The Wasabi Wallet 2.0.8 release introduces several enhancements and improvements. It includes GUI support for custom coinjoin coordinator selection, connection via Tor bridges, support for TailsOS and WhonixOS, and the “exclude coins from coinjoins” feature.
Custom Coordinator Selection
With the sunset of the default coinjoin coordinator managed by zkSNACKs, Wasabi Wallet users must now connect to different coordinators to continue using the coinjoin feature. This selection is now more visible directly from the wallet user interface and in the coinjoin settings.
Tor Bridges Support
Tor bridges have been added to improve connectivity and privacy for users in restrictive environments where standard Tor usage might be blocked. Tor bridges act as alternative entry points to the Tor network, helping users circumvent censorship, ensuring that Wasabi Wallet remains accessible and reliable at all times.
Whonix & Tails OS Support
Full support for Whonix and Tails OS, two operating systems renowned for their focus on privacy and security, is now available. Whonix is designed to run inside a VM and uses Tor for all network connections, while Tails is a live operating system that routes all traffic through Tor. Toggle your Tor setting to Enabled (connect-only mode) in order to use these tools.
Exclude Coins from Coinjoins
Users can now exclude specific coins from participating in coinjoins. This provides greater control over which coins are selected to participate in coinjoin transactions, allowing users to manage their UTXOs with better flexibility.
GitHub Repository Transfer
The GitHub repository for the Wasabi Wallet has been successfully transferred to a new location. This transfer allows Wasabi Wallet to be maintained as a fully standalone project, independent from any organization and open to multiple different contributors and supporters. The new repository will continue to be the central place for all development activities, issues tracking, and community contributions.
Notable UI and Functional Updates
- UI Adjustments: Multiple user interface improvements, including margin adjustments for labels to prevent shifting, removal of unused XML namespaces, and enhanced styles for various components.
- macOS Specific Fixes: Improved handling of window states to prevent crashes and ensure smoother operation on macOS.
- Backend Enhancements: Added more statistics to the backend, and updates to various dependencies to improve performance and security.
Additional Improvements
- Statistics and Logging: Added response times to logging, enhanced Statista performance, and included more detailed error handling for output registration.
- Code and Dependency Updates: Cleaned up code, removed unused components, and updated tooling versions to streamline development and maintenance.
- Error Handling: Improved handling of reorganization errors and handshake warnings, ensuring robust and resilient operation.
