Ndolo and Tschorsch recently published a paper indicating that a network-level adversary could censor payments in the lightning network.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Paul discuss the issue of LN communication privacy risks and malincentives in BR087.
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Matrix 2.0 promises faster sync with sliding sync - cutting room load times from minutes to seconds for heavy users.
A step forward, but do Signal's advancements like anonymous IDs still hold the edge?
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ , @Justin Moon and @Paul give their take in BR087.
#EmailBTC promises non-custodial #Bitcoin transfers via email. Great UX, but are MPC and VCDSA robust enough for widespread trust?
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ , @Justin Moon and @Paul share their thoughts in BR087.
Using 160-bit hash collisions, #ColliderScript introduces covenants to #Bitcoin with no protocol updates needed.
Impressive cryptography, but will the idea remain only theoretical? @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ , @Paul and @Justin Moon give their take in BR087.
๐จ Critical private key vulnerability found in secp256k1-node.
Attackers can retrieve private keys using low-order curve points through only 11 ECDH sessions.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Paul discuss the vulnerability in BR087.
With @plebdevs.com , @PlebLab launches an online platform to teach coding and #Bitcoin development.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Paul share their thoughts on the project, and how community collaboration in Austin is reaching new heights. ๐ [BR087]
With #nostr-based order books and a growing user base, #RoboSats continues to reshape peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading.
@npub132er...zmdh , @Paul and @Justin Moon discuss the latest v0.7.2 release in BR087.
.@BTCPay Server 2.0.2 addresses a critical vulnerability for nostr or Blink plugin users, fixing an issue where attackers could drain Lightning wallets via pull payments.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ , @Paul and @Justin Moon discuss the vulnerability, and the evolution of the project, in BR087.
Three years after taproot, weโre finally seeing more widespread musig rollout.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Justin Moon discuss why the long journey to musig in #bitcoin highlights that true cryptographic security takes time, diligence, and rigorous testing. [BR087]
๐จ Hacker group #BlueNoroff has launched a new phishing campaign against crypto firms, using deceptive emails and malware to modify user settings.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ , @Justin Moon and @Paul discuss the story, and why it's yet another reason to scrutinize permissions prompts, in BR087.
๐ BR087 - ColliderScript, BTCPay Server, OpenSecret, Matrix, Lottie player JS Attack, the Bullish Case for Vaults, LN Payment Censorship , EmailBTC, secp256k1-node vulnerability + MORE ft. @Justin Moon _ , @Paul & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐
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NVK, Paul and Justin discuss how vaults can protect #Bitcoin holders by neutralising the threat of physical attacks. ๐
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BR087 - ColliderScript, BTCPay Server, OpenSecret, Matrix, Lottie player JS Attack, the Bullish Case for Vaults, LN Payment Censorship , EmailBTC, secp256k1-node vulnerability + MORE ft. Justin & Paul
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A new service from @River allows Bitcoiners to earn interest (paid in #bitcoin) on fiat savings. Allowing you to stack BTC without putting your #bitcoin at risk.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Carman discuss this fresh approach to accumulating #bitcoin from cash in BR086.
Released at @TABConf 8 - Oct 12-15, 2026 ATL , #Bitkeyโs new paper delves into their innovative backend architecture, with insights on zero-knowledge proofs, #FROST, and blinded PINs for a secure self-custody experience.
@Rijndael approved in BR086! โ
A recent critical Tor browser vulnerability - caused by an animation timeline bug - has been patched with Tails v6.8.1.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Rijndael warn how the complexity of modern browsers leads to these kinds of risks in BR086.
The Kyoto project aims to bring faster sync times to #bitcoin, potentially revolutionizing performance on mobile devices.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ , @Rijndael and @Carman discuss the potential. Could the tech be folded into BDK in the future? [BR086]
The #Bitkey stack doesnโt allow for external xPriv exports or raw cryptographic keys - a design choice aimed at minimizing user mishandling, but is it limiting?
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ and @Rijndael discuss this safeguard-focused wallet approach that forgoes traditional seed phrase handling. [BR086]
Could AI-powered agents replace traditional algorithms on #nostr?
@jb55 and @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM ๐ explore how the concept of an algo could expand into intelligent agents, transforming feeds into a completely different kind of social experience. [BR078]
Unlike legacy platforms, #nostr could fuse micro-blogging with long-form content, giving room for nuanced public discourse.
@miljan explains why this could be key to the next evolution of the global town square. [BR086]
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 guestโs appearances across shows (without even needing to know about nostr!) [BR082]