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A Podcast and Newsletter review of Bitcoin Software updates and related topics with NVK and guests.
Sparrow Wallet v2.1.3 includes BIP329 wallet labels export to include additional fields. 🚀 @BLUESKY , @Rob Hamilton and @Seardsalmon discuss the update... and why bullying is an indispensible tool for getting devs like @craigraw to implement your desired features! [BR093]
BDK abstracts wallet dev complexity, making it accessible for all. @BLUESKY : "It'll be the default in a few years." @Rob Hamilton : "Even a left curve like me can build safely." With v1.1.0, the future of wallet development is more promising than ever. 🦾
Bitcoin Safe v1.1.0 is here: ✅ Jade wallet support ✅ Deb build ✅ Xpub import @BLUESKY and @Rob Hamilton discuss the project's progress, whilst also highlighting privacy concerns over using #nostr for multisig coordination. [BR093]
Multisig backup, rethought. 🔐 By encrypting & inscribing your k-of-n descriptor, you can recover with any k seeds—no need for redundant backups. @BLUESKY & @Rob Hamilton discuss the recently released (and open source) multisig-backup project in BR093.
Is ESP32 really safe for securing #Bitcoin? Undocumented commands in ESP32 Bluetooth chip have recently raised security concerns, adding to existing risks. 🚨 @BLUESKY , @Rob Hamilton , and @Seardsalmon sound the alarm in BR093.
The latest @nunchuk_io for desktop & Android is here 🚀 ✅ Standard & taproot multisig ✅ Single-file recovery using wallet descriptors ✅ E2E encrypted chats All written in native C - (no JavaScript touching your keys!) @BLUESKY , @Seardsalmon & @Rob Hamilton break it down in BR093.
DNS hacking. A good or bad idea? TwelveCash attempts to encode #Bitcoin payment instructions in DNS, avoiding web servers. @BLUESKY & @Paul debate the trade-offs, and discuss nostr applications in BR077.
Jam: A web interface for JoinMarket. @BLUESKY , @Rob Hamilton and @Paul discuss the project, and why it is: ✅ The best way to mix coins ✅ Free from centralized control ✅ Less likely to be a point of capture [BR077]
Are dice rolls the answer to bad entropy? @BLUESKY breaks down why secure elements use TRNGs, why mixing entropy matters, and why relying on a camera for randomness is pure “camera theater.” 🎲 Humans are bad at entropy. 🔐 Trust, verify, XOR. [BR077]
🚀 BR093 - ECDSA Key Extraction, ESP32 Security Concerns, COLDCARD, Cove Wallet, Krux, Nunchuk, Invalid Mining Jobs, Javascript Injection Attack, CTV Back on the table? + MORE ft. @Rob Hamilton , @Seardsalmon & @BLUESKY Listen to the episode: ➡️ Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/as8n9iw9VbKhMCyrjjjv ➡️ Spotify: ➡️ Amazon: ➡️ Apple: ➡️ YouTube: Shownotes: ➡️ Website: ➡️ Substack: 🚨 ESP32 and Bluetooth security concerns. Is there a place for these technologies when it comes to #Bitcoin? NVK and Rob tackle this question. 👇
"Hardware wallets are the best thing since sliced bread" 🍞 Although some try to trivialise hardware wallets, they offer asymmetric power for #Bitcoin security. @Rob Hamilton and @BLUESKY discuss the risks of underestimating these tools in BR076.
Bitcoin’s security depends on one of the most reviewed cryptographic libraries: LibSec256k1. 🔐 @BLUESKY & @Paul break down the importance for non-cryptographers; avoiding bad math, preventing side-channel leaks, and ensuring everyone speaks the same mathematical language.
Bitcoin security is at military levels - available to everyone. 🛡️🔐 Unfortunately, FUDsters still try to scare users away. @BLUESKY & @Rob Hamilton discuss the rapid evolution of multisig, UX leaps in security, and why hardware wallets (even bad ones) are a massive net positive. [BR076]
Yahoo Pipes was ahead of its time—letting users visually connect data streams. Time for a #nostr equivalent? @BLUESKY , @fiatjaf & @JeffG discuss some ideas for nostr tooling to mature in BR081.
Spam is a real problem on open #nostr relays. Should relays take responsibility for filtering spam, or should clients handle it locally with a web of trust? @fiatjaf , @BLUESKY & @rabble explore different approaches to mitigating spam in BR080.
From gaming the system to true discovery 🎯 Some creators struggle with #nostr’s lack of an algorithm - no easy way to game the system. But in return, it offers true organic virality. Could this model outperform today's platforms? @jb55 shares his take in BR078.
Zaps are a game-changer. ⚡️ Public payments with built-in social signaling—something we've never had before. Could this be the catalyst that onboards the world to #Bitcoin? @miljan explains why every app is about to be Bitcoin-enabled in BR083.
Zaps on nostr have yet to reach their final form. @PABLOF7z sees Zaps as just the start—unlocking new use cases and infinite possibilities. Cashu-based Zaps? More speed, more verification, more potential. ⚡ [BR083]