"FOSS-washing" is real. Many claim to support open-source, but keep their core tech behind closed doors.
@BLUESKY discusses market incentives, FOSS sustainability, and the need for new funding models in BR091.
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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?
@BLUESKY makes the case 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.
@BLUESKY , @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.
@BLUESKY 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 & @BLUESKY 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. 🚧
@BLUESKY 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!
@BLUESKY & @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. 🚨
@BLUESKY 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.
@BLUESKY , & @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.
@BLUESKY & @Rob Hamilton discuss the risks of biometrics in hardware wallets, the importance of OPSEC for Bitcoiners, & the growing risks in Europe. [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.
@BLUESKY & @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 & @BLUESKY
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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. 👇
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I'm joined by guests Craig Raw and Rob Hamilton to go through the list.Housekeeping (00:01:11) Ross Ulbricht receives a pardon from President Trump...
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Bitcoin Review Podcast BR091 - AnchorWatch Trident Vault, Ledger Co-founder Kidnapped, Blue Wallet, M17, The Case for Multi-vendor Setups, Tails removes HWW Support + MORE ft. Craig & Rob
I’m joined by guests Craig Raw and Rob Hamilton to go through the list.
BR091 - AnchorWatch Trident Vault, Ledger Co-founder Kidnapped, Blue Wallet, M17, The Case for Multi-vendor Setups, Tails removes HWW Support + MORE ft. Craig & Rob
I’m joined by guests Craig Raw and Rob Hamilton to go through the list.
PushTX, delayed transactions, change address lists... Your wallet could do all this, and more.
@BLUESKY and @Rob Hamilton explore some of the possibilities of advanced wallet features in BR090.