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+title: "Decred Unveils Bison Relay v0.1.8 Ushering in a New Era of Decentralized E-commerce and Unrivaled User Sovereignty"
+date: 2023-08-29
+sortDate: 2023-08-29
+draft: false
+icon: "announcementsDefault.svg"
+---
+
+**[Chicago, IL, August 29, 2023]** Decred (DCR) - a sovereignty and privacy
+maximizing currency, has announced the release of Bison Relay v0.1.8,
+introducing support for e-commerce sites, addressing a crucial need for
+decentralization in the digital retail landscape.
+
+The update includes an array of features, such as pages, client-side filtering,
+and enhanced client backups. Serving as an alternative to the conventional web,
+Bison Relay integrates money via the Lighting Network, enabling a foundation for
+decentralized e-commerce sites.
+
+The core of this release is the “Simplestore” e-commerce infrastructure,
+designed to facilitate the sale of digital-only goods such as images, videos,
+audio, and files. Transactions are facilitated through on-chain payments in DCR
+or via the Decred Lightning Network.
+
+## Pages
+
+In tandem with the e-commerce release, Bison Relay introduces the concept of
+pages, similar to traditional web pages. Information about each Simplestore is
+organized into pages that reference and link to each other. These self-contained
+sites, whether tailored for e-commerce or broader content collection, are hosted
+from an individual Bison Relay client, which acts as a server for sites and
+pages, establishing a decentralized framework.
+
+## Client-Side Filtering
+
+Many traditional social media services implement  server-side filtering,
+allowing server administrators to determine what content should be filtered. To
+address these ongoing challenges of sovereignty over user data and
+communications, Bison Relay has introduced client-side filtering, giving users
+control over their content consumption. This feature enables users to
+personalize their experience by filtering out content they prefer not to see,
+instead of relying on centralized administrators to determine filtering
+criteria.
+
+## Enhanced Client Backups
+
+Backups are a major weak point of most cryptocurrency tools, particularly when
+working with the Lightning Network. Bison Relay addresses this in its latest
+release with a backup mechanism. The new tool creates a backup of users’
+contacts and Lightning Network channels, ensuring that valuable information
+remains safeguarded. In the event of an unrecoverable error, users can restore
+their Bison Relay client using the initial wallet seed and backup information.
+
+> “With the latest release of Bison Relay, the platform continues its journey as
+> an avant-garde alternative to the traditional web. As users increasingly
+> demand control, privacy, and security, Bison Relay stands as a beacon of
+> innovation, delivering pivotal solutions that align with these core values.”
+>
+> — Jake Yocom-Piatt, Co-Founder and Project Lead of Decred
+
+For more information visit [bisonrelay.org](https://bisonrelay.org).
+
+## About Decred ([decred.org](https://decred.org))
+
+Decred is Money Evolved. By combining battle-tested Proof-of-Work with an
+innovative take on Proof-of-Stake that places coin holders in charge of shaping
+the future, Decred is able to adapt to challenges and innovate at a rapid pace.
+You acquire influence in Decred by putting “skin in the game”. Decred’s
+security, privacy, scalability, and decentralized treasury empower stakeholders
+and provides them with the tools needed to enhance their financial sovereignty.