Another big update for Krux: tamper detection via flash hash, memory mapping tools, and partial text QR compatibility. A firmware game-changer.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @npub1mxrs...0htc discuss the Krux's latest v24.11.0 release in BR088.
Bitcoin.Review
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A Podcast and Newsletter review of Bitcoin Software updates and related topics with NVK and guests.
Reads, explore, advanced search, feed marketplace, premium option... @primal is doing it all.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Carman discuss the rise and rise of Primal in light of their recent v2.0.21 release. (Thanks @miljan !) [BR088]
Namecheap BTC Pay stats: 1M+ transactions, 500K users, $73M revenue—all on-chain, no Lightning.
#Bitcoin commerce is thriving. 🚀
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Carman , @Stephan Livera & @npub1mxrs...0htc discuss the exciting news from Namechewp and @BTCPay Server in BR088.
🚀BR088 - AnchorWatch, Bitkey, Krux, Primal, Proton Wallet, Kagi, Debifi, Namecheap $73M bitcoin revenue + MORE ft. @Stephan Livera , @npub1mxrs...0htc , @Carman & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞
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NVK, Stephan and Rijndael share their thoughts on AnchorWatch achieving Lloyd’s of London Coverholder status - a monumental shift for Bitcoin self-custody. 👇
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I'm joined by guests Stephan Livera, Rijndael & Ben Carman to go through the list.Housekeeping (00:05:29) Bitcoin Black Friday (00:06:05) AnchorWat...
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Bitcoin Review Podcast BR088 - AnchorWatch, Bitkey, Krux, Primal, Proton Wallet, Kagi, Debifi, Namecheap $73M bitcoin revenue + MORE ft. Livera, Rijndael & Ben
I’m joined by guests Stephan Livera, Rijndael & Ben Carman to go through the list.

Bitcoin Review Podcast BR088 - AnchorWatch, Bitkey, Krux, Primal, Proton Wallet, Kagi, Debifi, Namecheap $73M bitcoin revenue + MORE ft. Livera, Rijndael & Ben
I’m joined by guests Stephan Livera, Rijndael & Ben Carman to go through the list.
While Elon adds Bitcoin tips to Twitter, #nostr embraces what makes it unique: full interoperability and permissionless innovation.
@Max explains why he thinks nostr is the water cooler fuelling innovation in BR085.
Why limit to short form? #Nostr’s potential for blogs and articles could redefine content discovery - blending long reads with social feeds
@miljan lays out his optimism for long form and his vision for Primal reads in BR084.
The legend of nostr strikes again. 🔥
@PABLOF7z was so "bullshit" on @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 ‘s vision for an Instagram style client, he built it. (Immediately.)
Meet Olas.
Featuring:
Blossom uploads
NIP-22 replies
Reels
+ more
Get it on Testflight:

TestFlight - Apple
Using TestFlight is a great way to help developers test beta versions of their apps.
Moderation on #nostr groups: a challenge of balance. NIP 29's relay-based approach offers flexibility where NIP 72's opt-in method fell short.
@hodlbod & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discuss the complexities of different moderation configurations in BR081.
Forget centralized ledgers or eternal receipts. Nostr offers a social network where users decide what to see and share. No walled gardens, no censorship.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discusses the beauty of nostr in BR080.
The widely-used LottieFiles Lotti-Player project fell victim to a supply chain attack, embedding a crypto drainer into websites to steal visitors' cryptocurrency.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Paul and @Justin Moon discuss the attack, and what we can learn from it, in BR087.
When bots consume their own output, they spiral into stupidity.
In BR078, @jb55 suggests to use bots to find good content, not drown us in bot-made garbage. 🗑️🤖
Encrypted AI chat? OpenSecret is redefining privacy for developers with encrypted storage and key management.
In B087 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Justin Moon and OpenSecret developer @Paul discuss Maple, their demo AI chat.
Explore the tech at OpenSecret.cloud. 🤖🔒
Privacy is once again the casualty of the law, as @npub1va6z...ckg7 reports that hackers are misusing emergency data requests to access user data by submitting with hacked law enforcement email accounts.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Justin Moon & @Paul discuss the story in BR087.
Cryptocurrency businessman Antônio Vinícius Lopes Gritzbach being fatally shot a São Paulo airport is a stark reminder that no one is above physical attacks.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Paul and @Justin Moon discuss the attack and ask the question: are covenants & vaults the answer? [BR087]
Apple’s iOS 18.1 adds an inactivity timer for better security.
An important security upgrade, but could a decoy PIN be the real killer feature missing from our phones?
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Paul and @Justin Moon talk Candy Crush security in BR087.
Ren Crypto Fish, @moneyball and @Lyn Alden recently published "Analyzing #Bitcoin Consensus: Risks in Protocol Upgrades" (https://github.com/bitcoin-cap/bcap/blob/main/bcap_v1.0.pdf).
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Paul & @Justin Moon weigh in on the practicality (or desirability) in mapping out consensus dynamics. [BR087]
#Bitcoin multisig:
Secure ✅
Beginner friendly ❌
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Justin Moon highlight the learning curve and the need for patience and preparation when it comes to securing your #BTC with multisig in BR087.
The end of #TBD marks Block’s refocus on mining and #Bitkey.
Was TBD’s vision eclipsed by #nostr?
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Justin Moon and @Paul discuss the big shift in direction for Block.
Ndolo and Tschorsch recently published a paper indicating that a network-level adversary could censor payments in the lightning network.
@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Paul discuss the issue of LN communication privacy risks and malincentives in BR087.