Bitcoin Lightning Network Layer 2 Application Upgrade: Umbrel Launches New IOS Version Highlighting Visible Nodes Running in Real-Time

The original idea of Bitcoin is to transfer the monetary economic power from centralized institutions back to the users. Theoretically, users should be able to autonomously see running nodes that are public and transparent on their computers, clearly knowing where their coins are. However, in the real world, most users still rely on centralized services for Bitcoin transactions and balance inquiries. For many believers who think Bitcoin should maintain decentralization, this is contrary to the idea that Bitcoin does not require intermediaries. The Bitcoin startup development team Umbrel attempts to maintain the anonymity of Crypto Assets holders while ensuring asset security, hoping to realize the original intention of Bitcoin and truly make Bitcoin sovereignty belong to individuals.

Umbrel announced the launch of the Umbrel Bitcoin Node iOS upgrade on X, with a new dashboard design that allows users to see where the Node is operating, optimizing the user experience. Below is a summary report.

What is Umbrel?

Umbrel OS is a dedicated application operating system designed for Bitcoin Lightning and private data, with the vision of enabling anyone to locally deploy Bitcoin nodes and Lightning Network nodes, simplifying complex technologies into user-friendly solutions, and providing an intuitive operating experience through a graphical interface.

Recently, the Umbrel development team launched an upgrade to the Bitcoin Node Umbrel system, enhancing the user’s UI and UX experience. The latest version features a newly designed Bitcoin Node visualization dashboard, allowing clear visibility of the operation of nodes and the transaction process, enabling users to intuitively see various relevant data at a glance.

The new version of Umbrel allows users to see the block synchronization process locally, observe the connection status between nodes and other users, track transaction records, and clearly view the trajectory of the nodes they own operating on the Bitcoin network, making the node operation process more transparent.

Features of the upgraded version of Umbrel OS

Create a personalized file manager for private use.

You can download it locally to verify the complete blockchain.

Protect users' privacy rights and reduce reliance on third-party custody.

Use on-chain funds to open a payment channel.

Can connect to hardware wallets like Sparrow, Electrum, and Ledger.

Support for low fees and instant settlement with the Lightning Network.

Tor Remote Access: Ensuring Node Privacy and Control.

One-click deployment of Bitcoin nodes, Lightning Network nodes, Electrum Server, BTCPay Server, and Nextcloud.

Encryption backup mechanism: Upload the Lightning Channel data encrypted through Tor for backup, and data can be restored with just the mnemonic.

Optimize the dashboard UI/UX design: provide a clear real-time status of the Node, allowing users to see data and practical information such as fees.

What is a Bitcoin Node?

Bitcoin nodes are software that connect to the Bitcoin network to independently verify Bitcoin transactions. By running a full node, the Umbrel application can download and store the entire Bitcoin blockchain, seeing every blockchain transaction since the network started. Running a Bitcoin node on Umbrel allows for self-verification of transactions and blocks without the need for a third party.

What are Lightning Nodes?

Bitcoin Lightning is a second-layer protocol built on Bitcoin that enables instant and low-cost transactions through the use of off-chain payment channels. Lightning Nodes manage the payment channels, allowing for instant sending and receiving of Bitcoin, selecting the lowest fees for transactions, making it suitable for micro-payment applications.

Why is Umbrel widely adopted?

According to past reports from Bitcoin Magazine, over 90% of users deploy Lightning Nodes using Umbrel. Umbrel greatly simplifies the process, and the Bitcoin community generally has a positive experience with Umbrel, describing it as the best way to get started with deploying the Lightning Network.

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