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Bisq
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A peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange system

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Recent Notes

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Bisq is experiencing issues related to a cumulative proof-of-work bug in BitcoinJ.

An upstream fix exists but hasn’t yet been ported to our branch. We expected this issue to surface around March 2026, which turned out to be a miscalculation.

We’re actively working on the fix and aim to release a new version soon. If you have open trades, please be patient—mediators and arbitrators will take this situation into account.
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**Bisq Easy on Mobile**
It’s never been easier to get Bitcoin — peer-to-peer and privacy-preserving over Tor.

We’re happy to announce that Bisq Easy is now available for Android — both as an APK and on the Google Play Store.

https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq-mobile/releases/anode_0.1.1

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=network.bisq.mobile.node

**Full node in your pocket.**
Your phone runs a P2P node over the Tor network — just like Bisq on desktop.
Tor is fully integrated, no extra setup required.

When the app goes into the background, network connectivity usually remains active for a while (depending on usage and system resources).
If it disconnects, the app automatically reconnects within seconds when reopened.

Why no iOS (yet)?
Bisq is built in Java, which integrates easily with Android but not with iOS.
A full rewrite for iOS would be a prohibitive effort.

But stay tuned — we’re working on Bisq Connect, a companion app that acts as a “remote control” for your desktop or VPS-hosted Bisq node, also running over Tor.
It will be available for both Android and iOS.

Excited? Give it a try! We’d love your feedback — and if you find it useful, help spread the word.


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Bisq Easy Mobile App — User Survey

We are developing Bisq Easy mobile applications and would like to better understand your needs.

Your feedback will help us optimize resource allocation and deployment strategy.

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Bisq Easy mobile apps will come in two modes:

- Full Node Mode (Android only): Runs a full Bisq node directly on the device, connects over Tor, follows the same P2P network model as the desktop app, requires higher CPU, memory, and battery resources.

- Light Client Mode (Android and iOS): A lightweight app that acts as a remote control for a hosted Bisq node, with minimal resource usage and no P2P networking on the mobile device itself.

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Why no mobile support for Bisq 1 MultiSig protocol?

Resource demands and the need for makers to stay online make it impractical for mobile use.
Bisq 1 will be replaced by Bisq 2 MuSig, offering better privacy and efficiency.
However, even with MuSig, Full Node operation on mobile remains infeasible; only Light Client mode is realistic.

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Why Full Node mode is Android-only?

Bisq is written in Java, which runs natively on Android but not on iOS.
Rewriting the full node for iOS in Swift would require substantial effort.
Additionally, Apple's restrictive App Store policies and Tor challenges on iOS make such an investment high risk.

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Why two modes?

This two-mode approach ensures that both advanced and casual users are supported, giving users flexibility to prioritize privacy, decentralization, or usability.
It also provides a feasible model to support a mobile experience on iOS.

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We want your input

Please take our quick survey to help guide development priorities:
https://bisq.network/blog/mobile-app-survey

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Thank you for your support!

For additional feedback or suggestions, please visit:
https://bisq.chat
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Bisq is hosting its first-ever Hackathon, April 10–13!

A unique chance for passionate devs who care about privacy and decentralization to build, connect, and shape Bisq’s future.



https://bisq.network/blog/bisq-hackathon/


Why join?
🚀 Work on high-impact, real-world challenges
🧠 Collaborate directly with core Bisq developers
🧩 Help shape the next evolution of Bisq
💰 Earn compensation for meaningful contributions


Challenges & Ideas:
🎯 Fee Payment in the MuSig Trade Protocol
⚡ Lightning trade protocol
🕵️‍♂️ I2P integration
🤖 AI Integration in Bisq
🔐 Decentralized Reputation System
📈 Scaling the DAO and BSQ

Ready to hack on the future of p2p exchange?
👉 Join us: https://matrix.to/#/#bisq:bitcoin.kyoto
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🔥 Bisq v2.1.7 is released!


This update brings critical improvements for more reliable message delivery and bugfixes in the trade process. Please upgrade ASAP to benefit from enhanced resilience and stability.

✨ New features
- A splitpane to calibrate sizes between offerbook chat and offer list has been added.


- Official Bisq mediators and moderators can now be identified by the badge next to their nickname.


🔧 Improvements
- The Bisq Easy protocol has been enhanced to protect against triangular scams. Now, when the buyer does the Fiat transfer, trade ID must be set as "Reason for payment".
- Splash screen now shows the loading progress for each required step: Starting Tor, publishing onion service, connection to P2P network and, finally, data inventory request.

📬 Message delivery improvements
- Send message as mailbox message in case no connection to the peer is yet established, which speeds up message delivery and provides better resilience.
- Send mailbox message in case the node associated with the user profile has not yet published it's onion service. This case could happen specially with multiple user profiles and if Tor is slow/unstable.

🔄 Trade process improvements
- Allow multiple takers to take the same offer of a maker who is offline. Before only the first take offer message was successfully processed and the remaining led to a failure when the maker went online.
- Add new version for trade ID creation, including the take offer date. This allows that an offer can be taken by the same taker multiple times. This will get activated with June 1st.

⚖️ Mediation improvements
- Add support for message delivery status with multiple peers in case of mediation.
- Add new version for mediator selection which includes the offer ID. Now the same pair of traders would always get the same mediator selected. This will get activated with June 1st.
- Add mediation case details popup (for mediators)
- Add "remove mediation case" button (for mediators)

🐛 Bug Fixes
- Fixed bug with trade messages arriving out or order, which led to failed or stuck trades.
- Fixed several issues related to mediation and the mediation request process.
- Fixed bug preventing from taking new offers.

✅ Download from inside your current Bisq 2 app or from Github:
👉 https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq2/releases/tag/v2.1.7

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