Published on: 2015-11-13T08:13:24+00:00
Jonas Schnelli, a senior software developer from Switzerland, has been announced as the new maintainer of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Bitcoin Core. This software is essential to the functioning of the most widely used cryptocurrency in the world. Over the past year, Schnelli has been actively involved in various GUI-related tasks, such as redesigning icons, visualizing network statistics, and continuously improving the user experience.Although Schnelli had previously been unofficially providing direction on GUI matters, his appointment now makes it official. Wladimir Van Der Laan, the creator of Bitcoin Core, acknowledged that he had been receiving Schnelli's guidance for some time. As the new GUI maintainer, Schnelli will have the responsibility of handling GUI-related issues on the GitHub tracker and assisting in merging GUI-related pull requests.This announcement marks a significant step towards addressing the long-standing need for improvements in the user experience of Bitcoin Core. With Schnelli's expertise and dedication, it is expected that the GUI of Bitcoin Core will continue to evolve and enhance the overall usability of this popular cryptocurrency.
Updated on: 2023-08-01T16:51:30.459216+00:00