BenWestgate · Sep 19, 2026
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ CipherStick is the most private way to transact and store bitcoin. It ensures yo
 
 ## Bitcoin Core on Tails
 
-Bitcoin Core and Tails are relied upon by millions to safeguard their online privacy and security, particularly in sensitive and high-risk situations. This repository provides a script to install Bitcoin Core on Tails and create a wallet backup.
+Bitcoin Core and Tails are relied upon by millions to safeguard their online privacy and security, particularly in sensitive and high-risk situations. This repository provides a script to install and configure Bitcoin Core on Tails.
 
 Bitcoin Core connects to the Bitcoin network to download and validate blocks and transactions, featuring a user-friendly interface and built-in wallet.
 - [Bitcoin Core :: About](https://bitcoincore.org/en/about/)
@@ -100,13 +100,9 @@ To contact Ben Westgate by email `benwestgate@protonmail.com`.
 
 For a discussion on the pros and cons of using CipherStick, refer to the [detailed document](docs/Advantages_and_Disadvantages.md). It describes the unique features and limitations of the CipherStick platform.
 
-### CipherStick is the First Codex32-enabled (BIP93) Wallet
+### Codex32 restoration
 
-Find more information on [Codex32](https://secretcodex32.com/index.html) and [BIP93](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0093.mediawiki).
-
-### Compliant with Auditable Bitcoin Wallets Standard
-
-Refer to the [Auditable Bitcoin Wallets Standard](https://github.com/oleganza/bitcoin-papers/blob/master/AuditableBitcoinWallets.md) for compliance details. All necessary information to audit `bails-wallet` is displayed by the terminal.
+The legacy GTK3 Codex32 wallet interface is disabled on current stable Tails. Replacement restoration is tracked separately in issue #215. Find more information on [Codex32](https://secretcodex32.com/index.html) and [BIP93](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0093.mediawiki).
 
 ## Source Code Headers
 

diff --git a/b b/b
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ else
   ) & # Run persistent setup in background
   if [ -z "$1" ]; then # Install/Update core if ran without a parameter
     # shellcheck disable=SC1091
-    . install-core && bails-wallet
+    . install-core
     wait
     # Display info about IBD, keeping Tails private and extra reading material
     zenity --info --title='Setup almost complete' --icon-name=bails128 "$ICON" --text='Bitcoin Core has begun syncing the block chain automatically.\nMake sure no one messes with the PC.\n\nTo lock the screen for privacy, press ❖+L (⊞+L or ⌘+L)\n\nIt is safer to exit Bitcoin Core (Ctrl+Q), <a href="file:///usr/share/doc/tails/website/doc/first_steps/shutdown.en.html">shutdown Tails</a> and take your CipherStick USB stick with you or store it in a safe place than leave Tails running unattended where people you distrust could tamper with it.\n\nIf you want to learn more about using Tails safely read the <a href="file:///usr/share/doc/tails/website/doc.en.html">documentation</a>.\n\nAnother excellent read to improve your physical and digital security tactics is the <a href="'"$SECURITY_IN_A_BOX_TOR_URL"'">security in-a-box</a> website.'

diff --git a/bails/.local/bin/bails-menu b/bails/.local/bin/bails-menu
@@ -59,20 +59,17 @@ Bitcoin Core will continue to connect to both clearnet and Tor (onion) peers.' -
 # Display menu and get user response
 response=$(zenity --question --window-icon="$XDG_DATA_HOME/icons/bails128.png" \
     --icon-name="bails128" --title="CipherStick menu" \
-    --text="Wallet - Create a new seed backup or recover an existing seed.
-
-Clone - Create a synchronized CipherStick node for a friend.
+    --text="Clone - Create a synchronized CipherStick node for a friend.
 
 Backup - Duplicate your CipherStick node to protect data.
 
 Settings - Updates, add software, and configure." \
-    --extra-button="Wallet" --extra-button="Clone" --extra-button="Backup" --extra-button="Settings" --extra-button="Help" \
+    --extra-button="Clone" --extra-button="Backup" --extra-button="Settings" --extra-button="Help" \
     --switch)
 
 # Menu options 
 which Sparrow && action=Update || action=Install
 case "$response" in
-"Wallet") bails-wallet ;;
 "Clone") bails-clone ;;
 "Backup") bails-backup ;;
 "Settings") response2=$(zenity --window-icon="$XDG_DATA_HOME/icons/bails128.png" --question \

diff --git a/bails/.local/bin/install-core b/bails/.local/bin/install-core
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 # THE SOFTWARE.
 
 ###############################################################################
-# Downloads Bitcoin Core and installs it persistently. Starts bails-wallet.
+# Downloads Bitcoin Core and installs it persistently.
 ###############################################################################
 
 # For security reviewing use: https://explainshell.com/ for unfamiliar commands.

diff --git a/bails/.local/bin/persistent-setup b/bails/.local/bin/persistent-setup
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ else:
         # Change user account password to Persistent Storage passphrase for spaced repetition practice.
         printf '%s\n%s' "$existing_passphrase" "$existing_passphrase" | passwd || echo "FAILURE to change passphrase"
     fi
+    unset existing_passphrase
 else
     printf '\033]2;Setup the Persistent Storage\a'
     # Choose passphrase

diff --git a/bails/.local/share/applications/bails.desktop b/bails/.local/share/applications/bails.desktop
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
 Version=1.0
 Name=CipherStick
-Comment=Create and Restore Codex32 Backups, Configure Settings and Clone CipherStick shareware for a friend.
+Comment=Configure Bitcoin Core and CipherStick settings on Tails.
 Exec=/live/persistence/TailsData_unlocked/dotfiles/.local/bin/wrapped bails-menu
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application

diff --git a/bails/.local/share/applications/decrypt-vault.desktop b/bails/.local/share/applications/decrypt-vault.desktop
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
 Version=1.0
 Name=CipherStick Wallet Loader
-Comment=Create and Restore Codex32 Backups, Configure Settings and Clone CipherStick shareware for a friend.
+Comment=Load an existing encrypted Bitcoin Core wallet container.
 Exec=/live/persistence/TailsData_unlocked/dotfiles/.local/bin/decrypt-vault %u
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application

diff --git a/docs/DESIGN_SCOPE.md b/docs/DESIGN_SCOPE.md
@@ -5,11 +5,10 @@
 - Help user remember passphrase w/ spaced repetition
 - Verify Bitcoin Core download
 - Install Bitcoin Core on Tails
-- Create a codex32 seed backup
-- Restore a codex32 seed backup
-- Create a standard derivation path wallet from codex32 seed encrypted by memorized passphrase
+- Legacy Codex32 wallet creation/restoration is disabled on current stable Tails.
+- Replacement restoration is tracked separately in issue #215.
 
-### The CipherStick MVP is COMPLETED.
+### The supported installer remains in alpha.
 
 ## In-Progress: CipherStick L1 Scope ([Manual Backup](https://bitcoin.design/guide/how-it-works/private-key-management/manual-backup/) [Daily](https://bitcoin.design/guide/daily-spending-wallet/) or [Monthly Spending Wallet](https://bitcoin.design/guide/designing-products/personal-finance/#monthly-budgeting))