v0.17.1

This developer release features:

• a new address-based social proof verifications system
• a new bitcoin wallet that is derived from your identity key
• a new username registration process that is both faster and cheaper
• an improved sign in process (fixes #864)

NOTE: The new bitcoin wallet is stored in the browser and secured by the same key as your identity. This is a change from prior versions where we were the bitcoins were stored in a separate wallet from your identity. To migrate the bitcoins from follow the instructions here.

Known issues
These will be fixed in an upcoming release:

• You will need to restore your account after upgrading to this version for proper behavior. #562
• Your Blockstack ID information will not be saved unless you have a username. If you edit your Blockstack ID before adding a username, adding a username will cause it to disappear. #866
• After adding a username, the name may take a while to display or indicate it is ready to use when in fact it is not. #864

Names purchased in a pre-release version prior to v0.10.0 will need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

v0.17.0

This developer release features:

• a new address-based social proof verifications system
• a new bitcoin wallet that is derived from your identity key
• a new username registration process that is both faster and cheaper

Known issues
These will be fixed in an upcoming release:

• You will need to restore your account after upgrading to this version for proper behavior. #562
• Your Blockstack ID information will not be saved unless you have a username. If you edit your Blockstack ID before adding a username, adding a username will cause it to disappear. #866
• Sign in to apps with Blockstack IDs that have newly registered usernames will fail until the name is confirmed on the network. #864
• After adding a username, the name may take a while to display or indicate it is ready to use when in fact it is not. #864

Names purchased in a pre-release version prior to v0.10.0 will need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

v0.16.0

This developer release includes a complete redesign and numerous bug fixes.

Linux users should use the included launcher script to start and use Blockstack Browser. The supplied windows installer sets up a docker environment for installing and using Blockstack Browser

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you may need to restore your account for proper behavior. Also, names purchased in an earlier pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

v0.15.0

This developer release includes the ability to transfer your name to another wallet, improvements to the account restoration process and other improvements!

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you may need to restore your account for proper behavior. Also, names purchased in an earlier pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

v0.14.0

This developer release includes the following improvements:

• Option to automatically start Blockstack on macOS
• Option to select the default profile used for sign in with Blockstack
• Ability to select which profile is used for sign in to Blockstack apps at sign in time
• Advanced feature which allows manual update of a name's zone file
• Name registration process improvements
• Numerous bug fixes

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you should reset your browser's local storage before running a new version. Also, names purchased in a pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

v0.13.0

This developer release includes design improvements and a new status bar.

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you should reset your browser's local storage before running a new version. Also, names purchased in a pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

Mac

Use the download link below.

Linux

Follow the instructions here.

v0.12.0

This developer release includes a new on-boarding flow and several new Blockstack apps!

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you should reset your browser's local storage before running a new version. Also, names purchased in a pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

Mac

Use the download link below.

Linux

Follow the instructions here.

v0.11.2

This pre-release fixes issues with withdrawing bitcoin and storage of larger files.

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you should reset your browser's local storage before running a new version. Also, names purchased in a pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

v0.11.1

This developer release enables sign in to apps and storage without a username.

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you should reset your browser's local storage before running a new version. Also, names purchased in a pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.

Mac

Use the download link below.

Linux

Follow the instructions here.

v0.11.0

This developer release features improvements to name registration speed and cost, support for apps that use storage, and numerous other fixes.

Please note that since this is a pre-release, you should reset your browser's local storage before running a new version. Also, names purchased in a pre-release version may disappear between pre-release versions as we optimize our keychain format. They may need to be transferred to the production keychain location with a future tool.