Ashigaru, a fork of Samourai Wallet, launches

Ashigaru Open Source Project forks Samourai to launch a mobile wallet with UI enhancements and user-driven updates for improved security.
Ashigaru, a fork of Samourai Wallet, launches
Ashigaru, a fork of Samourai Wallet, launches

Key Takeaways

  • The Ashigaru mobile wallet v1.0.0 is an independent release that removes dependencies on Samourai Wallet, enhancing user autonomy.
  • This wallet requires a Dojo server connection for full functionality, emphasizing the importance of running a personal node infrastructure.
  • The app introduces user-friendly features that enhance overall user experience and engagement.

Overview of Ashigaru Mobile Wallet v1.0.0

The first release of the Ashigaru Open Source Project's mobile wallet builds directly from Samourai Wallet's 0.99.98ii app release and their development work carried out up to 24th April 2024.

The Ashigaru Open Source Project tailored the app’s user interface and experience for Dojo-only functionality and eliminated all dependencies on Samourai Wallet infrastructure.

A new PayNym Server has been deployed as part of the Ashigaru project, and the app requires a Dojo node for functionality unless used in offline mode.

New Features and Updates

The app introduces a redesigned wallet creation and restoration flow, prioritizing Dojo-only connections and syncing features.

All references to Samourai Wallet have been removed, and the in-app explorer now uses Dojo-paired URLs for increased autonomy.

The Ashigaru app also supports the Next Block fee rate estimation and allows batch spending from the Postmix account.

Various bug fixes were implemented, including UI enhancements and restoring the Online Cahoots functionality.

The Whirlpool coinjoin feature has been removed, and the Ricochet service fee now contributes to the Ashigaru development fund.

Installation, Verification, and Feedback

The app is available for download now.

They have provided guides for verifying the software on mobile, including both beginner and intermediate methods for verification.

They encourage user feedback, and welcome contributions to the project’s codebase through pull requests or private issue reporting.

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