Groestlcoin 22nd March Release – 10 Year Anniversary

Posted on by Jackielove4u

Groestlcoin Release March 2024

As we toast to Groestlcoin’s (GRS) 10th year in 2024, let’s celebrate not just a decade of innovation but also our recent leap onto Bithumb with a KRW pairing. This moment feels like a hug from the future, promising us a spot in the bustling crypto scene of South Korea. Amidst evolving tech and shifting regulations, our journey continues, powered by our resilient spirit and your unwavering support. Here’s to us, to GRS, and to the exciting adventures that await.

🤲Help GRS Survive

This year has brought its share of challenges for Groestlcoin (GRS). The delisting from major exchanges like Binance, compounded by the bankruptcy of Bittrex due to regulatory pressures, has significantly impacted our ability to gain traction in the ever-competitive cryptocurrency market. This sequence of events has strained our financial resources, bringing us to a critical juncture in the journey of GRS.

In light of these challenges, we are reaching out to our dedicated community for support. The survival and growth of Groestlcoin now hinge on the collective effort of those who believe in its potential and future. Contributions can make a substantial difference in keeping the vision of GRS alive.

To support GRS, donations can be made in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Groestlcoin. Every contribution, big or small, is a step towards sustaining and advancing Groestlcoin in these trying times. Here are the addresses where donations can be sent:

  • Bitcoin (BTC) Address: 362mx8pNhvy9eAyPsDYtbq5FFDBNcUFUTZ
  • Ethereum (ETH) Address: 0xC5557F68Ac00d5108fD21d79D7Dc2D8496364C3f
  • Groestlcoin (GRS) Address: FWN1qdiRrymSR6jbpbanLYqZpjkEaZouHN

Your support is more than just a donation; it’s a lifeline that can help keep Groestlcoin afloat. Together, we can overcome these challenges and continue our journey towards innovation and success in the cryptocurrency space.

What’s Being Released Today?

 

GROESTLCOIN DEVELOPMENT RELEASE

Electrum-GRS v4.5.4

What am I?

If you are an ordinary user of Groestlcoin and simply want the convenience of a web wallet with the security of a real application and support for multi-signature, then Electrum-GRS is the right choice for you.

Changelog 4.5.4

  • enforce that we run with python asserts enabled, regardless of platform
  • Trezor: support longer than 9 character PIN codes
  • include AppStream metainfo.xml in tarballs
  • fix: exceptions in some callbacks got lost and not logged
  • remove SSL options from config
  • make number of logfiles to keep configurable
  • refactored SimpleConfig and added ConfigVars
  • incremental writes of wallet file
  • add warnings and prompt users when signing txs with non-default sighashes
  • add option to merge duplicate outputs
  • fix: consider bip21 URIs as invalid if they contain unknown req-* param
  • port wizard to new implementation
  • fix fiat balance sorting in address list window
  • remove thousands separator when copying numbers to clipboard
  • new: notes tab for saving text in the (encrypted) wallet file
  • simplify welcome page for first-start network settings
  • Trezor: allow multiple change outputs
  • Trezor: support external pre-signed inputs
  • new: swapserver plugin
  • update bundled zbar, for security fixes
  • localization: never translate CLI/RPC
  • localization: simplify how default language is chosen
  • also support unfinished wallets when opened through File>Open
  • fix handler for OpenFileEventFilter
  • fix crash during startup/wizard-open
  • changed: label tx sizes as "vbytes", and feerates as "sat/vbyte"
  • fix: wizard regression not able to use HWW as cosigner for new wallets
  • fix: onchain invoice paid detection broken if jsonpatch enabled
  • fix: program not starting because of bad "proxy" config value
  • fix: wizard: don't log sensitive values: replace blacklist with whitelist
  • new: basic "add server as bookmark" functionality
  • fix: potential race condition in wizard page construction
  • fix: don't use lightning invoice when user specifies MAX amount
  • various UI fixes
  • Trezor: support SLIP-19 ownership proofs, for trezor-based Standard_Wallets
  • Trezor: fix regression in sign_transaction for trezor one for multisig
  • Trezor: fix allow adding SLIP-19 ownership proofs to complete inputs
  • Trezor: fix a race in swapserver when handling server-normal-swaps

Features

  • Encrypted wallet - the file that contains your groestlcoins is protected with a password. You are protected from thieves.
  • Deterministic key generation - If you lose your wallet, you can recover it from its seed. You are protected from your own mistakes.
  • Instant on - the client does not download the blockchain, it requests that information from a server. No delays, always up-to-date.
  • Freedom and Privacy - The server does not store user accounts. You are not tied to a particular server, and the server does not need to know you.
  • No scripts - Electrum-GRS does not download any script. A compromised server cannot send you arbitrary code and steal your groestlcoins.
  • No single point of failure - The server code is open source, anyone can run a server.
  • Transactions are signed locally - Your private keys are not shared with the server. You do not have to trust the server with your money.
  • Firewall friendly - The client does not need to open a port, it simply polls the server for updates.
  • Free software - Gnu GPL v3. Anyone can audit the code.
  • Written in Python - The code is short, and easy to review.
  • User Friendly - Support for Groestlcoin URIs, signed URIs and Groestlcoin aliases
  • No Lock-In - You can export your private keys and use them in other groestlcoin clients.
  • No Downtimes - Electrum-GRS servers are decentralized and redundant. Your wallet is never down.
  • Proof Checking - Electrum-GRS Wallet verifies all the transactions in your history using SPV.
  • Cold Storage - Keep your private keys offline, and go online with a watching-only wallet. Sign transactions from a computer that is always offline. Broadcast them from a machine that does not have your keys.
  • Multisign - Split the permission to spend your coins between several wallets using parallel BIP32 derivations and P2SH addresses ("2 of 2", "2 of 3"). Compact serialization format for unsigned or partially signed transactions, that includes the BIP32 master public key and derivation needed to sign inputs. Serialized transactions can be sent to cosigners or to cold storage using QR codes.

OSX – Windows – Windows Standalone – Windows Portable – Linux

Server Source – Server Installer Source – Client Source

Android Electrum-GRS v4.5.4

What am I?

If you are an ordinary user of Groestlcoin and simply want the convenience of a web wallet with the security of a real application and support for multi-signature, then Electrum-GRS is the right choice for you.

Changelog 4.5.4

  • enforce that we run with python asserts enabled, regardless of platform
  • Trezor: support longer than 9 character PIN codes
  • include AppStream metainfo.xml in tarballs
  • fix: exceptions in some callbacks got lost and not logged
  • remove SSL options from config
  • make number of logfiles to keep configurable
  • refactored SimpleConfig and added ConfigVars
  • incremental writes of wallet file
  • add warnings and prompt users when signing txs with non-default sighashes
  • add option to merge duplicate outputs
  • fix: consider bip21 URIs as invalid if they contain unknown req-* param
  • port wizard to new implementation
  • fix fiat balance sorting in address list window
  • remove thousands separator when copying numbers to clipboard
  • new: notes tab for saving text in the (encrypted) wallet file
  • simplify welcome page for first-start network settings
  • Trezor: allow multiple change outputs
  • Trezor: support external pre-signed inputs
  • new: swapserver plugin
  • update bundled zbar, for security fixes
  • localization: never translate CLI/RPC
  • localization: simplify how default language is chosen
  • also support unfinished wallets when opened through File>Open
  • fix handler for OpenFileEventFilter
  • fix crash during startup/wizard-open
  • changed: label tx sizes as "vbytes", and feerates as "sat/vbyte"
  • fix: wizard regression not able to use HWW as cosigner for new wallets
  • fix: onchain invoice paid detection broken if jsonpatch enabled
  • fix: program not starting because of bad "proxy" config value
  • fix: wizard: don't log sensitive values: replace blacklist with whitelist
  • new: basic "add server as bookmark" functionality
  • fix: potential race condition in wizard page construction
  • fix: don't use lightning invoice when user specifies MAX amount
  • various UI fixes
  • Trezor: support SLIP-19 ownership proofs, for trezor-based Standard_Wallets
  • Trezor: fix regression in sign_transaction for trezor one for multisig
  • Trezor: fix allow adding SLIP-19 ownership proofs to complete inputs
  • Trezor: fix a race in swapserver when handling server-normal-swaps

Features

  • Encrypted wallet - the file that contains your groestlcoins is protected with a password. You are protected from thieves.
  • Deterministic key generation - If you lose your wallet, you can recover it from its seed. You are protected from your own mistakes.
  • Instant on - the client does not download the blockchain, it requests that information from a server. No delays, always up-to-date.
  • Freedom and Privacy - The server does not store user accounts. You are not tied to a particular server, and the server does not need to know you.
  • No scripts - Electrum-GRS does not download any script. A compromised server cannot send you arbitrary code and steal your groestlcoins.
  • No single point of failure - The server code is open source, anyone can run a server.
  • Transactions are signed locally - Your private keys are not shared with the server. You do not have to trust the server with your money.
  • Firewall friendly - The client does not need to open a port, it simply polls the server for updates.
  • Free software - Gnu GPL v3. Anyone can audit the code.
  • Written in Python - The code is short, and easy to review.
  • User Friendly - Support for Groestlcoin URIs, signed URIs and Groestlcoin aliases
  • No Lock-In - You can export your private keys and use them in other groestlcoin clients.
  • No Downtimes - Electrum-GRS servers are decentralized and redundant. Your wallet is never down.
  • Proof Checking - Electrum-GRS Wallet verifies all the transactions in your history using SPV.
  • Cold Storage - Keep your private keys offline, and go online with a watching-only wallet. Sign transactions from a computer that is always offline. Broadcast them from a machine that does not have your keys.
  • Multisign - Split the permission to spend your coins between several wallets using parallel BIP32 derivations and P2SH addresses ("2 of 2", "2 of 3"). Compact serialization format for unsigned or partially signed transactions, that includes the BIP32 master public key and derivation needed to sign inputs. Serialized transactions can be sent to cosigners or to cold storage using QR codes.

Google Play

Server Source – Server Installer Source – Client Source

Core lightning 24.02.1

What am I?

Core Lightning is a specification-compliant Lightning Network implementation built in C. It is a lightweight, highly customisable and standard compliant implementation of the Lightning Network protocol. Core Lightning only works on Linux and Mac OS and requires a local or remote instance of Groestlcoind (version 2.16 or above) that is fully synced to the correct blockchain.

Changelog 24.02.1

  • The recover plugin can now detect dataloss and guide you through the recovery process, making emergency recoveries less stressful.
  • The logic of the anchor channels has been overhauled and channel fundings and closing should now be more flexible and reliable.
  • reckless, our plugin manager, now knows how to create python virtualenvs for each plugin. This allows running multiple plugins with conflicting dependencies. Furthermore it can be told an exact version or commit to install.
  • CLN now has a --no-reconnect-private, which tells lightningd not to reconnect private peers. This is useful for service-providers and LSPs if the majority of peers is flaky.
  • The newest version of the splicing proposal was implemented. Though experimental we encourage anyone to try it out, as it informs the specification process as well.

Features

  • Ability to create new channels
  • Ability to close existing channels
  • Completely manage all channel states, including exceptional ones
  • Performing path-finding within the network, passively forwarding incoming payments
  • Sending outgoing onion-encrypted payments through the network
  • Automatic channel management (auto-pilot)

Source – Building instructions Linux – Building instructions for OSX

GRSPay v1.12.5

What am I?

GRSPay is a free, open-source, non-custodial cryptocurrency payment processor which allows you to receive payments in Groestlcoin with no fees, transaction cost or middlemen. GRSPay eliminates the involvement of a third-party. Payments with GRSPay go directly to your wallet, which increases the privacy and security. Your private keys are never visible to the GRSPay Server or anyone else. There is no address re-use since each invoice generates a new address deriving from your public key.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7s3zZnlQ6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNMTDEPhWhY

Changelog v1.12.5

  • With this release we upgrade to .NET 8, which also requires a current version of the Docker engine for docker deployments (>= 20.10.10).
  • We are ending support for Postgresql 11 as it reached 5 years after its initial release.
  • Webhooks: Support for Payment Requests, Payouts and extendibility by plugins
  • Support BIP129 Multisig wallet import
  • POS Keypad: Add plus and change clear functionality
  • Forms: Support adjusting invoice amount by multiplier, enables percentage-based discount codes
  • Can pair or reset a Boltcard to a pull payment
  • Plugins: Allow scheduling installs/updates of future plugins
  • Checkout: NFC improvements
  • Checkout: Receipt improvements
  • Payment Request: Improve public view
  • POS Keypad: List recent transactions
  • POS Cart: Add options for search and categories display
  • POS Cart: Horizontal scrollable filters
  • POS and Crowdfund: Item editor improvements
  • Reporting: UI improvements
  • Server Policies: Add warnings for certain options
  • Greenfield: Remove unused checkout type setting from POS
  • Greenfield: Make checkout type V2 default for new stores
  • Domain mapping: Redirect root app to canonical URL
  • Store Branding: Use store logo as favicon
  • Rate Providers: Remove Bittrex
  • UI: Unify list views
  • UI: Unify public page styles
  • UI: Add system option for theme switch
  • UI: Pull payment improvements
  • UI: Switch pos data to metadata in invoice create view
  • UI: Improve invoice's webhooks table
  • UI: Remove forced center alignment for POS description

Features

  • Direct, P2P Groestlcoin payments
  • Lightning Network support
  • Complete control over private keys
  • Enchanced privacy
  • SegWit support
  • Process payments for others
  • Payment buttons
  • Point of sale
  • No transaction fees (other than those for the crypto networks)
  • No processing fees
  • No middleman
  • No KYC
  • The software is built in C#
  • You can run GRSPay as a self-hosted solution on your own server or use a our host. The self-hosted solution allows you not only to attach an unlimited number of stores but also become the payment processor for others.
  • Open Source - MIT license

Source – Live Site

GRSPay Testnet v1.12.5

What am I?

GRSPay Testnet is a free, open-source, non-custodial cryptocurrency payment processor which allows you to receive payments in Groestlcoin testnet with no fees, transaction cost or middlemen. GRSPay Testnet eliminates the involvement of a third-party. Payments with GRSPay Testnet go directly to your wallet, which increases the privacy and security. Your private keys are never visible to the GRSPay Testnet Server or anyone else. There is no address re-use since each invoice generates a new address deriving from your public key.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7s3zZnlQ6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNMTDEPhWhY

Changelog v1.12.5

  • With this release we upgrade to .NET 8, which also requires a current version of the Docker engine for docker deployments (>= 20.10.10).
  • We are ending support for Postgresql 11 as it reached 5 years after its initial release.
  • Webhooks: Support for Payment Requests, Payouts and extendibility by plugins
  • Support BIP129 Multisig wallet import
  • POS Keypad: Add plus and change clear functionality
  • Forms: Support adjusting invoice amount by multiplier, enables percentage-based discount codes
  • Can pair or reset a Boltcard to a pull payment
  • Plugins: Allow scheduling installs/updates of future plugins
  • Checkout: NFC improvements
  • Checkout: Receipt improvements
  • Payment Request: Improve public view
  • POS Keypad: List recent transactions
  • POS Cart: Add options for search and categories display
  • POS Cart: Horizontal scrollable filters
  • POS and Crowdfund: Item editor improvements
  • Reporting: UI improvements
  • Server Policies: Add warnings for certain options
  • Greenfield: Remove unused checkout type setting from POS
  • Greenfield: Make checkout type V2 default for new stores
  • Domain mapping: Redirect root app to canonical URL
  • Store Branding: Use store logo as favicon
  • Rate Providers: Remove Bittrex
  • UI: Unify list views
  • UI: Unify public page styles
  • UI: Add system option for theme switch
  • UI: Pull payment improvements
  • UI: Switch pos data to metadata in invoice create view
  • UI: Improve invoice's webhooks table
  • UI: Remove forced center alignment for POS description

Features

  • Direct, P2P Groestlcoin Testnet payments
  • Lightning Network Testnet support
  • Complete control over private keys
  • Enchanced privacy
  • SegWit Testnet support
  • Process payments for others
  • Payment buttons
  • Point of sale
  • No transaction fees (other than those for the crypto networks)
  • No processing fees
  • No middleman
  • No KYC
  • The software is built in C#
  • You can run GRSPay Testnet as a self-hosted solution on your own server or use a our host. The self-hosted solution allows you not only to attach an unlimited number of stores but also become the payment processor for others.
  • Open Source - MIT license

Source – Live Site