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MultiBit HD Changelog

What's new in MultiBit HD 0.5.1

Mar 8, 2017
  • Increase the default fee and maximum fee
  • Change all encrypted file to have a random IV prepended
  • Update the checkpoint file
  • Remove donate button

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.0 Beta (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Change all encrypted file to have a random IV prepended
  • Update the checkpoint file
  • Bump default Fee to 15000 satoshi

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.1 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Raise the maximum fee to enable faster transaction processing
  • Rebrand application to KeepKey MultiBit
  • Fix integration with TREZOR firmware version 1.3.6
  • Add BIP 111 detection of SPV support by peer nodes
  • Minor bug fix: Send transactions to your own wallet

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.18 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Change all encrypted file to have a random IV prepended
  • Update the checkpoint file
  • Bump default Fee to 15000 satoshi

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.18 (Apr 29, 2014)

  • Upgrade to bitcoinj 0.11.2. This is mainly bug fixes.
  • Update of localisation and checkpoints files.
  • Removal of import of blockchain.info wallet export files
  • New utility "Tool | Check Private Keys"
  • Fix for cannot send 1000BTC or more
  • Fix for test timezone error
  • Fix for padding bytes in private key export files

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.17 (Mar 4, 2014)

  • upgrade to bitcoinj 0.11.1
  • removal of "one satoshi" spam transactions
  • removal of MtGox exchange, default is now Bitstamp/ USD
  • update of localisation and checkpoints files

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.16 (Dec 19, 2013)

  • #340. Fixed: if you close a wallet then open it immediately it does not appear.
  • #347, #410. Updated code to bitcoinj 0.10.3 (transaction is now resent ok if not initially sent).
  • #407. Changed reset block chain and transactions to always run before wallet creation date.
  • #408. Send is now prevented until sync completes.
  • #409. Examined code to see if 'tx is missing' can be improved.
  • #415. Removed 'File | Delete Wallet' entirely for safety reasons.
  • #418. Now performs a ping of peers before send as a network check.

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.15 (Nov 21, 2013)

  • Changes:
  • #196. Fixed: Bitcoin URI protocol handler does not work properly under Windows.
  • #203, #276. Inverted colour scheme now working ok.
  • #230. Fixed: Exception when sending coins.
  • #234. Fixed: The addresses in Sign Message / Verify Message need white space trimming.
  • #235. Fixed: USB drive installation instructions are out of date.
  • #262. Added support for new blockchain.info wallet format to Import Private Keys.
  • #280, #284. Fixed: MultiBit does not build.
  • #283. Fixed: Misleading error message when trying to send very small amount.
  • #293. Updated build to bitcoinj 0.10.2
  • #297. Added a message when wallet closes (with location of wallet).
  • #299. Added Serbian as a target language.
  • #304. Updated XChange library to 1.10.0

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.14 (Sep 4, 2013)

  • The Windows installer is signed with authenticode.
  • Fixed bug: Still prompted for password after a send.
  • Moved 'Show transaction details' to button bar on Transactions tab.
  • Added 'Export transactions' to Transactions tab.
  • Improved build to check dependencies using Gary's dependency checker.
  • Improved closedown of MultiBit. There are now messages in the titlebar.
  • Fixed bug: Request labels being wiped after private key import.
  • Tidied up UI.
  • Updated to bitcoinj 0.10.1.
  • Updated to XChange 1.8.0.
  • Renamed windows installer to get automatic administrator elevation.

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.13 (Jul 22, 2013)

  • The backing up of wallets has been improved. There is now a data directory for each wallet.
  • Failing test fixed. Also fixed functional tests.
  • Send address is properly trimmed.
  • Swiss Francs now has correct currency prefix.
  • Receiving addresses that are manually added to the info file do not appear in the UI.
  • Swahili added as a target language.
  • Fixed Verify Message tooltip on a Mac.
  • Fixed blank validation message if fee takes total over amount in wallet.

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.12 (Jun 24, 2013)

  • Updated to bitcoinj v0.9
  • Fees are now calculated automatically. Code by Matt Corallo
  • The size of the transaction appears on the transactions detail dialog
  • Fixed issues 150, 165 - Automatically recreates BlockStore if there are problems loading it
  • Fixed issue 155 - Version.txt retrieval error on Java 7
  • Fixed issue 156 - Verify message available when wallet is syncing

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.11 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • Implemented issue 96 - Sign and Verify message.

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.10 (May 28, 2013)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed issue 116 - could not import blockchain.info backups
  • Fixed issue 117 - fee was too high
  • Fixed issue 121 - MtGox ticker information not showing
  • Fixed issue 125 - improved overzealous syncing of wallet(s)
  • Fixed issue 137 - Import / Export filechooser nomenclature
  • Fixed issue 140 - use installed checkpoints file if newer
  • Fixed issue 141 - bump to XChange 1.7.0, XChart 2.2.0

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.9 (Apr 22, 2013)

  • Features:
  • Version number removed from Mac app name
  • Updated help files
  • Fixed bug on opening wallet that is already open
  • Fixed ticker restart bug

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.9 RC 1 (Apr 17, 2013)

  • Features:
  • Upgrade to bitcoinj v0.8
  • Delete Wallet not shown by default, challenge question added. (see configuration.txt)
  • Romanian added as target language
  • Mac app is now signed with a "James Burton" developer id
  • Fix for Mac retina display showing fuzzy text
  • Twisty and callout panel in the wallet panels have been removed

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.9 Snapshot (Apr 9, 2013)

  • Features:
  • I18n update
  • Update to bitcoinj 0.8-SNAPSHOT
  • added 'Close Wallet'
  • wallets now resync automatically when opened
  • added better sync control on import and reset blockchain
  • changed blockstore to SPVBlockStore - smaller download
  • changed 'Reset blockchain and transactions' suggested replay date to 2 days ago
  • reduced default fee to 0.0005 BTC
  • Bug fixes:
  • fix for unparseable fee amount
  • apostrophes now appear in French and Italian translations properly

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.23 (Mar 20, 2013)

  • Features:
  • Fix for incoming transactions not seen sometimes
  • Updated to bitcoinj 0.7.3.
  • Notifies user when a new version of MultiBit is available
  • Tidied up UI when switching "look and feels"
  • Change is now sent to the second key in a wallet if present (this helps people who have imported a blockchain.info backup)
  • More logging

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.22 (Mar 12, 2013)

  • Features:
  • Addition of OpenExchangeRates.org as an exchange. Provides over 150 currencies for currency conversion. (Needs free sign up)
  • Charts can be saved (right click on the chart: "Save as")
  • Reset blockchain and transactions default "replay from" date now goes back 2 days.
  • Updated to Bitcoinj 0.7.1, XChart 2.0.0, XChange 1.5.0
  • Simplified buttons in wallet list
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed appearance of blank request screen.
  • Menu tooltips on Macs shown properly

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.8 Beta (Feb 13, 2013)

  • Bitcoinj v0.7 features:
  • Bloom filters now active to speed up blockchain sync (when talking to bitcoind v0.8rc1 nodes or later)
  • You can now specify particular peers to connect to with the 'peers' property in multibit.properties. (Use a comma separated list)
  • Fix for zero confirmation transaction vulnerability identified by Retep
  • XChange 1.4.0 features:
  • More exchanges supported for currency lookup: MtGox, Bitstamp, BTC-E, CampBX, VirtEx
  • UI enhancements:
  • You can use Shift-ArrowUp and Shift-ArrowDown to move between wallets when the Wallets panel is selected
  • Wallet icon now highlighted when wallet is selected, more contrast between selected and unselected
  • Display less flicky when changing languages, fonts and look-and-feel
  • User chosen font now set properly in dialogs and Help screens
  • General:
  • No longer opens in 'local mode' - it picks up your other MultiBit wallets
  • Removed cacheManager code - no longer supported
  • Backward compatible wallet changes (description added, minor version dropped)
  • Serialised wallets now no longer always load - you may have to use an older version of MultiBit and migrate them to protobuf format
  • Refactoring of encryption code in response to review comments
  • Fix for 'Transaction cannot be cast to Comparable' bug on wallet reorgs

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.20 (Feb 12, 2013)

  • Features:
  • Support for more currency exchanges. (XChange 1.4.0)
  • You can move up and down wallets with the Shift-ArrowUp and Shift-ArrowDown keys.
  • UI Changes:
  • More contrast between the active wallet and the others
  • Less flicky when changing language, font and look-and-feel.
  • Improved font display in dialogs, help, tooltips
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed bug on display of fiat amount in Send/ Request when changing languages
  • Fix for 'Transaction cannot be cast to Comparable' bug on wallet reorgs

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.19 (Jan 15, 2013)

  • Improvements:
  • Improved status notifications for transactions
  • Update to bitcoinj 0.6.1
  • Coinbase transactions now have a pickaxe icon and the status icon fills more slowly
  • Now only hits currency server if ticker is shown or currency conversions are on
  • Fiat currency fields only shown on Send and Request if fiat currency successfully found from remote server
  • Small increase in table row height for visual clarity
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed help tab borking MultiBit if no network present

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.18 (Jan 7, 2013)

  • Bug fixes:
  • Issue 63 fixed (default fee of 1 BTC for comma decimal separator languages)
  • Removed splash screen (and help about) image as it was causing a Segmentation Fault on openjdk6 when viewed in 256 colors
  • Fixed flickery first transaction row
  • Fixed color of Transactions description column in RTL languages

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.17 (Dec 17, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Change is now spendable as soon as the transaction traverses the Bitcoin network

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.7 Beta (Dec 14, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Change is now spendable as soon as transaction traverse the network
  • Fix for "Could not generate key from password and salt" bug on send from unencrypted wallets

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.16 (Dec 10, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Everything from v 0.5.6beta
  • More error handling on show transaction details dialog.

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.6 Beta (Dec 10, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Everything from 0.4.15 e.g. currency support
  • Amount in BTC decimal aligned
  • testnet3 support (see configuration.txt)

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.15 (Dec 3, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Fiat currency support
  • I18n refresh
  • Mac now uses command-c and v for cut and paste

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.14 (Oct 29, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Arabic 100% translation
  • Fix for chart balance not matching wallet balance

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.5 Beta (Oct 27, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • New encrypted wallet format - NOT backwards compatible
  • Fix for bug where encrypted wallets could be opened as unencrypted
  • Arabic translation 100%
  • Automatic backup of private keys on wallet encryption/ change password/ create new private keys
  • Forward port of everything from 0.4.13
  • Update to bitcoinj version 0.6

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.13 (Oct 17, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Send confirm dialog shows peer propagation
  • Reset blockchain and transactions bug fix
  • Charts panel bug fix
  • Default fee set to 0.001 BTC
  • Mouse scroll wheel bug fix (hopefully)
  • Fix for currencies disappearing in currency ticker
  • Side panel now shown by default for new users

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.12 (Oct 11, 2012)

  • Improvements:
  • Farsi/ Persian translation 100%
  • Online/ Connecting tooltip now shows date of last block and number of connected peers
  • Transaction icon visualizes propagation of transaction across peers
  • Various code hardening/ extra logging

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.11 (Oct 5, 2012)

  • User interface:
  • 8 decimal places of BTC now shown
  • Chart of wallet balance for last 30 days added
  • Drag and drop QR code to desktop
  • Slovenian 100% added
  • Various UI tidyups
  • System:
  • Faster Bitcoin network connection
  • Rolling wallet backup to mitigate sudden power loss
  • Automatic recopy of installer blockchain if required
  • Update to bitcoinj version 0.6
  • Update to XChart 0.2.0

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.4 Beta (Sep 25, 2012)

  • Faster bitcoin network connection
  • Rolling wallet backup to mitigate sudden power loss
  • Chart of wallet balance for last 30 days added
  • Drag and drop QR code to desktop
  • Eliminated tab flicker
  • Tab title tooltips now show ok
  • Update to bitcoinj version 0.6-SNAPSHOT
  • Update to XChart 0.2.0

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.10 (Sep 10, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Czech and Indonesian 100% translation added

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.3 Alpha (Sep 6, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Forward port of everything from 0.4.9
  • Czech translation 100% added

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.9 (Sep 3, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Look and feel added
  • Improved right-to-left layouts
  • I18n: de, es, fr, ko, znCH 100%. sk:98%, nl:97%, ja:88%

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.8 (Aug 30, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • I18n update. Hebrew added as target language. Lots of new texts including French and Japanese

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.2 Alpha (Aug 30, 2012)

  • Enhancements
  • Faster wallet encrypt/ decrypt
  • Background tasks added
  • I18n. Lots of new text

New in MultiBit HD 0.5.0 Alpha (Aug 6, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Alpha version of encrypted wallet support
  • Removal of optional merchant menu

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.6 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Wallet versions from the future now not loaded

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.5 (Jul 23, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Faster connection to the Bitcoin network at startup
  • More help on 'Available to spend'

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.4 (Jul 17, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • I18n update
  • Update to bitcoinj 0.5.2

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.3 (Jul 10, 2012)

  • Bug fix:
  • Replay from genesis block fixed

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.2 (Jul 3, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Added utility to migrate wallets from serialised to protobuf format
  • 'Delete wallet' now overwrites wallet file with random data before deletion (secure delete)
  • Improved error handling on startup if blockchain cannot be loaded
  • Bug fix:
  • Installer now works on Win7 x64

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.1 (Jun 27, 2012)

  • Bug fix:
  • Fix for wallet load error "Illegal state exception - duplicate transaction"

New in MultiBit HD 0.4.0 (Jun 18, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Introduction of protobuf format for new wallets
  • Upgrade to bitcoinj v0.5.1 library
  • Upgrade to XChange v1.01 library
  • Added Message window
  • Minor UI improvements to help browser

New in MultiBit HD 0.3.5 (Jun 15, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Internationalization update, including Simplified Chinese.
  • Release info:
  • Changes included - Apr 27th to May 10 inclusive
  • Scan of release check list

New in MultiBit HD 0.3.4 (May 7, 2012)

  • Enhancements:
  • Can now import blockchain.info wallet backups
  • Currency ticker aesthetic improvements
  • Release info:
  • Changes included - Apr 17th to Apr 26 inclusive
  • Scan of release check list