. Get started fast with pre-built cURL, Python & JavaScript examples. Copy, paste & run with minimal setup. Testnet available! Payments are flexible, with support for Bitcoin, Liquid, and Lightning via our friends @Zaprite . Choose a pay-as-you-go model or reach out to learn more about the flat monthly unlimited plan. Ensure your app is ready for the Bitcoin bull market. Focus on building, not running infrastructure. Get your API key today and start scaling with reliable Bitcoin and Liquid data. dashboard.blockstream.info
The Jade Plus is the second hardware wallet designed by Blockstream CEO and Bitcoin pioneer @Adam Back . Secure, open-source, and perfect for beginners and cypherpunks alike. Built for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners, the Jade Plus simplifies and strengthens self-custody. Learn more ⬇️
We’re excited to see the open-source VLS Project empower Greenlight's non-custodial Lightning payments! Big thanks to VLS for making it easier for developers to bring BTC payments to users while maintaining full self-custody.
Ready to contribute to an open-source Bitcoin project? Core Lightning Bounties have moved to the Build On L2 platform. With over a million sats available, it’s your chance to make a real impact on the Lightning Network while earning. https://community.corelightning.org/c/cln-bounties/ Core Lightning is actively improving its infrastructure, and one opportunity to contribute is working on replacing the wss-proxy Python plugin with its Rust equivalent. This task offers 200,000 sats, with an estimated time commitment of over 3 hours. https://community.corelightning.org/c/cln-bounties/8061-replace-the-wss-proxy-python-plugin-with-its-rust-equivalent Another important task involves enhancing CI pipelines within Core Lightning. You can help optimize the development workflow while earning 200,000 sats. Expect to dedicate over 3 hours for this one. https://community.corelightning.org/c/cln-bounties/57-ci-pipelines With over 1 million sats in total bounties, this is your chance to contribute to Core Lightning, gain recognition, and help power the future of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.
You don’t need to trust third parties with your Bitcoin. @npub15r8c...mk4g explains how self-custody with a hardware wallet like Jade Plus puts you in control and eliminates extra risk. Learn how to take secure self-custody with a hardware wallet. ⬇️
New Blockstream CIO Sean Bill explains how the @Liquid Network brings instantaneous settlement and atomic swaps to the world of trading.
Securely leverage Bitcoin’s Layer-2 networks. Jade Plus lets you seamlessly receive Liquid Bitcoin (LBTC) and other @Liquid Network assets - without sacrificing hardware wallet security. Bitcoin’s layers, unlocked securely. image Realize the full potential of Jade Plus. From Liquid swaps to multisig and Genuine Check, take your Bitcoin security to the next level. Learn more. 👇