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A Podcast and Newsletter review of Bitcoin Software updates and related topics with NVK and guests.
How can #nostr boost podcasting? @Oscar Merry shares how linking guest profiles across episodes with npubs could be a game-changer, making it easier to explore a guest’s appearances across shows (without even needing to know about nostr!) [BR082]
Secure group chats on #nostr? In BR081, @JeffG and @hodlbod discussed a relay model where messages are device-stored, unsigned, and disappear over time, giving users post-compromise security.
With so many #nostr relays emerging, @Mike Dilger ☑️ shares the latest on his new relay tester, which ensures they’re protocol-compliant. (Tools for managing spam at the relay level coming soon!) 🚀 [BR080]
Social graph liberation on #nostr? Nostr's potential lies in community-led adoption, where genuine influencers—not algorithms—guide followers to new spaces. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @rabble break down the social mechanics in BR086.
#OP_CAT's potential benefits aren't limited to "JPEG enjoyers." From UTXO protection to enhanced payment infrastructure, its flexibility aims to serve all Bitcoiners. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael unpack why CAT could bring real utility to #Bitcoin in BR086.
Interested in full-time Bitcoin development? 2140.dev, a European non-profit started by Ruben Somsen & @josie , offers stable funding, support, and office space to #Bitcoin devs. 🚀 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael discuss the initiative's Chaincode-style approach in BR086.
Privacy on-chain without coordinators? @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael dive into the potential of OP_CAT to support Bitcoin coin swaps and multi-party UTXO swaps—steps that could unlock major privacy options for users. [BR086]
Gossip is gaining traction on nostr, but how does its "outbox" and "inbox" system work for relaying data? Gossip developer @Mike Dilger ☑️ explains how it works in BR080.
Have you heard of Bitcoin Safe? The Python-built multisig wallet, now in BETA, offers a feature-rich experience (think Electrum meets Mempool space). @Rijndael , @Carman and @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 explore the project in BR086 (and give it the Bitcoin Review seal of approval)! 👌
The recent Coracle error reporting misconfiguration raises important questions about security practices when it comes to using cloud services for critical functions. Time to push harder for child key delegation on #nostr? 🤔 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael share their thoughts in BR086.
With traditional social media platforms, content is locked away in controlled “black boxes” where creators can’t freely build or innovate. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 describes the problem in BR078. Thankfully nostr offers an open system that gives creators true autonomy. 💪
Taproot showed us the gap between activation and adoption. For covenants, developer tools are key for real impact. At OP_NEXT, @Rijndael will be sharing insights on to overcome hurdles and bring covenant functionality to #Bitcoin safely and reliably. [BR086]
Wasabi Wallet’s latest release v2.3.0.0 brings big updates: improved Tor integration, refined BTC formatting, and beta payment-in-coinjoin via RPC - pushing privacy boundaries even further. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Carman discuss the update in BR086.
FROST implementation might just change the cryptography game on nostr. If you’re a cryptographer able to audit this implementation - reach out! @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael discuss nostr's FROST evolution, and the people making it happen in BR086.
🚀 BR086 - Electrum, Wasabi, Bitkey, Bitcoin Safe, Spark, Bitcoin Keeper, OP_CAT Privacy, FROST X nostr, btcd FindAndDelete bug + MORE ft. @Rijndael , @Carman & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 Listen to the episode: ➡️ Fountain: ➡️ Spotify: ➡️ Amazon: ➡️ Apple: ➡️ YouTube: Shownotes: ➡️ Website: ➡️ Substack: Lightspark is shaking up the #Bitcoin scaling game, announcing a new Bitcoin L2 with non-custodial, trust-minimized interactions. Could we see more corporate interest in developing scaling solutions in the near future? 🛠️⚡👇
With nostr projects, the challenge is creating something that users recognize, whilst harnessing its open possibilities. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @JeffG & @fiatjaf suggest that since we're reimagining projects on nostr, that we bring back a classic - Google Wave! 🌊 [BR081]
🚀 BR085: Nostr Rising 08 - Nostr Funding ft. @Lyn Alden , @Max , @ODELL & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 Listen to the episode: ➡️ Fountain: ➡️ Spotify: ➡️ Amazon: ➡️ Apple: ➡️ YouTube: Shownotes: ➡️ Website: ➡️ Substack: Lyn gives her optimistic take on nostr funding, and cautions us to be patient, as the ecosystem is still in the discovery stage when it comes to monetization. 👇