Bitfinex adds support for beg32 SegWit addresses when outputting

Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange has added support for native SegWit addresses in bech32 format. True, the option is available only when withdrawing bitcoins.

We are excited to announce that Bitfinex now supports bitcoin withdrawals to bech32 addresses.

Learn more about our latest update https://t.co/mktJui1TpP

– Bitfinex (@bitfinex) October 29, 2019

Note, as of October 28, the share of SegWit transactions in the bitcoin network amounted to more than 53%.

Data: Transactionfee

In addition, Bitfinex has added new tools for trading derivatives and the ability to synchronize Twitter-accounts with accounts on the exchange.

Recall that earlier support for native SegWit-addresses in bech32 format was added by the Gemini and Kraken exchanges .

In October, Binance head Changpeng Zhao also hinted at adding SegWit protocol support .

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