"FOSS-washing" is real. Many claim to support open-source, but keep their core tech behind closed doors. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discusses market incentives, FOSS sustainability, and the need for new funding models in BR091.

Recreating a Trident wallet in Sparrow Wallet? ✅ @Rob Hamilton discusses with @craigraw the open nature of Trident’s setup, and how @Blockstream's miniscript-templates facilitate Sparrow integration. [BR091.]

The M17 project brings AES-encrypted voice comms to ham radio. 🚀 With enough bandwidth for #Bitcoin data, could this be a new frontier for Bitcoiners? @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 makes the case in BR091.

No more nyms? 🚫 Spain’s PM wants every internet user to be ID-verified by the state. @craigraw & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discuss the push against anonymity and Europe’s worsening hostility to free speech in BR091.

Tails remains the best read-only OS for security, but is it hostile to #Bitcoin? Electrum’s hardware wallet support is gone, and adding alternatives isn’t easy. @craigraw & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discuss the hurdles, Debian’s red tape, and possible solutions in BR091.

Can Lightning work as a CoinJoin alternative? For small amounts, yes. Hard to trace senders, tough to link payments - but most users rely on semi-custodial setups. For real privacy, run your own node with multiple channels. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rob Hamilton & @craigraw discuss in BR091.

Behind every smooth multisig experience is a mountain of complexity. @Rob Hamilton reflects on lessons learned from building Trident & AnchorWatch , the hidden complexity behind "it just works," and how much wallet devs abstract away. Full breakdown in BR091.

The adversarial ethos of #Bitcoin isn’t a flaw - it’s a feature. Wallets don’t trust signers. Signers don’t trust wallets. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discusses the beauty of adversarial design in BR091.

Tornado Cash sanctions reversed—but the case isn’t over. A judge ruled that immutable smart contracts aren’t property—undermining the legal basis for OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado Cash. @Rob Hamilton , @craigraw & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 weigh in on the case and what it means going forward. [BR091]

Calling all #Bitcoin builders! 🔧 If you are a maker working on bitcoin projects, and would like to join @nvk as a guest on the show, reach out to at producer@coinkite.com.

Bitcoin self-custody isn’t plug & play. 🚧 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 explains why learning the fundamentals is essential - otherwise, you're just waiting to make a costly mistake. There's no shortcuts to being your own bank. [BR091]

Too many Bitcoiners create puzzle inheritance plans, resulting in families struggling (or worse, failing) to recover funds. 🧩 Don’t make the same mistake. Keep it simple! @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Rob Hamilton explain how to fix this in BR091.

PSA: ETFs aren't Bitcoin! Self-custody takes effort, but @craigraw warns against the passive mindset of deferring to ETFs. The cost of laziness? You don’t really own Bitcoin. [BR091]

Another reason to keep hardware wallets off USB! Apple’s ACE3 USB-C controller was just exploited for code execution. 🚨 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 explains why USB is a massive security risk—and why you should avoid it for cold storage. [BR091]

Searched for "Homebrew" on Google? You might have downloaded malware... A sponsored ad led to a malicious site with a deceptive cURL command. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , & @Rob Hamilton talk search engine risks and suggest some (likely) safer alternatives in BR091.

🚨 Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped and later released after a crypto ransom was partly paid, traced & seized. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Rob Hamilton discuss the risks of biometrics in hardware wallets, the importance of OPSEC for Bitcoiners, & the growing risks in Europe. [BR091]

BlueWallet v7.0.7 improves xpub handling, avoiding mismatches with Sparrow Wallet & reducing fund losses. ✅ @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @craigraw discuss how this critical update benefits users in BR091.

Worried about five dollar wrench attacks or lost keys? AnchorWatch Trident Wallet integrates native Bitcoin scripts, offering co-signing services & Lloyd’s-backed insurance for ultimate custody security. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Rob Hamilton discuss the big release in BR091.

🚀 BR091 - AnchorWatch Trident Vault, Ledger Co-founder Kidnapped, Blue Wallet, M17, The Case for Multi-vendor Setups, Tails removes HWW Support + MORE ft. @craigraw , @Rob Hamilton & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 Listen to the episode: ➡️ Fountain:

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Craig, Rob and NVK discuss #Bitcoin wallet standards and the features they must have to ensure compatibility, user independence, and long-term usability. 👇

PushTX, delayed transactions, change address lists... Your wallet could do all this, and more. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rob Hamilton explore some of the possibilities of advanced wallet features in BR090.