My review of Wasabi Wallet v2:
UserInterface:
So I downloaded the wasabi wallet for Windows last June 19 and the design is simple but very relaxing in the eye. This maybe because the UI don't have bright colors or simply because I have the
Dark Mode, activated.
Dark and Light mode on top of the smooth orientation.
If I would rate its User Interface, I will give it a 9/10 .
User Experience:
Being a noob, I like that the process of creating a wallet is simple. Just create a password, write they passphrase in a sheet of paper, thats it. Just click receive bitcoin, and you label who is it from. I like that it made me aware that it is a good practice to never reuse an address that has already received btc.
I even learned more from their solid Documentation:
https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/I like that it has a Intro within the docs entitled
"Explain Wasabi Like I'm 5"
As it is very easy to understand.
It even have an automatic feature where it hides addresses which already received bitcoin.
This kind of information would help my fellow Filipino who like myself is not very adept, or technical and still uses a non-custodial wallet for most of our transactions.
Regarding CoinJoin...
I have read somewhere before about Wasabi wallet, it was a
post from the Beginners & Help section which even used the word "Chaumian" Coinjoin.
So what does Chaumian mean?
According to the web search I just did, "Chaumian" named after the father of online anonymity, David Lee Chaum, is the process or technique to carryout a transaction without revealing the parties involved etc.,
From what I understood since Wasabi wallet implements this Coinjoin feature, it would blur our bitcoin history thus making it harder for other people to track your transactions and your stash.
I even learned that Coinjoin was already being utilized by some since the early days,
This thread by gmaxwell:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.2983902 -- coinjoin since 2013
However, more reading made me aware that Wasabi V2 is now implementing a new protocol, WabiSabi, which uses a "coordinator".
Also I like the multiple CoinJoin profiles because you have control to the level of privacy/anonymity you wish to achieve for your coins and the amount you pay for it.
I have not tried it but it looks simple enough on the documentation.
Edit: 07/06/2022
Receiving:
I confirm I was able to receive funds to my Wasabi Wallet.
Sending:
I made 2 send transactions. I tried both the automatic fee and the one where you can set the fee sats/vByte.
There is a minor display error in which I have forwarded the details to our manager (icopress).
I saw that it did have a notification when you receive a payment and when it is confirmed.
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sources:
https://blog.wasabiwallet.io/what-is-wabi-sabi/
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/chaumian-blinding/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Chaum
https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/ELI5.html#coinjoin-with-wasabi
https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/using-wasabi/10Commandments.html#_6-never-merge-mixed-and-unmixed-coins-and-avoid-large-merges-of-mixed-coins
Topics I am unsure about:
-Upon launching my wallet, it shows data is being downloaded,
I don't know which bitcoin network data it is downloading but with the time estimate to finish the download, i would guess its very large.
Suggestions:
-Details on what sort of data is being downloaded when a download is required.
-A good addition would be a notification feature, if you are to receive a payment or have received a payment with confirmation etc.
