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Release Sat, Aug 15, 2026 6 min read

RoboSats 0.8.6-alpha

Original release notes

RoboSats v0.8.6-alpha is now out! :rocket:

Changes

What's new

TL;DR

  • General security fixes and dependency updates
  • 3 coordinators removed from service.
  • Minor bugs fix

For Users

  • Visual warning for orders with bonds below the default 3%
  • Libraries security updates
  • Removed 3 coordinators:
  • Bitcoin Venetto
  • WhiteEyeSats
  • OverTheMoon

New payment methods

  • Doordash USA giftcard
  • Wero

Bugs

  • Infinite loading when reloading/renewing orders now properly catch up
  • When loading any specific path different from root the app failed.
  • Crash on mobile devices when switching between Fiat/Swap modes with a payment method selected
  • Coordinator ratings showed different counts in the list view vs. the detail dialog
  • UI overlap issue where the bond percentage was displayed simultaneously in both the Bond column and the Premium column on certain screen sizes
  • Return OK on successful order cancel

For Coordinators

  • nostr host is now configurable
  • Security fixes
  • Major libraries updates

Click to download universal RoboSats APK for Android Smaller bundles for each CPU architecture available in the attachments.

Verify the app using GPG

  1. Download the ascii armored signature
  1. Run this command on a directory that contains the apk file and and the ascii armored signature.

gpg --verify robosats-v0.8.6.alpha-universal.apk.asc

  1. Verify the signer is actually KoalaSat 8FCDBF574CCFD73DB68B00CC2F7F61C6146AB157

Additionally, you can download it from Izzysoft repository or ZapStore

Desktop

Find the zip file that suits with your operative system:

Verify the app using GPG

  1. Download the ascii armored signature:
  1. Run this command on a directory that contains the apk file and and the ascii armored signature.

gpg --verify robosats-v0.8.6.alpha-....asc

  1. Verify the signer is actually KoalaSat 8FCDBF574CCFD73DB68B00CC2F7F61C6146AB157

Docker Images

Coordinator Backend Image v0.8.6-alpha (Docker Hub)

docker pull recksato/robosats:v0.8.6-alpha

Client App Image v0.8.6-alpha (Docker Hub)

docker pull recksato/robosats-client:v0.8.6-alpha

See nodeapp/docker-compose.yml for an example docker-compose usage of the robosats-client image.

What's Changed

  • Fix grammar in frontend locales by @fxrstor in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2366
  • feat: Nostr private chat by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2358
  • feat: add visual warning for low bond orders by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2361
  • Add Wero payment method by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2374
  • change escrow duration from 8 - 10 hrs by @hbdc-BtcFixesThis in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2304
  • fix: Electron worker crash by updating Webpack config and worker instantiation by @Wizard079 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2369
  • Fix/electron incompatibility by @Wizard079 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2376
  • fix:return 200 OK on successful order cancel by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2368
  • feat(pro): Pro Toolbar with workspace management and widget drawer by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2345
  • chore(deps): bump lodash from 4.17.21 to 4.17.23 in /frontend by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2387
  • Fix tests and remove WhiteEyeSats cooridnator by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2389
  • chore(deps): bump diff and npm in /frontend by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2385
  • chore(deps): bump tar and npm in /frontend by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2388
  • Fix tests by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2390
  • fix: synchronize bond column visibility with premium column bond info display by @Wizard079 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2384
  • Ignore invalid nostr pubkeys by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2386
  • Fix: Sync coordinator ratings between list and detail views by @kanishka0411 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2381
  • feat: make nostr host configurable by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2377
  • Fix: resolve crash on mobile when switching between Fiat and Swap modes by @kanishka0411 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2394
  • Fix order page load by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2395
  • Add SIPAP payment method by @OrangePanther21 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2391
  • Add Doordash USA giftcard by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2396
  • feat: encrypted image upload in chat by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2382
  • Android app image upload by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2397
  • chore(deps): bump glob from 10.4.5 to 10.5.0 in /frontend by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2407
  • fix: resolve order page loading race condn by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2402
  • fix: resolve infinite loading and show errors on order renewal by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2404
  • Remove Tor access details for Experimental coordinator by @f321x in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2409
  • fix: added silent flag to suppress background loading errors by @keshav0479 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2408
  • fix: use BTC axis label instead of symbol in depth chart for Tor Browser compatibility by @kanishka0411 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2410
  • feat: custom http notifications by @kanishka0411 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2405
  • chore(deps): bump qs from 6.14.1 to 6.14.2 in /desktopApp by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2428
  • chore(deps): bump pillow from 11.3.0 to 12.1.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2425
  • chore(deps): bump ajv from 6.12.6 to 6.14.0 in /frontend by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2436
  • v0.8.5-alpha by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2461
  • Escape logs by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2515
  • Fix order page race contidion by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2535
  • feat: validate PGP key creation timestamp by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2534
  • Fix Alice coordinator port conflicts in selfhosted nodeapp by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2532
  • chore: Update to use gender-neutral language by @jcgoette in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2525
  • Fix: Remove early return in follow_invoices by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2527
  • Fix: Prevent race condition in withdraw_rewards by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2526
  • Upgrade deps & fix log f-strings by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2530
  • Context files for agents by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2538
  • Replace abandoned ruff action by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2541
  • Fix ruff version in cicd by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2550
  • fix(security): F1 - taker_wins admin action uses taker bond amount by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2544
  • Backend dispute min time enforcement by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2529
  • fix: low onchain balance causes infinite loading on frontend by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2531
  • remove: Over the Moon coordinator from federation by @TempleOfSats in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2523
  • Fix CI checkout safeguards by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2553
  • fix(frontend): show exact Sats for swap order amounts by @21Mill in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2510
  • Fix: Prevent double payout on invoice update by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2528
  • fix: correct orders_disputes_started tracking in open_dispute by @chandachewe10 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2524
  • Fix proceeds calculation by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2508
  • Fix coordinator lottery fairness by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2507
  • fix(security): F4 - is_valid_onion_url enforces http scheme only by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2545
  • fix(security): F3 - handle IntegrityError on robot nickname collision by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2547
  • fix(security): F2 - automatic_dispute_resolution blocks after undo_co... by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2549
  • Disable blossom uploads by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2552
  • Fix/lnd pay invoice return shape by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2554
  • fix: nodeapp testnet avatar routes return 404 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2555
  • fix: replace broken curl HEALTHCHECK with wget in Docker images by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2556
  • Fix invalid nostr keys on auth by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2542
  • fix(security): F7 - open_dispute no longer sets orders_disputes_started to None by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2548
  • Enhance PGP key validation and prevent GPG abuse by @gabbygator184 in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2533
  • [ * ] Update wallet info for phoenix by @MaksuCode in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2470
  • Fix admin order save by @alicecoordinator in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2501
  • Remove unused plugin-proposal-class-properties by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2557
  • Remove @mui/base by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2558
  • chore(frontend): dependency audit: safe patches/minors by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2559
  • Upgrae django and pillow by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2563
  • Upgrade backend minor libraries by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2564
  • Fix dependencies by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2566
  • Fix frontend tests by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2567
  • Fix frontend tests by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2568
  • Bump numpy 2.5.2 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2565
  • Bump Redis 7.2.1 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2569
  • Bump nostr-tools 0.45.0 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2570
  • Bump gunicorn 26.0 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2571
  • Bump sidecar 2026.08.1 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2572
  • Secutirty audit hygiene by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2573
  • Bump grpcio 1.83.0 by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2605
  • Dependabot security fixes by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2606
  • v0.8.6-alpha by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2607
  • Fix Desktop build by @KoalaSat in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2608

New Contributors

  • @fxrstor made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2366
  • @kanishka0411 made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2381
  • @OrangePanther21 made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2391
  • @jcgoette made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2525
  • @21Mill made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2510
  • @chandachewe10 made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2524
  • @MaksuCode made their first contribution in https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/pull/2470

Full Changelog: https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/compare/v0.8.4-alpha...v0.8.6-alpha