Proposed BigInt Chip to Upgrade Bitcoin Cash Network
The Bitcoin Cash community is considering a new consensus proposal, CHIP 2024-07 BigInt, put forth by Jason Dreyzehner. This proposal aims to extend the maximum length of Virtual Machine (VM) numbers from 8 bytes to 258 bytes. Dreyzehner's proposal, named 'High-Precision Arithmetic for Bitcoin Cash,' seeks to enhance the precision and efficiency of arithmetic operations within the Bitcoin Cash network. The proposed enhancement, following the 2022 extension from 4 to 8 bytes, aligns with an earlier limit set by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2010. The objective of this proposal is to facilitate higher-precision arithmetic without significantly increasing the processing or memory requirements of the VM. This enhancement is anticipated to improve contract security and reduce transaction sizes. Community input and contributions on this proposition are currently being sought via GitHub.
Bitcoin Cash Logo Featured on Spartans Jersey
Bitcoin Cash supporter Mike Komaransky has recently entered into a sponsorship agreement with The Spartans FC, a football club in Edinburgh, Scotland. As part of this partnership, the Bitcoin Cash logo will be displayed on the sleeve of the team's jersey for the upcoming season. The Spartans FC will unveil the jerseys during their cup match against Ross County on August 17th, a game that will be televised on the BBC.
Gift Cards for Retailers Worldwide Available in Zapit Wallet
Zapit wallet has announced an integration with Coinsbee, enabling users to purchase gift cards using BCH for a variety of retailers worldwide. This development is especially advantageous for individuals who earn or wish to spend BCH without the need to convert it to fiat currency. Users are encouraged to explore this new feature and provide feedback, as updates on further enhancements are forthcoming.
Spedn 4.0 Released with Enhanced Bitcoin Cash Smart Contracts
Spedn, a sophisticated smart contract language tailored for Bitcoin Cash, has released Spedn 4.0. This new version introduces several enhancements, including support for 64-bit integers, native covenant inspection functions, CashTokens inspection capabilities, and the addition of a multiplication operator. The update also streamlines the compilation process with a user-friendly command line tool available on npm. Additionally, the runtime supported by BCH-JS has been upgraded to utilize the latest version of BCH-JS.
Cauldron Quest Introduces Non-Custodial Wallet for Bitcoin Cash DEX
Cauldron Quest, a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating on the BCH blockchain, has rolled out its non-custodial wallet to enhance security and convenience for users. This wallet empowers users to retain full control over their private keys and assets, eliminating the need for intermediary entities. To create a new wallet, users can visit app.cauldron.quest/wallet, select 'New Wallet,' and follow the prompts to initiate the process. For additional details, visit cauldron.quest.
Bitcoin Cash Client Version 1.5.x Released with .NET 8 and C# 12 Support
Developer David Shattuck has released version 1.5.x of the Bitcoin Cash Client library, now upgraded to .NET 8 and C# 12. This version kickstarts a series of planned updates that will be rolled out in the upcoming weeks. Future enhancements will encompass support for single transactions with multiple recipients and clearer error indications. Bitcoin Cash Client simplifies the integration of native, non-custodial Bitcoin Cash transactions into C# .NET applications, offering a user-friendly platform for wallet creation, UTXO management, network fee calculation, transaction signing and broadcasting, while ensuring the confidentiality of private keys. For further information and to access the latest version, visit nuget.org/packages/BitcoinCashClient.
