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@ Lightning News
2025-05-06 17:45:30In a landmark leap for bitcoin self-custody, Wasabi Wallet announced the release of v2.6.0 “Prometheus,” the first version of its privacy-centric desktop software to operate entirely independent of centralized servers.
This update marks a pivotal step toward ensuring long-term resilience and user autonomy in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.
New release 2.6.0 – Prometheus is here! 
Support for Standard BIP 158 Block Filters
Full Node Integration Rework
Create & Recover SLIP 39 Shares
Nostr Update Manager And more… https://t.co/J0K5DFMQZL
— Wasabi Wallet (@wasabiwallet) May 5, 2025
Key Innovations
1. Sovereign Blockchain Synchronization via BIP 158
Wasabi now leverages Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 158 block filters, enabling users to sync directly with their own bitcoin node. This eliminates dependency on third-party indexers or servers, drastically improving sync speeds while ensuring users retain full control over their blockchain data.2. Simplified Full Node Integration
The overhauled node integration allows seamless compatibility with any bitcoin node implementation. Users need only enable their node’s RPC server and connect it to Wasabi. All critical functions—block retrieval, fee estimation, and transaction broadcasting—now operate through the user’s own infrastructure.3. SLIP 39 Backup Shares (Sponsored by Trezor)
A new standard for wallet recovery, SLIP 39, enables users to generate multiple encrypted backup shares. This “sharded” approach, sponsored by Trezor, ensures flexible and secure recovery options, reducing risks of single-point failure.4. Censorship-Resistant Updates via Nostr Protocol
Replacing GitHub reliance, Wasabi now distributes updates through the decentralized Nostr network. Updates remain verifiable via the project’s code-signing certificate, ensuring continuity even if centralized platforms are compromised.5. Enhanced Privacy and Resilience
- No Third-Party Dependencies: Optional removal of external exchange/fee rate providers.
- Stricter JSON Serialization: Rebuilt data handling to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Azure Trusted Signing: New code-signing certificate for Windows builds.
- UI Overhaul: Critical fixes for macOS Sequoia and Avalonia framework upgrades.
Availability and Additional Resources
Wasabi Wallet v2.6.0 is available for immediate download at wasabiwallet.io. The update is free, open-source, and compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Full Changelog: GitHub Release Notes
GitHub Repo: github.com/zkSNACKs/WalletWasabiAbout Wasabi Wallet
Wasabi Wallet is a non-custodial, open-source bitcoin wallet prioritizing financial privacy through technologies like CoinJoin. Designed for desktop, it empowers users to reclaim sovereignty over their transactions with robust encryption, minimal metadata leakage, and peer-to-peer operation.