Re: Bitfinex started supporting native Segwit (bech32 - bc1) withdrawals.
https://www.bitfinex.com/posts/427
It doesn't happen very often that the headlines about Bitfinex are positive for them and the rest of the ecosystem, but this time it's different.
It really sucks that there are plenty of exchanges still not allowing their traders to withdraw to bc1 addresses. I hope that this will motivate other exchanges to follow the same path.
It doesn't happen very often that the headlines about Bitfinex are positive for them and the rest of the ecosystem, but this time it's different.
It really sucks that there are plenty of exchanges still not allowing their traders to withdraw to bc1 addresses. I hope that this will motivate other exchanges to follow the same path.
i've been really surprised by the delays tbh. i'm sure it takes significant work to overhaul the entire internal wallet system but still.....multiple years? and this is across the entire ecosystem.
good for bitfinex. indeed, it's not too often they give us good news.
According to an exchange of Tweets between CZ and a Bitcoiner earlier this month, CZ has indicated to roll out support for Segwit before the end of the year. Not sure how serious he is here, but it would provide a massive boost for Segwit's adoption. Lets hope for the best. 
i've noticed native segwit inputs in their hot wallet transactions for a while now so hopefully they aren't too far off. it is super annoying to withdraw to legacy addresses---so clunky!