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Benjamin Wallace's new book is The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto: A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto.   It's the greatest whodunit. Whoever created Bitcoin became the world's richest person, yet we don't know who he is. In fact, we don't even know if it's one person. There have been other cases where identities have been hidden for a while: Mysterious Whistleblowers (Deep Throat) Mysterious Authors (Ferrante, Klein, Publius) Mysterious Artists (Banksy) Mysterious Spies / Hackers (Cambridge Five, QAnon figureheads, Cicada 3301) However, nothing tops the enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto. Watch my interview with Benjamin Wallace on the WanderLearn Show: Watch the Video Interview Questions for Benjamin Wallace In 60 seconds, tell us why we should be curious about who Satoshi Nakamoto was. What's the percentage chance that Satoshi Nakamoto is more than one person? What's the percentage chance that Satoshi Nakamoto is dead? Assuming he's alive, what's the percentage chance that Satoshi Nakamoto will voluntarily reveal himself in his old age or via a dead man's switch video? Who are your top 4 candidates for Satoshi Nakamoto? If those 4 candidates are in a pie chart, how big is the 5th piece of the pie: the Someone Else slice?  Although Nakamoto's OPSEC was impeccable, is it realistic to believe that he faked his Britishisms, his double-spacing after periods, and potentially running his prose & code through a stylometry mixer because he was certain that Bitcoin would become a multi-trillion-dollar asset? What new insights have you had since you wrote the book? What's the percentage chance that we will definitively solve this mystery like we solved the Deep Throat mystery? Or will the ending be more like Forrest Fenn (e.g., a partial conclusion because we know the treasure was found and by whom, but we don't know where)?  What surprised you in your investigation? It seems you want Nakamoto to be Hal Finney, but it's hard to believe he didn't tap into the fortune when his life was on the line. And why not admit to being Nakamoto when he was on his deathbed? Perhaps to protect his family from assaults? Perhaps because he collaborated with someone else and doesn't want to unmask him. But then he could admit that he was part of the Satoshi team and leave it at that. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? In his book, Wallace writes that any plausible Nakamoto candidate should have the following characteristics: Software tools Coding quirks Age Geography Schedule Use of English Nationality Prose style Politics Life circumstances (How had Nakamoto found the time to launch Bitcoin? Why had he left the project when he did?" Resume ("I'm not a lawyer.") Emotional range (humble, confident, testy, appreciative) Motivation to create Bitcoin Rationale, and the foresight and skill, to create a bulletproof pseudonym (Who would bother wiping a crime scene clean before it was a crime scene? Who was already that good at privacy in 2008?) Monkish capacity to renounce a fortune Although this list severely restricts who Satoshi Nakamoto could be, it still leaves countless possibilities. Wallace, who has been trying to crack this mystery for 15 years, has yet to meet a candidate who checks all the boxes. Wallace refrains from declaring that he has solved the mystery, even though countless "detectives" have already done so. He interviews people who tell him, with 100% certainty, that Satoshi Nakamoto is: Nick Szabo James A. Donald Adam Back Hal Finney Peter Todd (according to HBO) Elon Musk Numerous other options It's tempting to select what you think is the most viable candidate, throw in a heavy dose of confirmation bias, and declare, "Mystery solved, Sherlock!" Plenty have done so. It requires great restraint to resist the temptation of calling it a day, and instead, persevere pugnaciously like Wallace has in what is the greatest whodunit of the 21st century.  Many suspects seem highly implausible. Elon Musk, for example, is a bombastic self-promoter who would love to proclaim he was the genius behind Bitcoin. It's unimaginable why he would keep his mouth shut. Hal Finney was a sincere, honest, and good guy. As he said many times when he was dying of ALS, he had no reason NOT to reveal that he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Therefore, it's not him, even though it would provide a neat explanation as to why the old Satoshi Nakamoto bitcoins haven't moved.  Adam Back is plausible, although ex-cypherpunk Jon Callas says, "The primary argument against Adam Back is he couldn't keep his mouth shut." Still, an engrossing 3-part documentary argues that Nakamoto is Adam Back. Here's the final episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfcvX0P1b5g  Is Nick Szabo Satoshi Nakamoto? For several years, I believed Nick Szabo was Satoshi Nakamoto. It was an unoriginal deduction since Szabo is a popular choice among amateur Nakamoto detectives. Indeed, Szabo was one of Wallace's prime candidates for a long time. However, in his book, Wallace explains why Szabo has too many strikes against him: Szabo is a scatterbrain when it comes to projects. He doesn't focus on one thing for years. He juggles 150 balls. Nakamoto was laser-focused for 18 months. He told Jeremy Clark that Szabo "seemed to think that his bit gold was better" than Bitcoin. Clark also said Szabo is an "incoherent" presenter, whereas Nakamoto was "lucid."  Although Szabo is intensely private, he's not a complete recluse. He likes sharing ideas and getting public recognition.  Minor point: Satoshi Nakamoto wrote, "I'm not a lawyer," but Szabo is one. Although these points suggest Szabo is unlikely to be Satoshi, Szabo remains a strong Nakamoto candidate, given the absence of a perfect candidate. Besides, Clark's points are easily refuted. Just because Szabo implied Bitgold was better than Bitcoin means little. Szabo could say that to shake off people who think he's Satoshi. Or he could genuinely believe that aspects of Bitgold were superior to Bitcoin. Clark said Szabo "seemed to think..." He didn't say, "Szabo emphatically said..." Also, I listened to Szabo speak for 2.5 hours on the Tim Ferriss Show, and he sounded plenty lucid to me.  Szabo is a decent speaker. Naturally, Szabo always denies he's Satoshi. As Wallace says, denying you're not the guy proves nothing. Mark Felt was an obvious suspect for being the Deep Throat in the Watergate scandal. He denied for decades. And guess what? He was Deep Throat! Sometimes the most obvious suspect is the criminal (think O.J. Simpson). Is James A. Donald Satoshi Nakamoto? After reading The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto, I added another suspect to my short list: James A. Donald. Satoshi Nakamoto used the rare term "hosed" a few times. Donald did so twice.  Furthermore, Donald was the first person to respond to Satoshi Nakamoto's original Bitcoin post, albeit in a critical way. He has various other attributes that Satoshi Nakamoto shares (read the book to see them all).  However, Donald is rough around the edges, whereas Satoshi Nakamoto was silky smooth, polite, and unoffensive. Again, James A. Donald is no slam dunk candidate. Nobody is. Hence, the mystery endures.  The only negative aspect about this book is that it may provide too much detail for the casual reader with limited interest in this mystery. If you're just looking for the answer, I'll tell you now: we do not know who Satoshi Nakamoto is.  For Satoshi sleuths, there is no better resource than The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto: A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto. It delves deeper and wider than any video, article, or book about the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. Believe me, I've gone down that rabbit hole. Why should we care who Satoshi Nakamoto is? Many argue we don't need to know who Satoshi Nakamoto is because: Knowing his identity could taint the "immaculate conception" of Bitcoin because we might learn that Satoshi Nakamoto was an asshole. We should respect Satoshi Nakamoto's right to privacy. He obviously wanted to be pseudonymous, so let him be. If Satoshi Nakamoto is alive, it would imbue him with too much power, especially over the Bitcoin protocol.  I strongly disagree with this lack of curiosity. Why? There's a chance that in the 25th century, historians will consider Bitcoin one of the top 10 inventions of all time. I'm not saying that Bitcoin will be around in the 25th century, but something like it will exist and be the global currency, and historians will link its existence to Bitcoin. In 2001, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that by 2016, "All existing currencies are abolished. A universal currency is adopted based on the 'megawatt hour.'" Eight years before Clarke's prediction, Bitcoin was created. Although Clarke was wrong about other currencies being abolished,  Bitcoin's value is loosely correlated with its energy consumption. I explain why Bitcoin is worth anything. Consider the Top 10 Inventions and Their Inventors Imagine if we didn't know who these inventors were: The Printing Press - Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1440): This invention revolutionized communication, allowing for the mass production of books and the widespread dissemination of knowledge, leading to the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. The Electric Light Bulb - Thomas Edison (1879): While others experimented with electric lighting, Edison created a practical, long-lasting, and commercially viable incandescent light bulb, which transformed society by extending the day and enabling new industries. The Telephone - Alexander Graham Bell (1876): The telephone revolutionized long-distance communication, enabling people to speak to each other across vast distances in real time. The Steam Engine - James Watt (1778): Watt's improvements to earlier steam engines significantly increased their efficiency, powering the Industrial Revolution and leading to the mechanization of factories, transportation, and other industries. The Automobile - Karl Benz (1885): Benz is credited with creating the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine, ushering in the age of personal transportation and reshaping urban and rural life. Alternating Current (AC) Electrical System - Nikola Tesla (late 1880s): While Edison championed direct current (DC), Tesla's work on AC made it possible to transmit electricity over long distances, laying the groundwork for modern electrical grids. The Airplane - Orville and Wilbur Wright (1903): The Wright brothers achieved the first successful controlled, powered flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft, fundamentally changing travel, commerce, and warfare. Penicillin - Alexander Fleming (1928): Fleming's discovery of the first antibiotic revolutionized medicine by providing a cure for many bacterial infections, saving millions of lives. The Internet / World Wide Web - Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn (Internet, 1970s) & Tim Berners-Lee (World Wide Web, 1989): These inventions created a global network of information and communication, transforming almost every aspect of modern society, from business and education to personal life. The Computer - Charles Babbage (early 19th century): Babbage's designs for the "Analytical Engine" laid the theoretical groundwork for modern computers. Later, inventors like John Atanasoff, Alan Turing, and others developed the first electronic and programmable computers. Imagine if we had no clue who invented penicillin or the telephone. Wouldn't historians do their best to figure that out, especially since they were recent and impactful inventions? Would you just shrug your shoulders and say, "Who cares? My telephone works." Sure, many wouldn't give a shit. However, for other, more curious minds, we'd like to know.  Major Inventions with Unknown Inventors Here are four major inventions whose creator is a mystery: The Wheel: The invention of the wheel is one of the most important technological advancements in human history, enabling transportation and mechanization. Archaeological evidence suggests it originated in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC, but there is no record of who first conceived of it. The challenge wasn't just creating the wheel itself, but also the wheel-and-axle system, which required precise engineering. Writing: The development of writing systems enabled the permanent storage and transmission of information, transforming human society. The earliest known writing system, cuneiform, emerged in Sumer (ancient Mesopotamia) around 3400 BC. However, like the wheel, it was likely the result of a gradual process of development by many different people, not the work of a single inventor. Fire making: Some person probably rubbed two sticks together, and the rest is history. Since we can't know who that individual was, it would still be fascinating to know where it started and if it was developed in more than one place independently, like Calculus.  Bitcoin: Yeah, it's a major invention. It's been the best-performing asset since 2010, it's worth more than any company, and Satoshi Nakamoto is the wealthiest person ever. It has sparked a multi-trillion-dollar industry in just 15 years. So, yes, it's important, and yet we don't know who created it. Verdict: 10 out of 10 stars! Admittedly, I'm a Bitcoin fan who has produced many videos and articles about the first cryptocurrency, so I'm biased. Still, if you love a perplexing mystery, you will love trying to solve this one. The good news is that we haven't solved it yet.  My Satoshi Nakamoto Fantasy There's a good chance that Satoshi Nakamoto is around my age. If so, he also has a 30-year life expectancy.  I hope that in 2050, a video appears on the Internet that shows an old man who says, "I am Satoshi Nakamoto. To prove it, I will do what no Satoshi pretender has been able to do: move the 'Satoshi' coins that have been dormant since I mined them in 2009." He records himself and his computer screen, and with a few clicks and keyboard taps, the transactions get broadcast onto the Bitcoin blockchain for all to see.    Next, he says, "I am donating my one million bitcoins to the Bitcoin Core for ongoing maintenance and to the following charities." Or perhaps he'll use the one million Bitcoins to create a Bitcoin node on the Moon. Or perhaps he will "burn" his Bitcoin, reducing the total BTC supply to 20 million coins, not 21 million. 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My guest today is Max Hillebrand, praxeologist, cypherpunk, and open-source advocate dedicated to building freedom tech that empowers individuals through economic and technological sovereignty. As a contributor to projects like Bitcoin Core, Wasabi Wallet, BTCPay Server, JoinMarket, Lightning Network, Bisq, Angor, White Noise, and Amethyst. In this episode, Max shares his journey from Austrian economics into Bitcoin privacy, recounting how tools like CoinJoins, Wasabi, and the Taproot upgrade push Bitcoin closer to true anonymity. We explore the battle between fiat and freedom, the broken incentives of inflation and war, and why opting into Bitcoin is both a moral imperative and a form of resistance. Max also introduces Nostr as the communications layer for a censorship-resistant future, explains the axioms of human action, argumentation ethics, and resistance, and highlights why he believes we now have the technological weapons to end modern financial slavery in our lifetime.► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you!-- SPONSORS --→ Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn → Shield your bitcoin with time-delayed transactions over multisig with BitVault: https://www.bitvault.sv/ – AFFILIATES –→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice and you should consult your MD)→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat → Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat → Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS –Max's Website: https://towardsliberty.com Max's Nostr: npub1klkk3vrzme455yh9rl2jshq7rc8dpegj3ndf82c3ks2sk40dxt7qulx3vtEfrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson-- CHAPTERS –00:00 – Coming Up01:23 – Intro to Max05:56 – Max Passion for Austrian Economics06:56 – Bitcoin: Bridging Economics with Computer Science11:16 – Building Freedom Tech14:16 – CoinJoin and Bitcoin Privacy18:56 – Legal & Regulatory Challenges for Privacy Tech – Samurai, Tornado, Wasabi Wallet26:36 – Why Is Privacy Important?29:06 – Economics of Wars & The Broken Window Fallacy41:23 – The Value of Cash and Fiat Currency45:38 – Moving to a Bitcoin Standard & Influence on Businesses50:03 – Max's Take on Bitcoin Treasury Companies52:03 – Nostr & Decentralized Protocols1:00:03 – “White Noise” - Building Nostr Private Encrypted Messaging1:04:48 – Austrian Economics Axioms: Human Action, Argumentation, Resistance1:13:10 – Max's Book Recommendations & Reasons to Stay Hopeful

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Jonas Nick and Bastien Teinturier to discuss Newsletter #370.News● Provable Cryptography Workbook (0:48) Releases and release candidates● Bitcoin Core 29.1 (10:48) ● Eclair v0.13.0 (11:17) ● Bitcoin Core 30.0rc1 (25:27) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #30469 (33:18) ● Eclair #3163 (33:18) ● Eclair #2308 (40:27) ● Eclair #3021 (45:18) ● Eclair #3142 (48:08) ● LDK #4053 (50:30) ● LDK #3886 (58:12)

In this episode, I chat with Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, longtime Bitcoiner, and a key voice in nation-state Bitcoin adoption, about the heated Core vs. KNOTS debate. If you want a clear, no-BS walk through the current discourse, plus practical takeaways for node runners, this episode is for you. ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231   ––– Offers & Discounts –––   Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric   Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Samson Mow on X: https://x.com/Excellion ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Emergency session: Core vs. KNOTS setup 03:20 - Price cycles, “omega candles,” and diminishing returns vibes 04:55 - What is Bitcoin Core? Reference client, dominance, and risks 07:30 - Who counts as a “Core contributor”? Roles and influence 09:45 - Origins of the rift: policy, process, and trust fractures 12:05 - OpReturn explained: what v30 changes could enable 14:20 - Spam or not? Ordinals, data storage, and native Bitcoin use 18:15 - Standards vs. censorship: what filters actually signal 21:50 - Fees as a filter, block weight, and unit-economics after SegWit 29:10 - Ffunding,and the echo-chamber risk 37:20 - Will Core v30 ship? KNOTS growth, and ossification paths 42:15 - Why three major implementations might be healthiest 47:40 - Parting advice: run a node and stay vigilant DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. Disclaimer INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.

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Bitcoin enfrenta um dos maiores conflitos internos dos últimos 8 anos. O que é isso pode representar para Bitcoin? Poderá ameaçar a rede ou a união de toda a Blockchain? BITCOIN CORE vs BITCOIN KNOTS, descobre tudo o que se está a passar, o que está em causa, quem defende o quê e o que me parece a mim mais lógico. Bitcoin Talks é o Podcast onde tu podes aprender e analisar os verdadeiros temas, com profundidade e reflexão. Episódios relevantes para este tema onde eu já previa o problema: S10 E7-O que vai mudar na Bitcoin com a Bit VM? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP-JOTU8ho4&t=12s S10 E5- ORDINALS VÃO DESTRUIR BITCOIN? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlvG_KpPJgY&t=1066s   Mentoria CRIPTO MASTER 365 - LISTA DE ESPERA: https://pages.schoolofself.pt/4ehe7ZKZ/lista-de-espera Outras masterclasses : www.schoolofself.pt   Se queres assinar a minha newsletter 7 passos para investir - este é o link: https://marketing.egoi.page/4e9e7ZKZ/signup?=   JUNTA-TE À NOSSA COMUNIDADE DISCORD:

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Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Russell O'Connor, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Jeremy Rubin to discuss Newsletter #370.Changing consensus● Details about the design of Simplicity (37:56) ● Draft BIP for adding elliptic curve operations to tapscript (1:52) ● Draft BIP for OP_TWEAKADD (19:23) Releases and release candidates● Core Lightning v25.09 (59:40) ● Bitcoin Core 29.1rc2 (1:00:24) Notable code and documentation changes● LDK #3726 (1:00:55) ● LDK #4019 (1:02:24) ● LND #9455 (1:03:09) ● LND #10103 (1:04:00) ● HWI #795 (1:05:20)

Michael Tidwell is the organizer of Tabconf, the longest running Bitcoin technical conference which takes place every year in Atlanta. In this episode, we talk about Bitcoin drama & use a fun roulette game to figure out who's guilty of it. Time stamps: 00:01:09 - Welcome and episode gimmick intro 00:01:30 - Sponsors shoutout 00:01:36 - Bitcoin drama discussion starts 00:03:38 - Bitcoin Core vs Knots debate 00:04:28 - Wheel spin: Blame the plebs 00:06:52 - Egg pick: Solution is "use tabs" 00:07:56 - Adam Back's "use tabs" context from 2017 00:09:09 - Paul Sztorc's role and personality 00:10:52 - Defining "pleb" in Bitcoin culture 00:13:42 - Hodlonaut story and Lightning Torch 00:16:32 - Roger Ver interview drama 00:18:43 - Hijacking Bitcoin book discussion 00:22:58 - Layer 2 Labs sponsor plug and drivechains 00:25:14 - Citrea ZK rollup explanation 00:27:48 - Liquid federation vs true sidechains 00:32:39 - Core vs Knots diffs and risks 00:33:52 - Peter Todd's OP_RETURN proposal 00:34:56 - CSAM fears and cultural debates 00:38:05 - Illicit content already on chain 00:40:54 - Multiple Bitcoin implementations history 00:44:03 - Libbitcoin rewrite and optimizations 00:44:37 - Bitcoin Cash fork and implementations 00:46:42 - Potential hard fork predictions 01:46:05 - MEV in Bitcoin via game example 01:47:57 - Drivechains delay: Blame the spooks 01:50:27 - Solution: Hard fork 01:51:59 - Drivechains on Litecoin pros/cons 01:55:01 - Litecoin as testbed for Bitcoin tech 01:57:59 - Stablecoins on Bitcoin layers 02:00:16 - Lightning Network limitations meme 02:01:35 - Lightning critique and distractions 02:04:49 - Lightning wheel spin: Blame Jack Dorsey 02:07:34 - Solution: Listen to Bitcoin Takeover 02:08:28 - Too many Bitcoin conferences issue 02:10:45 - Early Bitcoin conferences like San Jose 2013 02:13:00 - Craig Wright blame: Roger Ver 02:17:08 - Solution: Sell all your Bitcoin 02:18:24 - Reasons to sell all Bitcoin 02:19:47 - BSV community and Craig Wright claims 02:23:28 - Mental health in Bitcoin and seeking clarity 02:27:23 - Bitcoin's robustness to issues 02:31:26 - Advice for newcomers on understanding Bitcoin 02:32:41 - TabConf plug and history books 02:35:05 - Fortune-telling wrap-up and farewell

Never a dull moment in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.FEATURING:Victoria Jones (https://x.com/satoshis_page)Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)THIS WEEK:  ———The battle between Bitcoin Core vs Knots is getting uglyhttps://cryptoslate.com/the-battle-between-bitcoin-core-vs-knots-is-getting-ugly/Source: CryptoslateWhat is OP_RETURN—and how does it enable data storage on the Bitcoin network? https://forklog.com/en/what-is-op_return-and-how-does-it-enable-data-storage-on-the-bitcoin-network/Source: ForkLogBitcoin Core Update to Remove Data Limit for OP_RETURN https://forklog.com/en/news/bitcoin-core-update-to-remove-data-limit-for-op_return/Source: ForkLogBitcoin Faithful Bet on Saylor's Strategy Being Added to S&P 500https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-faithful-bet-saylor-strategy-143009749.htmlSource: YahooSora Ventures Launches Asia's First Bitcoin Treasury Fund, Plans To Buy $1 Billion In BTC Within 6 Monthshttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/sora-ventures-launches-asias-first-bitcoin-treasury-fund-plans-to-buy-1-billion-in-btc-within-6-monthsSource: Bitcoin MagazineTrump family's American Bitcoin makes stock market debuthttps://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/trump-american-bitcoin-crypto-venture-raises-conflict-interest-alarms-rcna228837Source: NBC newsTrump and sons' stake in crypto firm worth $5bnhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgjgyyqgvyoSource: BBCWorld Liberty Financial Accuses Exchange Of Token Manipulation, Justin Sun Blacklisted https://bitcoinist.com/world-liberty-financial-accuses-token-manipulation/Source: Bitcoin ListBillionaire Justin Sun begs Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to unfreeze $100 million crypto stash chrome-extension://ecabifbgmdmgdllomnfinbmaellmclnh/data/reader/index.html?id=292347541&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffortune.com%2Fcrypto%2F2025%2F09%2F05%2Fjustin-sun-donald-trump-world-liberty-financial-blacklisted-crypto-address-wlfi%2FTrump-Backed World Liberty Token Falls 50% From Peak—But Early Buyers Are Still in Profit - Decrypthttps://decrypt.co/338102/trump-backed-world-liberty-falls-50-peak-early-buyers-still-profitSource: DecryptWorld Liberty Financial Token Plunges 34% as Community Votes on Burn Planhttps://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/world-liberty-financial-token-plunges-34percent-as-community-votes-on-burn-planSource: Coin Market Cap________________________________________________________________World Crypto Networkhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/On This Day in World Crypto Network Historyhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/onthisday/---------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR9gdpWisRwnk_k23GsHf

"If we ever get to the point where nobody's arguing about Bitcoin, I would be afraid that that's because nobody cares anymore and Bitcoin is actually dead or dying." In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Bitcoin technologist Jameson Lopp (Casa co-founder & CSO) joins Walker America to cut through today's Bitcoin noise: filter wars, spam on Bitcoin, standardness vs. consensus, the real risks (social engineering vs wrench attacks), and how to actually secure generational wealth with family multi-sig. We also dive into the quantum computing threat—timelines, soft-fork options, migration game theory, and why coordination (not cryptography alone) will be the hard part. Plus: culture/politics, ossification, and how debates keep Bitcoin antifragile. FOLLOW JAMESON: NOSTR: https://primal.net/lopp X: https://x.com/lopp WEB: https://www.lopp.net/ If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > GET FOLD ($10 in bitcoin): https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt discuss Newsletter #368.News● Draft BIP for block template sharing (0:30) ● Trusted delegation of script evaluation (28:07) Changes to services and client software● ZEUS v0.11.3 released (33:07) ● Rust Utreexo resources (33:25) ● Peer-observer tooling and call to action (34:11) ● Bitcoin Core Kernel-based node announced (37:22) ● SimplicityHL released (38:23) ● LSP plugin for BTCPay Server (39:17) ● Proto mining hardware and software announced (39:42) ● Oracle resolution demo using CSFS (40:46) ● Relai adds taproot support (41:11) Releases and release candidates● LND v0.19.3-beta (43:09) ● Bitcoin Core 29.1rc1 (43:29) ● Core Lightning v25.09rc2 (43:55) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #32896 (44:33) ● Bitcoin Core #33106 (46:57) ● Core Lightning #8467 (1:02:49) ● Core Lightning #8354 (1:03:26) ● Eclair #3103 (1:04:07) ● Eclair #3134 (1:04:43) ● LDK #3897 (1:05:56)

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È settembre e il BIPSHOW torna alla sua programmazione ordinaria dopo la Summer Edition del 2025.Il prestigioso MIT di Boston inaugura la Digital Currency Initiative, un nuovo osservatorio accademico pensato per monitorare l'utilizzo di Bitcoin nel mondo. Un riconoscimento importante e doveroso nei confronti della più grande rivoluzione digitale dai tempi dell'internet.Inoltre: continua lo scontro ideologico fra i fan di Knots e di Bitcoin Core, un attacco al network di Monero ci racconta molto sulla sicurezza nei network distribuiti, USDT sbarca su Bitcoin grazie a RGB, e arriva (forse) la crisopea sull'oro.It's showtime!

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Bruno Garcia and Liam Eagen to discuss Newsletter #369.News● Update on differential fuzzing of Bitcoin and LN implementations (24:56) ● Garbled locks for accountable computing contracts (0:58) Selected Q&A from Bitcoin Stack Exchange● Is it possible to recover a private key from an aggregate public key under strong assumptions? (39:45) ● Are all taproot addresses vulnerable to quantum computing? (41:24) ● Why cant we set the chainstate obfuscation key? (45:20) ● Is it possible to revoke a spending branch after a block height? (52:09) ● Configure Bitcoin Core to use onion nodes in addition to IPv4 and IPv6 nodes? (53:45) Releases and release candidates● Bitcoin Core 29.1rc2 (54:22) ● Core Lightning v25.09rc4 (56:45) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #31802 (57:37) ● LDK #3979 (1:04:46) ● LND #10102 (1:06:19) ● Rust Bitcoin #4907 (1:07:04)

Mentor Sessions Ep. 026: Bitcoin's $2M Gold Parity, ETF Surge, MicroStrategy Risks & Network Threats | Vijay BoyapatiIs Bitcoin set for a historic bull market? In this explosive BTC Sessions interview, Vijay Boyapati, author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, reveals why ETF approval is fueling massive institutional adoption, potentially ending Bitcoin cycles. He predicts Bitcoin hitting gold parity at $1.5M–$2M within 5–10 years! Vijay dissects MicroStrategy's financial engineering, NAV premium risks, and treasury companies' threat to Bitcoin's decentralization. He warns of quantum computing challenges, advocates for Bitcoin Core ossification, and shares Ron Paul-inspired libertarian insights on Bitcoin as the global reserve currency. For Bitcoiners seeking bull market analysis this episode is a must-watch! Join the Bitcoin revolution, learn why Vijay champions self-custody, and discover how Bitcoin could reshape finance. Like, subscribe, and secure your financial future now!Key Topics:Bitcoin bull market and ETF approvalVijay Boyapati on institutional adoptionGold parity and $1.5M–$2M price predictionMicroStrategy's financial engineering risksTreasury companies and centralizationQuantum computing threats to BitcoinBitcoin Core ossification debateRon Paul and global reserve currencyChapters:00:00 Intro & Episode Summary01:16 Institutional Adoption02:02 ETF Approval Impact04:13 Gold ETF Comparison & Bull Market05:00 Are Bitcoin Cycles Dead?06:52 Gold Parity Price Prediction10:57 Gold to Bitcoin Shift12:30 Nation States & Bitcoin Reserves13:48 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Strategy15:30 Financial Engineering & NAV Premium18:49 Centralization Risks24:27 NAV Discount Dangers36:40 Bitcoin Core Ossification41:50 Quantum Computing ThreatsAbout Vijay Boyapati:Author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, Software Engineer & Bitcoin AdvocateX: @real_vijayWebsite: bullishcaseforbitcoin.com

Los clientes Bitcoin Core y Bitcoin Knots están enfrentados en una batalla ideológica que ya alcanzó a quienes operamos nodos validadores. La eliminación del límite en el OP_RETURN está dividiendo a la comunidad, y las reglas de consenso han dejado de ser el único principio rector: ahora también entra en juego la ideología detrás de cada nodo.En este episodio te explico el dilema y te invito a participar en la votación.

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt discuss ⁠Newsletter #367⁠.Releases and release candidates● LND v0.19.3-beta.rc1 (0:19) ● Bitcoin Core 29.1rc1 (0:46) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #33050 (2:38) ● Bitcoin Core #32473 (11:04)● Bitcoin Core #33077 (17:57) ● Core Lightning #8389 (22:03)

Bitcoin's future is being tested. This video unpacks the growing rift between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots, the debate over relay policies, and what it means for decentralization, miner incentives, and Bitcoin's role as sound money. A sober look at whether Bitcoin is being steered toward Wall Street interests—or held true to its original principles.SPONSORS⛓️ Mining Disrupthttp://www.eventbrite.com/e/1332865469499/?discount=SIMPLYBITCOINThe Worlds Largest Bitcoin Mining Expo!! Dallas, Texas November 11-13, 2025Promo code: SIMPLYBITCOIN for 20% off⚡️ THE ORANGE PILL APPhttps://www.orangepillapp.com - Meet local Bitcoiners- Find local Bitcoin events- Find local merchants that accept Bitcoin- STACK FRIENDS WHO STACK SATS

Gloria Zhao and Mike Schmidt are joined by Tadge Dryja and Anthony Towns to discuss ⁠Newsletter #366⁠.News● Draft BIPs proposed for Utreexo (1:03) ● Continued discussion about lowering the minimum relay feerate (23:43) ● Peer block template sharing to mitigate problems with divergent mempool policies (52:27) Bitcoin Core PR Review Club● Add exportwatchonlywallet RPC to export a watchonly version of a wallet (1:11:41)Optech recommends (1:15:50) Releases and release candidates● LND v0.19.3-beta.rc1 (1:17:04) ● BTCPay Server 2.2.0 (1:17:44) ● Bitcoin Core 29.1rc1 (1:18:13) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #32941 (1:21:11) ● Bitcoin Core #31385 (1:24:06) ● Bitcoin Core #31244 (1:26:38) ● Bitcoin Core #30635 (1:29:54) ● Bitcoin Core #28944 (1:32:29) ● Eclair #3133 (1:35:08) ● LND #10097 (1:36:23) ● LND #9625 (1:38:12) ● Rust Bitcoin #4730 (1:38:43) ● BLIPs #55 (1:40:57) Correction (1:42:03)

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by David Gumberg, Lauren Shareshian, Jameson Lopp, Steven Roose, and Tim Ruffing to discuss Newsletter #365.News● Testing compact block prefilling (1:13:00) ● Mempool-based fee estimation library (1:33:53) Changing consensus● Migration from quantum-vulnerable outputs (49:17) ● Taproot-native `OP_TEMPLATEHASH` proposal (1:13) ● Proposal to allow longer relative timelocks (12:57) ● Security against quantum computers with taproot as a commitment scheme (23:48) Releases and release candidates● Bitcoin Core 29.1rc1 (1:46:55) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #29954 (1:48:12) ● Bitcoin Core #33004 (1:49:13) ● LDK #3246 (1:52:37) ● LDK #3892 (1:53:35) ● LDK #3662 (1:54:31)

Bitcoin payments, Lightning Network, and fast crypto payments are here. Learn about cryptocurrency payment processing and blockchain technology with Tedd Huff, CEO of Voalyre, and Voltage CEO Graham Krizek. This conversation cuts through the noise around Bitcoin's practical applications, digital currency, and modern financial solutions.The discussion reveals striking realities about payment processing that most people never consider. While traditional bank transfers take days and wire transfers take hours, Lightning Network transactions settle in under a second with complete finality. Graham shares how regulatory barriers are falling, with banks now able to hold cryptocurrency without special approval, and why businesses should default to Lightning for all Bitcoin transactions.Take Aways1️⃣ Switch to Lightning Payments2️⃣ Leverage New Banking Rules3️⃣ Avoid Infrastructure Building4️⃣ Target Global Markets5️⃣ Prepare for ConsolidationGet more @ Fintech Confidential.comSupportersDFNS delivers secure wallets as a service API-first, multi-chain by design across 50+ blockchains - https://fintechconfidential.com/dnfsSkyFlow provides zero trust data privacy vault API for collecting, securing, and tokenizing payment details - https://skyflowsecure.comUnder.io streamlines application and underwriting by digitizing PDFs for upload and digital signature - https://under.io/FTCHawk offers AI tools for real-time payment screening, ML transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention - https://gethawkai.comLinks:Graham KrizekLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamkrizekTwitter/X: https://x.com/gkrizekNostr: graham@vlt.geVoltageWebsite: https://voltage.cloudLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltagecloud/X: https://x.com/voltage_cloudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/voltagecloudYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@voltage_cloudNostr: Voltage@vlt.geFintech ConfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNewsletter: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialAbout:Graham Krizek is the Founder and CEO of Voltage. With 10+ years in cryptocurrency, he contributed to Bitcoin Core and worked at Salesforce. He builds Lightning Network infrastructure to help businesses scale global payments with low-cost, fast settlements.Voltage provides Bitcoin infrastructure enabling global payments via Lightning Network. It offers enterprise modular tools for exchanges, wallets, fintechs, and banks to cut costs, speed settlements, and simplify Bitcoin and stablecoin integration. Voltage powers fast, final low-fee transactions, bridging traditional finance and blockchain tech.Tedd Huff founded Voalyre, a professional services and advisory firm focused on global payments and banking. He hosts and produces Fintech Confidential. With 25+ years in fintech, he's advised, co-founded, and led startups like OpenEdge, Heartland, Nuvei, and TSYS, focusing on growth, process improvements, and user experience to simplify payments.DD3, Media: DD3 Media is a media creation, management, and production company delivering engaging content globallyChapters: 00:00 Highlights01:02 DFNS: Wallets as a Service (sponsor)02:23 Intro to Web3 with FTC03:06 Meet Graham Krizek: Founder and CEO of...

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Matt Morehouse and Jesse Posner to discuss ⁠Newsletter #364⁠.News● LND gossip filter DoS vulnerability (0:53) ● Chain code withholding for multisig scripts (15:16) ● Research indicates common Bitcoin primitives are compatible with quantum-resistant signature algorithms (38:46) Selected Q&A from Bitcoin Stack Exchange● How does Bitcoin Core handle reorgs larger than 10 blocks? (57:36) ● Advantages of a signing device over an encrypted drive? (1:01:29) ● Spending a taproot output through the keypath and scriptpath? (1:03:21) Releases and release candidates● Libsecp256k1 v0.7.0 (1:04:26) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #32521 (1:05:16) ● Bitcoin Core #31829 (1:15:00) ● LDK #3801 (1:19:51) ● LDK #3842 (1:21:11) ● BIPs #1890 (1:21:57) ● BOLTs #1232 (1:23:53)

In this episode, I chat with Stephan Livera, Bitcoin educator, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and advisor at Bold Bitcoin. We explore his journey of escaping the lockdowns in Australia to build a new life in Dubai, and how his libertarian values and understanding of Bitcoin economics shaped that decision. Stephan also shares his thoughts on cycles, proof of reserves, the role of stablecoins, and the long-term outlook for hyperbitcoinization. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Stephan Livera on X: https://x.com/stephanlivera ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Escaping Australia and the Birth of a New Life in Dubai 06:34 - How Bitcoin and Libertarianism Shaped Stephan's Exit 12:09 - Feeling Disconnected from Home and Becoming a Global Citizen 16:24 - The Allure of Dubai and Its Strategic Advantages 18:54 - Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Ordinals, and Relay Filters 23:09 - Consensus vs. Policy and Mining Centralization Risks 28:09 - Core Development, Multiple Implementations, and GitHub Controversy 32:34 - Bitcoin Core Funding and Developer Incentives 35:54 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Fiat Arbitrage Opportunities 40:09 - Understanding Risk and the Premium to NAV Debate 45:29 - Global Perspectives: Trapped Capital, Arbitrage, and Institutional Flows 49:49 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Their Evolution 55:09 - Nation-State Adoption and Libertarian Reflections 58:24 - Market Cycles, Future Peaks, and Drawdowns 01:04:49 - Is It Too Late to Stack? Advice for Friends and Family 01:07:54 - Inflation, Recess from the Rulers, and the Tether Debate 01:11:03 - Seven Years of Bitcoin Podcasting: What Keeps Stephan Going 01:12:28 - Aha Moments, Power Laws, and the Path to Hyperbitcoinization DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. Produced by nilli studio (https://x.com/nillistudio) I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

James O'Beirne discusses Bitcoin development challenges, the CTV soft fork controversy, and why protocol upgrades have stalled. He explains the community response to his developer letter and Bitcoin's ossification risks.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comBitcoin developer James O'Beirne joins us to talk about the current state of Bitcoin development, the controversial CTV (OP_CheckTemplateVerify) soft fork proposal, and why he organized a letter signed by 66+ prominent Bitcoin developers requesting Bitcoin Core focus on protocol upgrades. We dive deep into Bitcoin's development culture, the post-SegWit era challenges, and the growing concern about Bitcoin's ossification.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• 66 developers signed CTV support letter• 96% of Bitcoin value uses non-taproot outputs• 19% of global hashrate supports CTV proposal• 5+ years of CTV development and testing• 5 Bitcoin bounty offered for CTV bugs found• 16.5 years since Bitcoin's initial releaseTimestamps:00:00 Start01:55 Jame's work08:33 History of BTC development12:37 Culture & the block size war16:34 Code change process24:29 The CTV letter origin33:53 Reception of the letter38:33 Why is there resistance?40:53 Alternative proposal48:20 Upgrade Hooks50:36 Future outlooks for changes54:49 Reasons for optimism-

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Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Davidson Souza to discuss ⁠Newsletter #363⁠.Changes to services and client software● Floresta v0.8.0 released (0:45) ● RGB v0.12 announced (20:38) ● FROST signing device available (25:34) ● Gemini adds taproot support (29:44) ● Electrum 4.6.0 released (38:14) Releases and release candidates● LND v0.19.2-beta (38:51) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #32604 (39:38) ● Bitcoin Core #32618 (40:55) ● Bitcoin Core #31553 (43:03) ● Core Lightning #7725 (46:53) ● Eclair #2716 (47:23) ● LDK #3628 (52:19) ● LDK #3890 (53:22) ● LND #10001 (54:30)

Alex Thorn talks with Alex Leishman (River) about building a bitcoin-only brokerage, how stablecoins interact with bitcoin, why small businesses are beginning to own BTC, the importance of Proof of Reserves, building with Bitcoin Core, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve's independence. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Gwart Show! Today, Carl Dong, founder of Obscura VPN and former Bitcoin Core developer at Chain Code Labs, joins us to talk about his transition from Bitcoin development to building privacy infrastructure. We discuss his work on reproducible builds, supply chain security, the funding dynamics of Bitcoin development, and why he created the first multi-hop VPN that eliminates single points of trust. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:09 Carl's professional background 02:54 Personal background 07:50 Open source vs product dev 18:14 Chaincode's influence 23:05 Ellipsis Labs 24:06 Funding open source work 30:21 Obscura VPN 36:07 The state of TOR 40:30 VPN user base 45:10 Easy personal privacy steps 47:57 Privacy in Bitcoin 53:21 Simplicity 58:02 Innovations from the "crypto" space 1:00:21 Wrap up

Sanket Kanjalkar, Jonas Nick, Tadge Dryja, Steven Roose, and Brandon Black join Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt to discuss Newsletter #361.News● Separating onion message relay from HTLC relay (2:06) Changing consensus● CTV+CSFS advantages for PTLCs (5:45) ● Vault output script descriptor (15:21) ● Continued discussion about CTV+CSFS advantages for BitVM (22:57) ● Open letter about CTV and CSFS (27:59) ● OP_CAT enables Winternitz signatures (1:12:27) ● Commit/reveal function for post-quantum recovery (1:22:46) ● OP_TXHASH variant with support for transaction sponsorship (1:53:31) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #32540 (2:13:29) ● Bitcoin Core #32638 (2:14:47) ● Bitcoin Core #32819 (2:15:25) ● LDK #3618 (2:17:41)

Preston Pysh welcomes back NVK, renowned Bitcoin expert and founder of Coinkite, for an in-depth conversation on the future of Bitcoin, the evolving dynamics of its core development, and the promising rise of decentralized platforms like Nostr. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro  02:01 - How Bitcoin's increasing price may sustain mining incentives post-halving 09:37 - The evolution from Satoshi's original code to the current Bitcoin Core 14:15 - Insights into Bitcoin Knots and the separation of wallet and consensus code 19:41 - Critiques of Bitcoin's development scene and current conference culture 20:09 - The controversy surrounding Bitcoin Core's GitHub governance 24:22 - Debates around removing the OP_RETURN 83-byte limit 32:23 - Nostr's potential to revolutionize identity and AI communication 35:45 - Key adoption challenges facing Nostr and possible solutions 44:44 - The philosophy and features behind Coinkite's hardware wallets Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES NVK's Company: ColdCard Bitcoin Hardware Wallets. Join NOSTR at Primal. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance Tool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Unchained Vanta Shopify Onramp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Daniela Brozzoni and Naiyoma to discuss ⁠Newsletter #360⁠.News● Fingerprinting nodes using `addr` messages (1:00) ● Does any software use `H` in descriptors? (29:36) Selected Q&A from Bitcoin Stack Exchange● Is there any way to block Bitcoin Knots nodes as my peers? (33:42) ● What does OP_CAT do with integers? (42:00) ● Async Block Relaying With Compact Block Relay (BIP152) (43:03) ● Why is attacker revenue in selfish mining disproportional to its hash-power? (52:47) Releases and release candidates● Bitcoin Core 28.2 (57:51) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #31981 (59:21) ● Eclair #3109 (1:00:48) ● LND #9950 (1:01:31) ● LDK #3868 (1:01:56) ● LDK #3873 (1:03:10) ● Libsecp256k1 #1678 (1:04:11) ● BIPs #1803 (1:06:21)

We sat down with Carl Dong — former Bitcoin Core contributor, now founder of Obscura VPN focused on real-world censorship resistance.In this episode, we dive into:- Why Carl walked away from Bitcoin Core development to tackle privacy head-on- What sets Obscura apart from other VPNs- Lessons from the Great Firewall and routing traffic through hostile networks- Chinese numerology- Carl & Casey's long and storied shared historyFOLLOW CARL: https://x.com/carl_dongGet bonus content by subscribing to @hellmoneypod on X: https://x.com/hellmoneypod/creator-subscriptions/subscribeOr support the podcast by sending a BTC donation: bc1qztncp7lmcxdgude4px2vzh72p2yu2aud0eyzys ORDINALS PROTOCOL SHIRT: https://shop.inscribing.com/products/ordinals-protocol-shirtTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro & Carl's journey to Bitcoin development11:59 Hard problems in Bitcoin16:00 Binaries, compliers, and reproducible builds37:30 Transitioning from Bitcoin core to working on Obscura VPN1:05:00 Advice for current Bitcoin core contributors1:10:00 Ordinals numerology1:39:00 Outro

Stephan & Matt discuss the ‘Save Our Wallets' campaign, which aims to protect non-custodial wallets from regulatory challenges posed by the U.S. government. He highlights the legal risks developers face due to broad interpretations of regulations and the potential consequences of future administrations. The importance of advocacy for legislative change, user engagement, and improving user experience in Bitcoin transactions are emphasized. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of AML and FATF regulations, the evolution of wallet technologies, and the need for research into Miner Extractable Value (MEV) in Bitcoin. They also discuss various aspects of Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on the implications of MEV (Miner Extractable Value), the risks of mining centralization, and the importance of investing in solutions rather than relying on consensus changes. They explore the challenges posed by private order flow, the philosophical differences in Bitcoin development, and the future of Bitcoin Core and node adoption.Takeaways

My guest today is Parker Lewis, the author of “Gradually Then Suddenly” and head of business development at Zaprite. A long-time fixture in the Bitcoin community, Parker is known for making complex monetary ideas accessible and for championing Bitcoin's role in restoring long-term thinking, personal responsibility, and economic sovereignty. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Parker is a vocal advocate for the state's unique culture of freedom and its potential to lead the next chapter of Bitcoin adoption. In this episode, we explore why Texas attracts high-agency individuals and how its frontier history shaped Parker's views on liberty and resilience. We also dive into the debate around OP_RETURN, what it reveals about centralization risks in Bitcoin Core and mining, and why Parker believes a second implementation of Bitcoin software may be critical to preserving the network's decentralization. This is a conversation about the roots of sovereignty and the technical vigilance required to protect it.► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you!-- SPONSORS & AFFILIATES --►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn ►► Join me on June 19-21 at BTC Prague! Code EFRAT = 10% discount: https://pages.btcprague.com/ambassador-efrat-fenigson ►► Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat ►► Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS –Parker's Twitter: https://x.com/parkeralewis Parker's Book “Gradually, Then Suddenly”: https://thesaifhouse.com/#Gradually-Then-Suddenly Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson-- CHAPTERS –00:00 Coming Up…01:26 Intro to Parker, TFTC Takeover & Bitcoin Park Austin04:12 Why is Texas a Hub for Freedom?08:18 Ad Break: Trezor & BTC Prague09:40 The Cultural Significance of Texas History21:08 Gradually, Then Suddenly: Understanding Bitcoin's Adoption29:00 Ad Break: Plan B / Expat Money & New Totalitarian Order Masterclass31:00 Shortcomings of Cash as a Fiat Currency and the Need for Bitcoin38:30 Bitcoin's Future as a Medium of Exchange51:01 Bitcoin in Action: Real-World Applications and Acceptance53:20 OP_Return Saga: Parker's Take & What Risky Precedence Is Being Set1:03:00 Centralization & Decision Making Risks in Bitcoin1:19:40 The Future of Bitcoin: Hope and Challenges1:24:30 Message of Hope from Parker

This week, we're tracking Ethereum's continued ascent, which has now seen an incredible 14 consecutive days of ETF inflows. Bullish sentiment is reflected across the board with both ETH and BTC basis trading above 10%, while Bitcoin's market dominance holds strong at 65.45%. We'll also dive into the recent strength in DeFi tokens like UNI, AAVE, and SKY following favorable comments from former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, and what this signals for the sector's future.The macro landscape is packed with catalysts. We're monitoring US/China trade talks as the July 9th tariff pause deadline approaches, the progress of the "Big Beautiful Bill" through the House, and a critical week for economic data with US CPI and PPI releases. Markets will also be watching the U.S. 30-year bond auction on Thursday for signals on the economy.The main event this week is our stablecoin focus, with the US Senate reportedly set for a vote on the GENIUS stablecoin bill this Wednesday. We'll explore what's next if it passes and the broader industry momentum, including Circle's IPO, Plasma's $500M raise, and reports of major companies like Apple, X, and Airbnb exploring stablecoin payments.We then turn to corporate crypto adoption, discussing a new Standard Chartered report showing 61 public companies now hold 3.2% of Bitcoin's total supply, and how the market is thinking about the risks associated with these growing treasury strategies. We'll also touch on key Bitcoin Core development around transaction relay policy and what it means for the network's future.In the NFT space, Yuga Labs continues to narrow its focus by sunsetting its DAO to launch APE Co.Finally, in Coinbase news: a new report indicates 60% of Fortune 500 firms are working on blockchain initiatives, Prime has advanced its ETH staking capabilities, the "State of Crypto" event is this Thursday and we share a consumer protection PSA.Topics Covered:Market Dynamics:Ethereum's 14-day ETF inflow streak and price ascent.High ETH & BTC basis (>10%) and BTC Dominance (65.45%).DeFi token strength (UNI, AAVE, SKY) following Paul Atkins' comments.Macro & US Policy:US/China trade talks & July 9th tariff deadline.Progress of the "Big Beautiful Bill."Key Economic Data: US CPI, PPI, and the 30-year bond auction.Stablecoin Deep Dive:Upcoming US Senate vote on the GENIUS stablecoin bill.Industry fundraising: Circle IPO, Plasma $500m raise, Noah.Corporate exploration of stablecoin payments (Apple, X, Airbnb).Corporate Adoption & Bitcoin Core:Standard Chartered report: 61 public companies hold 3.2% of BTC.Risks and strategies for corporate crypto treasuries.Bitcoin Core development on transaction relay policy.NFT Ecosystem:Yuga Labs sunsets DAO to launch APE Co.Coinbase News:Report: 60% of Fortune 500 working on blockchain.Product: Advanced ETH staking capabilities on Prime."State of Crypto" on June 12th.A consumer protection PSA.Our latest ad - Who's got the “Price of Housing in Bitcoin” chart?

03:02 Understanding Bitcoin Core Controversy06:09 The Spam Debate in Bitcoin08:59 The Role of Code and Censorship in Bitcoin11:54 The Identity of Bitcoin and Its Purpose14:54 The Anarchy vs. Order Debate in Bitcoin18:12 Consensus and Governance in Bitcoin21:02 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Community28:19 Consensus in Technical Decisions32:10 Market Dynamics and Bitcoin's Price40:32 Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis51:04 The Future of Gold and Bitcoin01:02:08 Gold's Role in a Bitcoin World01:05:47 Financial Advisors and Bitcoin01:10:32 The Future of Humanity and Bitcoin

KeywordsBitcoin, decentralization, mining, OpReturn, governance, user participation, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Core, community engagementSummaryIn this conversation, Shaun Dunn, Luke, and Bob discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on governance, the role of miners, and the implications of changes like OpReturn. They emphasize the importance of user participation and the need for education within the Bitcoin community. The discussion highlights the challenges of centralization in mining and the responsibility of participants to engage actively in the ecosystem.TakeawaysBitcoin is experiencing a critical moment in its history.The governance of Bitcoin involves complex processes and decisions.Miners and nodes play a crucial role in Bitcoin's future.Decentralization in mining is essential to prevent censorship.User participation is vital for the health of the Bitcoin network.OpReturn has sparked significant controversy within the community.Defining spam is crucial to maintaining Bitcoin's integrity.Education is necessary for new entrants to understand Bitcoin.The community must engage actively to shape Bitcoin's future.The participatory nature of Bitcoin distinguishes it from traditional investments.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Summit and Current Events04:17 The Evolution of Bitcoin's Code and Governance10:16 The Role of Miners and User Responsibility16:09 Cultural and Technical Perspectives on Bitcoin22:13 Historical Context and Future Implications28:30 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Stephan and Antoine discuss the complexities surrounding Bitcoin's OP_RETURN functionality and the ongoing debate about spam filtering on the Bitcoin network. They explore the implications of consensus rules, standardness, and the historical context of these discussions. Antoine provides insights into the motivations behind changes in Bitcoin Core's policies and the potential future of Bitcoin as both a currency and a data storage solution. The conversation highlights the urgency of addressing OP_RETURN issues while also considering the broader implications of spam filtering and its impact on Bitcoin's usability and miner centralization. The conversation also touches upon the growth of the UTXO set, the challenges of managing spam, and the philosophical differences between Bitcoin Core and alternative implementations. Takeaways

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Bitcoin developers are clashing over relaxing OP_RETURN limits. This technical debate about arbitrary data on Bitcoin has sparked divisions about what constitutes "spam" and revealed tensions between Bitcoin Core devs and those seeking a "purer" Bitcoin experience.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWhat started as a technical proposal has exploded into community division, with accusations of "destroying Bitcoin" flying around. The hosts break down what OP_RETURN is, why some devs want to increase its size limit, and why others view it as enabling "spam" on the blockchain. At its core, this fight reveals deeper tensions about who controls Bitcoin's future and what the network should be used for.Notes:- OP_RETURN limit currently set at 83 bytes- Proposal would increase limit to ~1 megabyte- 30-45% of Bitcoin transactions are "non-financial"- Bitcoin Knots node usage has grown to 7-8%- Out-of-band transactions bypass node relay- Core devs facing diminished community trustTimestamps:00:00:00:00 Start00:00:36:16 Why's everyone so mad?00:02:04:14 Claim your bias00:04:00:03 The backstory00:08:27:09 Changing the OP_RETRUN limit00:11:24:06 Post to relax the limit00:15:39:23 Out of Band payment00:17:39:06 Standard vs valid consensus00:19:52:29 What is spam?00:28:41:05 Arch Network00:29:13:14 Cons of increasing the limit00:32:34:25 That's too "woke" bro!00:35:56:27 Knots-

Udi Wertheimer discusses Bitcoin Core's controversial OP_RETURN changes, mounting community backlash, and why Core developers are losing social capital with Bitcoiners over technical decisions they can't properly communicate.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comUdi Wertheimer, co-founder of the Taproot Wizards and famous Bitcoin provocateur, joins us to talk about the explosive OP_RETURN debate dividing the Bitcoin community. We dive deep into why Bitcoin Core developers are facing unprecedented backlash, how they've lost touch with newer Bitcoiners, and what Greg Maxwell's sudden reappearance signals about Core's weakening position. Udi offers surprising insights on both sides and proposes solutions for rebuilding trust between developers and the community.Follow our guests: @udiwertheimer**Notes:**• OP_RETURN controversy spans over a decade• Greg Maxwell returns after years of silence• Core devs disconnected from 5+ year Bitcoiners• ~50 readers engage with Bitcoin OpTech weekly• 6-month delay suggested for PR merge• JPEGs benefit from controversy attentionTimestamps:00:00 Start03:08 OP_RETURN Debate Summary10:21 SPAM on Bitcoin17:17 Is this a Core blunder?27:26 How SHOULD Core do?34:42 What if Core doesn't communicate better?37:38 What does a pleb do?-

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