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For years, Bitcoin was tamed — declawed, defanged, and made palatable to Wall Street and regulators. But behind the scenes, the code never forgot. Now, the great awakening is underway. The core devs are quietly reactivating the opcodes. BitVM, OP_CAT, and the Great Script Restoration aren't just technical upgrades — they're signals. Bitcoin is preparing… The post Deep Dive into the Future of BTC: Bitcoin Knots vs Bitcoin Core [VIDEO] appeared first on The Crypto Vigilante.
Stephan & NVK discuss the current state of self-custody in Bitcoin, highlighting the advancements in hardware wallets like Coldcard and the importance of understanding trade-offs in wallet solutions. Coldcard introduces new features such as co-signing and key teleport, which enhance security and usability. The conversation also touches on the future of wallet software, including the promising Cove Wallet and the potential of Miniscript in Bitcoin transactions. NVK also highlights the significance of seed phrases in Bitcoin custody, critiques the current OP_Return dynamics and GitHub moderation, and reflects on the implications of BitVM and Layer 2 solutions. Takeaways
Rencontrez Abdel Bakhta, Responsable de l'écosystème chez Starkware, avec lui nous avons discuter de l'intérêt du projet Starknet pour Bitcoin notamment en utilisant BitVM, mais aussi d'autres sujets diverses comme Nostr et les différences entre Bitcoin et Ethereum.
Kevin He, a seasoned blockchain architect with experience launching multiple L1s/L2s (including Huobi Eco Chain), joins the show to discuss Bitlayer. We explore his journey into crypto, the genesis of Bitlayer, and take a deep dive into BitVM technology - what it is, how it works, its current development status (BitVM 2, Alliance progress, auditing), and how Bitlayer is leveraging it to build trust-minimized Bitcoin L2 solutions, focusing on DeFi. Kevin shares insights on the Bitcoin opcode debate, the future of Bitcoin scaling, and reveals Bitlayer's upcoming BitVM bridge mainnet launch. What we talk about: 00:56 Kevin's Background: Building L1s/L2s & Early Lessons 10:36 The Genesis of Bitlayer & Addressing Bitcoin L2 Needs 18:00 Discovering BitVM: A Breakthrough for Bitcoin L2 Security 26:45 BitVM Explained: Verification, Not Just Computation 34:37 BitVM Development: V1 vs V2, ZK Challenges & Bridge Focus 41:30 Inside the BitVM Alliance: Technical Progress & On-Chain Impact 48:00 Alpha Leak: BitVM Auditing & Mainnet Progress 54:30 The Bitcoin Opcode Debate: Necessity and Impact on BitVM 01:04:00 Long-Term Bitcoin Sustainability: Fees vs Subsidy & Upgrades 01:08:00 Bitlayer's BitVM Bridge Mainnet Launch & Partnerships Follow Bitlayer on Twitter: @BitlayerLabs Learn more about Bitlayer: [https://www.bitlayer.org/](https://www.bitlayer.org/) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter: @JakeBlockchain Stay updated on everything Built on Bitcoin podcast: [https://www.builtonbitcoin.xyz/](https://www.builtonbitcoin.xyz/) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building something amazing on Bitcoin? Connect with us at the Bitcoin Frontier Fund. We invest and assist the best early-stage founders building new user-cases for Bitcoin. Website: [https://www.btcfrontier.fund/](https://www.btcfrontier.fund/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/BTCFrontierFund](https://twitter.com/BTCFrontierFund) Love yall! See you in the next episode. Peace!
For episode 499, Co-founder Charlie Hu joins Brandon Zemp to dive into Bitlayer and how it's the first Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, built on the BitVM paradigm to scale Bitcoin without compromising its security. Bitlayer delivers Bitcoin equivalent security, trust minimized BTC bridging, EVM compatibility, and unlimited throughput. Innovations such as the Finality Stack, a dedicated verification layer for Bitcoin, and RtEVM, a high performance transaction processing engine, empower secure, scalable, and efficient transaction execution, enabling advanced decentralized applications within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
In this conversation with Stephan, David and Simanta discuss the implications of ZK Roll-ups for Bitcoin. They explore the benefits of ZK Roll-ups as a scaling solution, the trade-offs compared to other technologies like Lightning Network and sidechains, and the vision behind Alpen Labs. The discussion also touches on the mechanics of ZK Roll-ups, user experience, and the potential impact of BitVM on the ecosystem. The conversation highlights the challenges and limitations of current technology while emphasizing the future possibilities for Bitcoin's programmability and user interaction. David & Simanta also address the risks associated with ZK Rollups, particularly in terms of data availability and trust assumptions, while exploring the future of Bitcoin and the implications of increased data usage on the network.Takeaways
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Bitcoin's security and reliability as a store of value are undeniable. However, its liquidity remained untapped for too long due to a lack of trustless bridges and native smart contract capabilities. As BTC is only native to Bitcoin's L1, any attempt to include it in DeFi relies on the trust assumptions of third party custodians that wrap it. Build On Bitcoin (BOB) aims to expand Bitcoin's functionality by integrating it with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. BOB operates as an OP Stack L2 with a hybrid design incorporating ZKPs, Bitcoin staking, and Ethereum for data availability. By functioning as a rollup, BOB processes transactions off-chain and batches them for settlement on Bitcoin and Ethereum, significantly improving transaction speed and reducing costs compared to Bitcoin's base layer.Topics covered in this episode:Alexei's backgroundSetbacks for Bitcoin DeFiBitcoin bridgesBitVMBOB operators and trust assumptionsBOB architecture & Bitcoin stakingBitcoin LSTsThe future of Bitcoin DeFiEpisode links:Alexei Zamyatin on XBuild on Bitcoin on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.
Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Alexei Zamyatin, Co-founder of Build on BOB, a pioneering hybrid Layer 2 solution that combines Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's programmability, aiming to create an open financial ecosystem that enables Bitcoin utility beyond simple payments while maintaining trust-minimized principles through technologies like BitVM.Born in Moscow but raised in Austria, Alexei has focused on Bitcoin security and interoperability since 2015. His research at Imperial College London, where he earned his PhD in Computer Science, led to interesting work on non-custodial Bitcoin bridges, cross-chain light clients, and mining pool security. Prior to BOB, he co-founded Interlay, building decentralized infrastructure for Bitcoin interoperability across blockchain networks.During our conversation, Alexei discusses the challenges of building cross-chain infrastructure, the development of trustless Bitcoin bridges, and his vision for expanding Bitcoin's role in decentralized finance. He also shares insights on mining pool centralization and the future of merged mining.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem. Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com
Bitcoin has dominated crypto, but has remained largely inactive in DeFi. While ETH and Solana lead in onchain activity, a significant amount of BTC remains unused.BitVM introduces a solution. Unlike traditional custodians or multi-sig bridges, it provides a trust-minimized approach to integrating BTC with DeFi – expanding Bitcoin's utility beyond just a store of value.We spoke with Alexei (Bob), Yovela (Fiamma), and Jacob (Boundless) to examine BitVM's mechanics, its place in Bitcoin's scaling roadmap, and its implications for users seeking secure yield opportunities.For those following Bitcoin rollups and the technical barriers to BTC adoption in DeFi, this discussion offers valuable insights.Let's begin.Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
Today's episode takes a deep dive into the next era of Bitcoin, the network, and BTC the asset. As Bitcoin transitions from retail speculation to institutional adoption, new infrastructure is quietly reshaping its capabilities. Stacks stands at the forefront of this evolution. BitVM and its iterations are progressing faster than expected, turning theoretical discussions into practical solutions. While initial L2 hype has cooled, the underlying technology continues to advance, creating opportunities that many have overlooked. We feel that the next 18 months will be very important for top Bitcoin scaling teams to prove their worth and expand their marketshare, with a rising BTC. This will likely coincide with a massive bid from nation-states as they start to "FOMO" to create strategic Bitcoin reserves globally. What a time to be alive. Today we're diving deep with Muneeb from Stacks to explore Bitcoin's institutional evolution and the infrastructure enabling it. Enjoy. The Rollup Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.co Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
Charlie Hu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bitlayer, a pioneering Bitcoin security-equivalent Layer 2 solution aimed at overcoming scalability and smart contract limitations of Bitcoin utilizing BitVM paradigm and zero-knowledge proofs. Charlie shares his journey in the Bitcoin ecosystem, Bitlayer's approach to scaling and enabling a more programmable and secure Bitcoin ecosystem, the road ahead for Bitlayer, and how this innovation is redefining the decentralized finance landscape.
In this episode, we sit down with Dominik Harz, co-founder of BOB (Build on Bitcoin), to explore the cutting edge of Bitcoin scaling and interoperability. Dom dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of building on Bitcoin, focusing on Bob's innovative approach to bridging Bitcoin with other networks like Ethereum using BitVM. We discuss the importance of network effects, the intricacies of cross-chain security, and the practical considerations for users interacting with these technologies. Dom also shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the unique hybrid L2 model Bob is implementing. This conversation provides a fascinating look into the future of Bitcoin and its potential to connect with the broader crypto ecosystem. What we talk about: Dominik's background and journey into the Bitcoin spaceThe evolution of Bitcoin and the need for scaling solutionsBob's approach to bridging Bitcoin with other chains using BitVMThe importance of network effects in cryptoChallenges and solutions in cross-chain securityPractical considerations for users and the future of BobThe hybrid L2 model and its implicationsTransitioning from academia to entrepreneurshipFollow Dominik Harz on Twitter: https://x.com/dominik0_ Learn more about Bob: https://www.gobob.xyz/
The recent ColliderScript research paper is a game changer: it enables Bitcoin covenants at a high cost, but without requiring any soft fork. It's the most remarkable breakthrough since BitVM and co-author Avihu M. Levy is here to explain how it works!
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Bitcoin's lack of native programmability, coupled with advancements in zero knowledge cryptography, has led to rollups being explored as a substitute for an execution layer. Citrea's approach involves using Bitcoin as a data availability & settlement layer for their zero knowledge rollup. These rollups not only lower transaction costs, but they also enable smart contracts to use Bitcoin's L1 security and further incentivise miners to secure the chain despite halving rewards. In order to inherit Bitcoin's security, zk proofs are inscribed in Bitcoin blocks.Topics covered in this episode:Orkun's backgroundInscriptions, BitVM and zk rollups on BitcoinOptimistic bridgingSequencerProgrammability solutions on BitcoinBitVM developmentCitrea ecosystem developmentcBTC vs. custodial wrapped BTCThere is no second best!PoW, halving block rewards and how rollups incentivise minersCitrea's efficiency & fee reductionBitcoin as an inflation hedgeEpisode links:Orkun Mahir Kilic on TwitterCitrea on TwitterBitVMSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Felix Lutsch.
Liam Eagen (Alpen Labs), Robin Linus (Zero Sync, BitVM) & Jonas Nick (Blockstream, Taproot) talk about their groundbreaking research paper about Shielded Client-Side Validation – a new way to bring privacy & scalability to Bitcoin. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time stamps: Introduction (00:00:51) What is Client-Side Validation? (00:02:09) Trade-offs in Client-Side Validation (00:04:20) Comparison with Existing Protocols (00:05:18) On-chain Throughput and Privacy (00:09:21) Connecting Bitcoin and Shielded CSV (00:09:55) User Interaction with the Protocol (00:11:07) Challenges with the Lightning Network (00:12:22) Atomic Swaps and Compatibility (00:14:56) Shielded CSV vs Monero & Zcash (00:16:12) Discussion on STARKs (00:19:28) OP_CAT and Covenants (00:21:46) OP_CAT and Functional Encryption (00:24:03) Exploration of BitcoinOS (00:25:21) Potential of BitVM (00:26:11) Bitcoin as a Currency (00:28:21) Funding for CSV Projects (00:30:40) Taint Concept in Shielded Transactions (00:31:14) Adoption and Privacy Protocols (00:34:08) Transaction Fees in Shielded Transactions (00:35:08) Throughput and Base Layer Efficiency (00:36:04) Node Behavior During Transactions (00:38:12) Comparison with MimbleWimble (00:39:41) CryptoSteel's New Device (00:40:29) Drivechains (00:41:04) Discussion about crypto steel backups and a sponsor, Layer Two Labs, promoting drive chains. Concerns Over Soft Forks (00:43:51) Rough Consensus Definition (00:45:04) Challenges of Soft Fork Implementation (00:46:15) Balancing Stability and Innovation (00:47:29) Miner Incentives and Fee Structures (00:48:38) Future of Post-Quantum Proposals (00:49:44) Increasing Block Size for CSV (00:50:00) Ideal Block Size Debate (00:53:08) Quantum Computing Threat (00:59:02) Potential Consequences of Quantum Attacks (01:00:24) Post-Quantum Solutions (01:02:23) Quantum Computing Timeline (01:02:50) Complexity of Quantum Computers (01:03:31) Quantum Records and Limitations (01:05:44) Chat Question on Shielding Protocol (01:06:12) Hodling.ch (01:06:45) Self-Custody Security (01:09:15) Threat Models in Security (01:09:58) Hardware Wallet Cautionary Tale (01:10:33) Conference Discussions (01:12:05) Shielded CSV Funding and Development Timeline (01:13:58) Prototype Development Outlook (01:15:29) Concerns Over Adoption (01:17:31) Scalability vs. Privacy Debate (01:19:34) Tether on Shielded CSV? (01:22:04) Revenue Models Discussion (01:22:22) Transaction Fees and Profitability (01:23:25) Publisher Fees in CSV Protocol (01:24:16) Competition and Business Models (01:25:40) Soft Fork Proposals for Improvement (01:26:07) Script Restoration and Arithmetic Improvements (01:27:30) Future of Shielded Client-Side Validation (01:37:23) Keeping Up with Developments (01:38:44) Self-Promotion and Team Dynamics (01:41:05) Proof of Stake? (01:42:51) Rare Pepes in Shielded CSV (01:43:56) Acknowledgment of Guests (01:46:18) Call to Action: Shield Emoji (01:47:57) Importance of Learning Bitcoin (01:48:07) Resources for Learning Bitcoin (01:48:31) Commentary on Peter Wuille (01:49:26) Block Size Debate (01:50:02) Optimizing Bitcoin for Global Use (01:51:05)
Welcome back to The Gwart Show!In today's episode we are joined by the Alpen Labs team, a group of ZK dreamers working on SNARK-based verification of a second layer on top of Bitcoin. We hit all the big topics, like the current state of BitVM bridging, thoughts on sequencers, building a moat, Coinbase launching cBTC and EVM compatibility! Follow our guest on Twitter: @david_seroy @simanta_gautam 00:00 Start 00:31 Intro 01:20 Current projects 02:13 Applications on Bitcoin 04:16 Bictoin L2 landscape 10:36 Current state of BitVM bridges 14:35 Learnings from EVM 19:12 Bitcoin sequencers 23:54 Unilateral exit 31:31 Data availability 35:41 Walled garden L2's 41:28 Aplen's edge in the market? 46:16 Privacy 49:51 The wider L2 landscape 58:25 Roll-up tokens 1:01:11 Sequencer fees 1:03:13 Coinbase launching wrapped BTC 1:08:27 EVM compatibility
We have an insanely insightful conversation with Bob Bodily PhD, Founder of Bioniq, an NFT/Ordinals marketplace built using ICP to amplify the user experience beyond anything that can exist natively to Bitcoin L1. We discuss the current state of Bitcoin ecosystem affairs with Runes and Ordinals, as well as talk about the many metaprotocols developing on top of Bitcoin L1. We then discuss TAP Protocol's most recent announcement to partner with ICP in order to bring Bitcoin native assets to EVM/ICP smart contract environments. This will amplify the ability for developers to make cool stuff using Bitcoin and introduce new ways to improve the overall UX for users. We also discuss the differing approaches to scaling the developments happening on Bitcoin from L2s, to sidechains, to BitVM and OP_cat. Topics: First up, who is Bob and how did he got into the web3 space Next, what is Bioniq and how will this change the web3 space Then, discuss the current state of Bitcoin ecosystem affairs with Runes and Ordinals and Finally, what does Bob think of the future of crypto? Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord
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support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 136BLOCK: 855113PRICE: 1582 sats per dollarTOPICS: roundtable discussion following the Rust Bitcoin Summit at Bitcoin Parknew to nostr? check out https://primal.net website: https://citadeldispatch.comnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:04) VanEck CEO on Fox Business Intro(00:03:55) Rust Bitcoin Summit Overview(00:04:02) Guest Introductions(00:06:05) Rust Bitcoin Project Origins(00:10:58) Rust Bitcoin API and Development(00:16:08) Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK) Overview(00:24:07) BDK 1.0 Release and Features(00:31:11) Lightning Dev Kit (LDK) Overview(00:41:00) LDK Node and Integration(00:47:52) Contributing to Rust Bitcoin Projects(00:55:01) Funding and Supporting Open Source(01:00:00) OP_CAT and Bitcoin Script Discussion(01:10:00) Potential Risks and Benefits of OP_CAT(01:27:01) Activation and Consensus Challenges(01:39:00) Mining Centralization Concerns(01:56:00) Alternative Opcodes and Vaults(02:11:00) BitVM and Future Bitcoin Ideas(02:14:05) Project Roadmaps and Contributor Needs(02:41:08) Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
In this episode, we interview Kevin He, who is Co-founder at Bitlayer, which is a layer-2 platform on Bitcoin, based on the BitVM paradigm. Guest – Co-founder, Bitlayer Website - https://www.bitlayer.org/
Today I'm speaking with Charlie Hu, Co-founder at Bitlayer, a pioneering Bitcoin Layer 2 solution based on the BitVM paradigm. Before launching Bitlayer, Charlie made significant contributions in other notable projects, such as Polkadot and Polygon.I've been eager to interview Charlie for several compelling reasons. First, his insights into business, startups, web3 community, and the industry landscape are incredibly enlightening, as you'll soon discover. He's incredibly sharp! Second, amidst the growing interest in the programmability of Bitcoin and the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions like Bitlayer, Charlie offers valuable insight and commentary. Lastly, Charlie provides fascinating perspectives on the evolution of web3 in Asia, which I found useful in understanding of this dynamic region.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem. Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com
Car talks with Super Testnet about emerging developments in Bitcoin. Super Testnet elaborates on his innovative project, Hedgehog, which aims to mitigate Bitcoin transaction fees by facilitating off-chain contract funding. The conversation examines BitVM implementations, spotlighting significant contributions from Alpen Labs and Zerosync while scrutinizing the integrity and transparency of various ecosystem participants. Super Testnet candidly voices concerns about companies like Rootstock, who have launched tokens and might prioritize profits over genuine innovation and critiques others, such as Citrea, for potentially misleading claims.The discussion extends to spiritual and personal routines, offering insights into daily prayers, the significance of the psalms, and the challenges of practicing religious rituals while traveling. They also explore tools like Bolt 12 and Nostr Wallet Connect, delving into their limitations and future potentials. He also shares his BitVM-based coin flip game and reflects on the unique perspective his Catholic beliefs bring to his projects. They discuss the importance of community trust, transparency, and support within the Bitcoin ecosystem.Follow the conversation for the ep on Stacker NewsZap Super on Stacker NewsZap Super on NostrFollow Super on TwitterFollow Super on YouTubeFollow Super on GithubLearn more about Super Testnet workshopsFind Car on NostrFollow Car on SNZap Thriller on FountainThriller links:Subscribe to ThrillerSubscribe to Thriller podFollow Thriller Bitcoin on NostrFollow Thriller Bitcoin on YouTube & Zap.StreamAdvertise with Thriller
Sergio Demian Lerner is the architect of Rootstock, Bitcoin's first sidechain. Recently, he became interested in BitVM as an instrument to create trust-minimized sidechains. So he optimized the design & created BitVMX!
Today Jason is joined by Arch Network CEO, Matt Mudano and CTO Amine ElQaraoui to discuss Bitcoin programmability. Matt and Amine kick things off by explaining why building on Bitcoin makes sense, how Ordinals were the catalyst, and the possibilities of Bitcoin programmability. The conversation then turns to multisig security assumptions on Bitcoin, BitVM, and the dApp endgame. The two then provide a deep dive on what Arch Network is, the challenges they've overcome, as well as their future roadmap. The discussion also touches on programmability unlocks, cost vs security, and much more—enjoy! Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:29) Why build on Bitcoin? (07:38) Ordinals as a catalyst (10:21) Bitcoin L2 programmability possibilities (13:27) L2 multisig security assumptions (15:34) BitVM (16:21) Ethereum vs Bitcoin dApp endgame (18:46) Arch Network challenges (20:21) What is Arch Network? (24:46) Pain ponts of bridging (28:10) Bitcoin programmability unlocks (30:54) Cost vs Security (32:45) Future of Bitcoin dApp ecosystem (38:09) Arch Network roadmap (42:54) Outro Yield Guild Games (YGG) is a web3 guild protocol that enables players and gaming guilds to find their community, discover games and level up together. Its mission is to become the leading community-based user acquisition platform in web3 gaming through fun quests that help players build their onchain reputation Find out more at https://investors.yieldguild.io/ Twitter accounts: Jason: https://x.com/mrjasonchoi Matt: https://x.com/proofofmud Amine: https://x.com/amine_elqaraoui Blockcrunch: https://twitter.com/theBlockcrunch YGG Twitter: https://x.com/YieldGuild — Blockcrunch VIP: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/ Disclaimer: The Blockcrunch Podcast (“Blockcrunch”) is an educational resource intended for informational purposes only. Blockcrunch produces a weekly podcast and newsletter that routinely covers projects in Web 3 and may discuss assets that the host or its guests have financial exposure to. Views held by Blockcrunch's guests are their own. None of Blockcrunch, its registered entity or any of its affiliated personnel are licensed to provide any type of financial advice, and nothing on Blockcrunch's podcast, newsletter, website and social media should be construed as financial advice. Blockcrunch also receives compensation from its sponsor; sponsorship messages do not constitute financial advice or endorsement. Full disclaimer: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/about
What are the Bitcoin projects that suck? In this episode, Super Testnet & Shinobi point out to lots of suboptimal features in CoinJoins, Lightning Network, Nostr, BitVM, and Bitcoin development itself. It's fun, it's educational & it's brutally honest!
For the final episode of our Bitcoin and Beyond series, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Taproot Wizards sorcerer and Bitcoin OG, Tyler Whittle. We took a deep dive into the world of Taproot Wizards and the intriguing OP-CAT mechanism, designed to enhance Bitcoin's functionality. Taproot Wizards is a community dedicated to "making Bitcoin magical again". They are deeply rooted in Bitcoin culture and technology, aiming to push the boundaries of Bitcoin while not letting the ossification of Bitcoin happen. Basically, they are trying to avoid the "pet rock" do something meme. Their biggest contribution to the space is CatVM. We took a journey through a children's book that cleverly explains Bitcoin's scaling journey through lightning, BitVM, and eventually CatVM. Central to CatVM is OP-CAT, a simple yet powerful opcode which is just 8 lines of code, yet makes a massive change in the functionality of Bitcoin. Originally part of Bitcoin but disabled in 2010 by Satoshi (along with other opcodes), OP-CAT allows for covenants and finite state machines, unlocking new possibilities for Bitcoin transactions. In this discussion, we'll delve into the vision of Tyler and the broader Taproot Wizard community. Enjoy our final episode of this educational series! Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
Summary In this week's episode, Anna (https://x.com/AnnaRRose) and Tarun (https://x.com/tarunchitra) chat with Sims Gautham (https://twitter.com/simanta_gautam) and Liam Eagen (https://twitter.com/liameagen) from Alpen Labs (https://twitter.com/alpenlabs). They dive into the world of Bitcoin L2s and focus on how ZK can be used to incorporate strong connections between Bitcoin and new execution environments. The group then explore BitVM, covenants, the distinction between the Bridge Operators and sequencers in this model - and how this differs from how these actors work in Eth L2s. They then dive into SNARKnado, including what is happening under the hood, the ways in which this system offers round-based fraud games mixed with ZK and which agent provides DA and more. Here's some additional links for this episode: Bulletproofs++: Next Generation Confidential Transactions via Reciprocal Set Membership Arguments by Eagen, Kanjalkar, Ruffing, Nick (https://eprint.iacr.org/2022/510.pdf) Bulletproofs: Short Proofs for Confidential Transactions and More by Bünz, Bootle, Boneh, Andrew, Wuille, and Maxwell (https://eprint.iacr.org/2017/1066.pdf) Zcash Website (https://z.cash/) Protogalaxy: Efficient Protostar-style folding of multiple instances by Eagen and Gabizon (https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1106.pdf) cq: * Cached quotients for fast lookups by Eagen, Fiore and Gabizon (https://eprint.iacr.org/2022/1763.pdf) Zerocoin: Anonymous Distributed E-Cash from Bitcoin by Miers, Garman, Green and Rubin (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6547123) Zerocash: Decentralized Anonymous Payments from Bitcoin (extended version) by Ben-Sasson, Chiesa, Garman, Green, Miers, Tromer and Virza (https://eprint.iacr.org/2014/349.pdf) Monero Ring Signatures (https://www.getmonero.org/resources/moneropedia/ringsignatures.html) Blockstream Whitepapers (https://blockstream.com/whitepapers/) Scalable, transparent, and post-quantum secure computational integrity by Ben-Sasson, Bentov, Horesh and Riabzev (https://eprint.iacr.org/2018/046.pdf) Ordinal Theory by Casey Rodarmor (https://rodarmor.com/blog/ordinal-theory/) BitVM: Compute Anything on Bitcoin by Robin Linus (https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf) BitVM 2 (https://bitvm.org/bitvm2) BitVM Website (https://bitvm.org/) Jeremy Rubin Blog on Lamport Signatures (https://rubin.io/blog/2021/07/02/signing-5-bytes/) Introducting SNARKnado by Alpen Labs (https://www.alpenlabs.io/blog/snarknado-practical-round-efficient-snark-verifier-on-bitcoin) ZK Hack Montreal has been announced for Aug 9 - 11! Apply to join the hackathon here (https://zk-hack-montreal.devfolio.co/). Episode Sponsors Launching soon, Namada (https://namada.net/) is a proof-of-stake L1 blockchain focused on multichain, asset-agnostic privacy, via a unified shielded set. Namada is natively interoperable with fast-finality chains via IBC, and with Ethereum using a trust-minimised bridge. Follow Namada on Twitter @namada (https://twitter.com/namada) for more information and join the community on Discord discord.gg/namada (http://discord.gg/namada). Aleo (http://aleo.org/) is a new Layer-1 blockchain that achieves the programmability of Ethereum, the privacy of Zcash, and the scalability of a rollup. Dive deeper and discover more about Aleo at http://aleo.org/ (http://aleo.org/). If you like what we do: * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree (https://linktr.ee/zeroknowledge) * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter (https://zeroknowledge.substack.com) * Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm (https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm) * Join us on Telegram (https://zeroknowledge.fm/telegram) * Catch us on YouTube (https://zeroknowledge.fm/)
As we wrap up our Bitcoin and Beyond series this week, we had a chance to sit down with Robert Zaremba of BitCosm. BitCosm is building a Cosmos SDK based appchain that allows for programmable (and native) Bitcoin, leveraging the Bitcoin script and eventually BitVM. Being the same ecosystem as dWallet, BitCosm has a zero trust model, which eliminates the need for bridges and significantly reduces security risks. The dWallet Network plays a crucial role here, enabling secure, decentralized transactions across chains without compromising security. In this presentation, we learned about the IBC Gateway as a means for more secure bridging, how BitCosm enables the conversion of dWallet assets into IBC tokens, how programmable & native Bitcoin works, and the ins and outs of "zero trust" interoperability with native Bitcoin. Join us as for a technical presentation about interoperability in the Bitcoin scaling ecosystem. Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
Today on the show, we're exploring the frontier of ZK Rollups on Bitcoin! The Bitcoin L2 landscape is standing on the shoulders of this technical implementation called BitVM. We brought Robin Linus, one of the author's of the BitVM White Paper, to not only dive into how BitVM got started, but more importantly, what it means for the future of Bitcoin. ------
Alpen Labs is a project that is making significant strides in the world of ZK rollups. In our conversation with David Seroy, we explore the evolution of Bitcoin scaling solutions and the story of how Bitcoin scaling really started. David and the Alpen Labs team have been pioneering the research around Bitcoin scaling since the earliest of days. We talked about this story and David also shared his insights into how Alpen Labs prioritizes trust minimization and efficient design to enhance Bitcoin's scalability while preserving its decentralized nature as the core ethos. We delve into the technical design choices that set Alpen apart as well as their focus on ZK as the endgame. We talked about their implementation of BitVM and how they have made technical strides in addition to other researchers. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin scaling, including liquidity issues and the potential of future soft forks like OPcat and covenants. Looking ahead, Alpen envisions building a robust financial ecosystem on Bitcoin, focusing on financial applications such as Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, perpetuals, and hash rate futures. David has a strong perspective on the core usecase of crypto being the hardest money in the world, of which Bitcoin is the best contender in the entire space. Watch today's interview for a glimpse into one of the leading research teams for scaling Bitcoin. Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
The Bitcoin ecosystem is leapfrogging the development trajectory put forth by the Ethereum community Today's piece focuses on how potential upgrades to the Bitcoin technologies like BitVM and OPCAT are opening up fresh possibilities for utilizing Bitcoin. Bitcoin has often been viewed as "conservative", but recent advancements suggest it could leapfrog over previous limitations, learning from Ethereum's experiences. We sit down Carsten of Cartesi to discuss how BitVM introduces new capabilities for offchain computation and enhances Bitcoin Script with innovative functions like hash implementations and Merkle tree proof validation. These advancements open up new opportunities for contributing to Bitcoin Script, potentially making Bitcoin a more efficient and versatile platform. Despite Bitcoin's conservative approach, there's a growing recognition that it needs to evolve to support more complex use cases. The introduction of BitVM and OPCAT helps address this by simplifying implementations, reducing script size, and enabling more efficient processes. However, the road ahead isn't without challenges. There isn't enough experimental data to predict how new implementations will work in practice, and there's skepticism about the safety of large amounts of BTC the asset on L2s. Join us as we explore these key highlights and what they mean for the future of Bitcoin and DeFi, shedding light on how BitVM and OPCAT could shape a more innovative and robust onchain ecosystem. Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
The trajectory to achieving a "full rollup" on Bitcoin is a gradual process, similar to that of Ethereum rollups gradually implementing fraud proofs/zk technology. Build on Bitcoin (BoB) has taken the approach of building a product (on mainnet now) which resembles more of an hybrid optimistic rollup between Ethereum and Bitcoin L2. They have been quick to market and have built a strong community. Despite the challenges, such as the complexity of building on Bitcoin compared to other ecosystems, BoB is set on making advanced features like zk and account abstraction available over time. BoB's approach tackles three major challenges: aligning with Bitcoin's ecosystem, creating a real ecosystem of builders & apps, and ensuring liquidity for new projects. By leveraging both Bitcoin's security and the Ethereum network, BoB is working to establish this balance. But, this comes with tradeoffs which we thoroughly address in this presentation. BoB's journey is divided into several phases. Phase 1 which is already live is their optimistic Ethereum rollup. Phase 2 introduces Bitcoin PoW security through merge mining, while Phase 3 aims to transition to a Bitcoin rollup with fraud proofs (using BitVM) and potential ZK capabilities. We also discuss their OptiMine protocol, which similar to PBS, separates block production from block finalization for allowing faster finality leveraging Bitcoin's miners. This innovative approach ensures consistent block fees and enhances miner incentives for the longer term. Join us as we take a technical dive into the architecture of Build on Bitcoin with their CTO, Dominik Harz! Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
Welcome to the first episode of our Bitcoin and Beyond presentation series. We aim to provide you with technical knowledge about the state of different Bitcoin scaling solutions. Are they sidechains? L2s? True rollups? For the first episode, we're diving into Citrea, a project focused on bringing ZK to Bitcoin with a true rollup design (using Bitcoin for data availability). We sat down with Orkun Kilic, to discuss Bitcoin's security and ZK. Citrea is designed to use state differences and ZK proofs, making data usage more efficient and scalable from the jump. This approach overcomes the traditional limitations of Bitcoin, allowing for sophisticated onchain operations beyond simple transactions. But, is using Bitcoin for data availability really a feasible path? We asked Orkun about this and more. Citrea also introduced, Clementine, a peg mechanism which minimizes trust and ensures that BTC can be used seamlessly across different layers. By (soon) utilizing BitVM for optimistic verification of ZK proofs, Clementine provides an innovative way to maintain Bitcoin's robust security while facilitating efficient data and state transitions. Again, we asked Orkun just about all that we could to really understand why they've chosen to design Citrea in the way they have and he answered thoroughly. Welcome to Bitcoin & Beyond. Lets have some fun. Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd. .Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Adam Gibson to discuss Newsletter #303. News Anonymous usage tokens (1:58) BIP39 seed phrase splitting (31:48) Alternative to BitVM (38:05) Continued discussion about updating BIP2 (40:41) Releases and release candidates LND v0.18.0-beta.rc2 (44:25) Notable code and documentation changes Core Lightning #7190 (44:51) LDK #2973 (46:18) LDK #2907 (48:21) BDK #1403 (48:59) BIPs #1458 (50:57)
✨ DEBRIEF | Ryan & David unpacking the episode: https://www.bankless.com/debrief-the-eric-wall-interview ------ What's the Endgame for Bitcoin Scaling? That's what we asked bitcoin builder and researcher Eric Wall. We start by exploring the evolution of Bitcoin and the genesis of scaling solutions on top of it. We then get into the intricacies of the BitVM, what exactly is a Bitcoin L2 and what's coming next. Eric is the perfect guest to explore this frontier of Bitcoin Rollups, he tells it like it is and he understands both Ethereum and Bitcoin. ------
In this episode, Yago delves into the significance of the Bitcoin halving and its role in the consolidation of the cryptocurrency industry as Bitcoin begins to establish its dominance. He explores key technological advancements in Bitcoin, including Taproot and roll-ups, that position it as an operating system for a decentralized future. Additionally, Yago discusses Sovryn's multi-chain strategy aimed at creating a sustainable Bitcoin economy. He also examines the impact of tokens and decentralized finance (DeFi) in broadening Bitcoin's reach and ensuring its relevance in an evolving market. We Discuss: - What is BitSNARK, Grail & Bitcoin OS? - Recent technical advancements thanks to Taproot - Sovryn going multi-chain - Is this Halving different? and much more. Follow Yago on Twitter: @EdanYago Learn more about Bitcoin OS: https://sovryn.com/bitcoinos Check out Sovryn: https://sovryn.app/
Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea plan to bring DeFi, perps, stablecoins, and much more to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Here's how.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode of Unchained, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that connects to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to bring innovation back to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Schroé's Botanix Labs is developing a decentralized Layer 2 solution using the ‘Spiderchain,' which uses a series of multi-signature wallets to secure the chain. Kılıç's Chainway Labs is building Citrea, a zk-Rollup on Bitcoin that aims to create a Bitcoin-backed economy. All three projects are in various stages of development and testing, with BOB's mainnet launch expected shortly.Show highlights:Introduction to Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea: How they aim to innovate and expand Bitcoin's capabilities, including their architectural designs that integrate Ethereum users and work toward decentralization and trustlessness.Security Aspects and Integration Strategies: What the security risks associated with BOB, Botanix, and Citrea are, and strategies to enhance decentralization over time?How these layer 2s influence Bitcoin fees, and how Botanix's integration can leverage the Bitcoin ecosystem, with insights on the potential of Layer 3s and zk-rollups to transform Bitcoin's utility and fee dynamics.How these projects aim to attract Ethereum users and developers, and the reasons why this may be an attractive opportunity for themHow Runes, Ordinals, and BRC-20s operate on Citrea, Botanix, and BOBHow Bitcoin is always a derivative when it's not in its layer 1 and the pros and cons of different bridging solutionsThe concept of forward secrecy and how it can help improve security in blockchainsWhy Willem believes that Layer 3s are possible and bullish for BitcoinHow ‘merged mining” resembles Ethereum's restaking and why it's positive for Bitcoin-Thank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuests | Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs Orkun Kılıç, cofounder of Chainway Labs Alexei Zamyatin, cofounder of Build on BitcoinLinks | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin L2s:Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once AgainBuild on BitcoinBOB learning documentsAnnouncement of mainnet on May 1st.Unchained: Bitcoin DeFi App Sovryn to Deploy on Hybrid Layer 2 Network Build on BitcoinAlexei's tweet on BitVM/rollups Alexei went on a retreat with the inventor of BitVMCitreaUnchained: Here's What You Should Know About Citrea, Bitcoin's First ZK RollupWhitepaperOrkun Mahir Kılıç's interview on Unchained PremiumCitrea learning documentsClementine -Citrea's BitVM Based Trust-Minimized Two-Way Peg ProgramBotanixCoinDesk: Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to BitcoinBotanix and the Future of BitcoinBitcoin Magazine: Spiderchains: A Proof Of Stake Second Layer For BitcoinWillem Schroé's interview on Unchained PremiumLearn More |Unchained:What Is the OP_CAT Bitcoin Improvement Proposal? What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Unchained, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that connects to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to bring innovation back to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Schroé's Botanix Labs is developing a decentralized Layer 2 solution using the ‘Spiderchain,' which uses a series of multi-signature wallets to secure the chain. Kılıç's Chainway Labs is building Citrea, a zk-rollup on Bitcoin that aims to create a Bitcoin-backed economy. All three projects are in various stages of development and testing, with BOB's mainnet launch expected shortly. Show highlights: Introduction to Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea: How they aim to innovate and expand Bitcoin's capabilities, including their architectural designs that integrate Ethereum users and work toward decentralization and trustlessness Security Aspects and Integration Strategies: What the security risks associated with BOB, Botanix, and Citrea are, and strategies to enhance decentralization over time How these Layer 2s influence Bitcoin fees, and how Botanix's integration can leverage the Bitcoin ecosystem, with insights on the potential of Layer 3s and zk-rollups to transform Bitcoin's utility and fee dynamics How these projects aim to attract Ethereum users and developers, and the reasons why this may be an attractive opportunity for them How Runes, Ordinals, and BRC-20s operate on Citrea, Botanix, and BOB How Bitcoin is always a derivative when it's not in its Layer 1 and the pros and cons of different bridging solutions The concept of forward secrecy and how it can help improve security in blockchains Why Willem believes that Layer 3s are possible and bullish for Bitcoin How "merged mining” resembles Ethereum's restaking and why it's positive for Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guests: Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs Orkun Kılıç, cofounder of Chainway Labs Alexei Zamyatin, cofounder of Build on Bitcoin Links Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin L2s: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again Build on Bitcoin BOB learning documents Announcement of mainnet on May 1st. Unchained: Bitcoin DeFi App Sovryn to Deploy on Hybrid Layer 2 Network Build on Bitcoin Alexei's tweet on BitVM/rollups Alexei went on a retreat with the inventor of BitVM Citrea Unchained: Here's What You Should Know About Citrea, Bitcoin's First ZK Rollup Whitepaper Orkun Mahir Kılıç's interview on Unchained Premium Citrea learning documents Clementine -Citrea's BitVM Based Trust-Minimized Two-Way Peg Program Botanix CoinDesk: Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to Bitcoin Botanix and the Future of Bitcoin Bitcoin Magazine: Spiderchains: A Proof Of Stake Second Layer For Bitcoin Willem Schroé's interview on Unchained Premium Learn More: Unchained: What Is the OP_CAT Bitcoin Improvement Proposal? What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Unchained, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that connects to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to bring innovation back to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Schroé's Botanix Labs is developing a decentralized Layer 2 solution using the ‘Spiderchain,' which uses a series of multi-signature wallets to secure the chain. Kılıç's Chainway Labs is building Citrea, a zk-rollup on Bitcoin that aims to create a Bitcoin-backed economy. All three projects are in various stages of development and testing, with BOB's mainnet launch expected shortly. Show highlights: Introduction to Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea: How they aim to innovate and expand Bitcoin's capabilities, including their architectural designs that integrate Ethereum users and work toward decentralization and trustlessness Security Aspects and Integration Strategies: What the security risks associated with BOB, Botanix, and Citrea are, and strategies to enhance decentralization over time How these Layer 2s influence Bitcoin fees, and how Botanix's integration can leverage the Bitcoin ecosystem, with insights on the potential of Layer 3s and zk-rollups to transform Bitcoin's utility and fee dynamics How these projects aim to attract Ethereum users and developers, and the reasons why this may be an attractive opportunity for them How Runes, Ordinals, and BRC-20s operate on Citrea, Botanix, and BOB How Bitcoin is always a derivative when it's not in its Layer 1 and the pros and cons of different bridging solutions The concept of forward secrecy and how it can help improve security in blockchains Why Willem believes that Layer 3s are possible and bullish for Bitcoin How "merged mining” resembles Ethereum's restaking and why it's positive for Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guests: Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs Orkun Kılıç, cofounder of Chainway Labs Alexei Zamyatin, cofounder of Build on Bitcoin Links Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin L2s: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again Build on Bitcoin BOB learning documents Announcement of mainnet on May 1st. Unchained: Bitcoin DeFi App Sovryn to Deploy on Hybrid Layer 2 Network Build on Bitcoin Alexei's tweet on BitVM/rollups Alexei went on a retreat with the inventor of BitVM Citrea Unchained: Here's What You Should Know About Citrea, Bitcoin's First ZK Rollup Whitepaper Orkun Mahir Kılıç's interview on Unchained Premium Citrea learning documents Clementine -Citrea's BitVM Based Trust-Minimized Two-Way Peg Program Botanix CoinDesk: Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to Bitcoin Botanix and the Future of Bitcoin Bitcoin Magazine: Spiderchains: A Proof Of Stake Second Layer For Bitcoin Willem Schroé's interview on Unchained Premium Learn More: Unchained: What Is the OP_CAT Bitcoin Improvement Proposal? What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Hedgehog uses relative time locks. So that if they don't have to worry about closing that channel with a relative time lock, it's whenever you do close the channel, now you've got 2016 blocks to sweep the money using the pre-image. Otherwise I can sweep it after those 2016 blocks go by... And because it only uses relative time locks, it's much more delay tolerant... In the Lightning Network today, you've got hours to settle these things. And often if someone sends a zap to somebody and then they turn off their computer or turn off their phone and go to the supermarket or whatever, they come back and their channel's been forced closed because it's not very delay tolerant. It only gives you hours. But the Hedgehog Network can give you months." ~ Super Testnet In this episode, I dive into the challenging yet fascinating topic of offline payments with my guest, Super Testnet. Super Testnet, a seasoned independent freelance software developer, shares his latest venture into solving some of the Lightning Network's most persistent challenges through a new protocol called Hedgehog. We discuss the technical nitty-gritty of Lightning transactions, the innovative approach of revocable scripts, and how Hedgehog might just change the game for Lightning Network payments.The conversation covers the mechanics of the Lightning Network, the complexities of conducting seamless transactions without both parties being continuously online, and the promising solutions Hedgehog proposes. Additionally, we touch upon BitVM, delving into its development, functionality, and potential impact on the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.If you are interested in understanding the technical foundations of Bitcoin's second-layer solutions and the cutting-edge developments aimed at refining digital transactions for enhanced efficiency, security, and ease of use, then this one's for you. Guest Links Super Testnet on X (Link: https://twitter.com/super_testnet) Super Testnet on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3454693p) Host Links Guy on Nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann/) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) Bitcoin Audible on X (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) Check out our awesome sponsors! Get 10% off the COLDCARD with code BITCOINAUDIBLE (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard) Swan: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message
I'm joined by guests Alex B, Harry Sudock, Future Paul, and Craig Raw to go through the list. Timecodes coming soon... Links & Contacts Website: https://bitcoin.review/Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhq NVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvk Telegram: https://t.me/BitcoinReviewPod Email: producer@coinkite.com Nostr & LN:⚡nvk@nvk.org (not an email!) Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-64
"Hedgehog uses relative time locks. So that if they don't have to worry about closing that channel with a relative time lock, it's whenever you do close the channel, now you've got 2016 blocks to sweep the money using the pre-image. Otherwise I can sweep it after those 2016 blocks go by... And because it only uses relative time locks, it's much more delay tolerant... In the Lightning Network today, you've got hours to settle these things. And often if someone sends a zap to somebody and then they turn off their computer or turn off their phone and go to the supermarket or whatever, they come back and their channel's been forced closed because it's not very delay tolerant. It only gives you hours. But the Hedgehog Network can give you months." ~ Super Testnet In this episode, I dive into the challenging yet fascinating topic of offline payments with my guest, Super Testnet. Super Testnet, a seasoned independent freelance software developer, shares his latest venture into solving some of the Lightning Network's most persistent challenges through a new protocol called Hedgehog. We discuss the technical nitty-gritty of Lightning transactions, the innovative approach of revocable scripts, and how Hedgehog might just change the game for Lightning Network payments.The conversation covers the mechanics of the Lightning Network, the complexities of conducting seamless transactions without both parties being continuously online, and the promising solutions Hedgehog proposes. Additionally, we touch upon BitVM, delving into its development, functionality, and potential impact on the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.If you are interested in understanding the technical foundations of Bitcoin's second-layer solutions and the cutting-edge developments aimed at refining digital transactions for enhanced efficiency, security, and ease of use, then this one's for you. Guest Links Super Testnet on X (Link: https://twitter.com/super_testnet) Super Testnet on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3454693p) Host Links Guy on Nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann/) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) Bitcoin Audible on X (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) Check out our awesome sponsors! Get 10% off the COLDCARD with code BITCOINAUDIBLE (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard) Swan: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message
Another weekly chat of the latest in Bitcoin land. We have two special guests drop in this week. Philip from Arkadiko and Ian from Joltz Rewards, as well as the usual suspects Bob and Jacob. We Discuss: - Marathon Pools latest fee revenue coming way above average - Lighting + Coinbase - Custodial Lightning - Is DeFi a worthwhile goal? - Is BitVM safe? Follow these gents on Twitter: @BobBodily, @ian__major, @philiphacks and @jakeblockchain.
More transactions? More users? More fees? Zero Knowledge-based Rollups might be the holy grail of scaling solutions Bitcoiners are looking for. We sit down with Orkun Kılıç of Chainway Labs to discuss the latest in ZKRs. 00:00:00 Start 00:01:00 Introducing Organ Kilic from Citrea 00:02:18 Organ's Background in Crypto 00:04:48 Citrea's Focus on ZK Rollups 00:09:45 Funding and Team Expansion 00:10:23 Open Sourcing Code and Testnet Plans 00:14:18 Rollups vs. Sidechains 00:20:14 Citrea's Trust-Minimized Approach 00:26:24 BitVM and ZK Proofs 00:31:32 Interoperability and Fractal Scaling 00:38:23 Citrea's Stance on Tokenization 00:40:40 Organ's Thoughts on Covenants & CCTV 00:42:47 Mining Pools and Merged Mining 00:45:10 Neutrality and Economic Behavior of Miners Please subscribe to our newsletter: https://blockspace.beehiiv.com/subscribe Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media
In today's Roundtable, Jason and Sanat are joined by Catrina Wang of Portal Ventures. Catrina has written one of the most comprehensive breakdowns of the BTC/BRC thesis to-date. At the time of recording (02/22/24) Bitcoin just broke $50,000, however what's new this cycle is the BRC phenomenon. Today, BRC's are at a $3 billion market cap and now more than ever, there's a rekindled interest in BTC L2s. In this episode Catrina discusses her thesis in detail, as it relates to BRC reactions, intended target market, adoption strategy, WBTC, BTC L2 vs BitVM, Layer 1 programmability, The Panda Renaissance and much more! Press play now. Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:31) Catrina's BTC Thesis (07:29) Initial BRC reactions (09:06) Ordinals & programmability demand (12:24) BRC target market (15:11) How to achieve BRC adoption (21:30) How much of the BRC/BTC market is not addressed by WBTC (23:54) BTC L2 vs BitVM (33:15) Centralized L2 trust vs security conscious BRC users (35:21) What is the additional catalyst for BRC scalability? (40:00) Liquidity: building programmability on Layer 1 (41:00) The Panda Renaissance Thesis (45:58) Outro Twitter accounts: Jason Choi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjasonchoi Sanat Kapur's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kapursanat Catrina Wang's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dotcuriouscat Catrina Wang's BTC Thesis: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-thesis-the-panda-renaissance Blockcrunch VIP: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/ Blockcrunch Twitter: https://twitter.com/theBlockcrunch Disclaimer: The Blockcrunch Podcast (“Blockcrunch”) is an educational resource intended for informational purposes only. Blockcrunch produces a weekly podcast and newsletter that routinely covers projects in Web 3 and may discuss assets that the host or its guests have financial exposure to. Views held by Blockcrunch's guests are their own. None of Blockcrunch, its registered entity or any of its affiliated personnel are licensed to provide any type of financial advice, and nothing on Blockcrunch's podcast, newsletter, website and social media should be construed as financial advice. Blockcrunch also receives compensation from its sponsor; sponsorship messages do not constitute financial advice or endorsement. Full disclaimer: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/about
In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin scalability solutions with Orkun Kilic, the co-founder and CEO of Chainway Labs, the company behind Citrea - Bitcoin's first zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup. Orkun provides a detailed background on the journey that led to the creation of Citrea, explaining how recent upgrades to Bitcoin's protocol like SegWit, Taproot, and the Ordinals protocol paved the way for new possibilities by enabling arbitrary data storage on the blockchain. This opened up a design space for building scalable layer 2 solutions on top of Bitcoin. The core innovation behind Citrea is the use of ZK proofs and the groundbreaking BitVM (Bitcoin Virtual Machine) primitive to create a trust-minimized bridge between Bitcoin's base layer and the Citrea rollup. Orkun goes into the technical depths of how BitVM works, allowing off-chain virtual machine computations to be proven valid on Bitcoin's blockchain through an interactive fraud proof verification game. Citrea's EVM compatibility and the plan to attract developers by tapping into Bitcoin's trillion-dollar liquidity are covered in-depth. Orkun envisions Citrea becoming a "programmable liquidity layer" enabling DeFi protocols, stablecoins, and innovative decentralized applications while inheriting Bitcoin's security and decentralization. With its comprehensive technical insights and forward-looking perspectives, this episode is for anyone interested in the future of programmable money on Bitcoin. Key Links Citrea: https://citrea.xyz Socials Orkun's Twitter Can's Twitter Tommy's Twitter Follow Delphi Digital Website: https://members.delphidigital.io/home Twitter: https://twitter.com/Delphi_Digital Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Delphi_Digital Disclosures Disclosures: This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token. Delphi's transparency page can be viewed here. Keywords Bitcoin, Citrea, ZK Rollup, Scalability, BitVM, Optimistic Bridge, BTC, Programmable Liquidity, Developer Ecosystem, DeFi, Stablecoins, Decentralized Applications, Turing-Complete, Trust-Minimized, Ordinals, Taproot, SegWit, Data Compression, State Diffs, Throughput, Adoption, Ethereum, Layer 2 (L2), Chainway, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-delphi-podcast/message
Join us with Alex Leishman, River's CEO, for a dive into Bitcoin's ecosystem, discussing Argentina, Bitwise custody, Lightning Network's prospects, Ordinals, equity tokenization, BitVM, ETFs, custody improvements, AI, and institutional custody. We also touch on OTC markets' dynamics. A compact overview of the current and future Bitcoin landscape. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: The evolving role of Bitcoin in Argentina's economy and how it's shaping local finance. Insights into Bitwise custody solutions and their impact on security and asset management. The current state and future prospects of the Lightning Network in enhancing Bitcoin's scalability. The significance of Ordinals for decentralized identity and how they're changing the landscape. The process and benefits of tokenizing real equity to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology. An introduction to BitVM and roll-ups, and their potential to revolutionize transaction efficiency. The challenges and opportunities presented by Bitcoin ETFs and potential regulatory impacts. The importance of improving custody solutions for Bitcoin to ensure greater security and accessibility. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Buy Bitcoin at River. Alex Leishman's Twitter. River's Blog and Research. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. 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. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Fidelity NetSuite Toyota TurboTax Wise NerdWallet Linkedin Marketing Solutions Babbel Shopify Fundrise Vacasa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik is joined by Bitcoin researcher David Seroy. David explains why a type of cryptography called "zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs" has the potential to bring scaling to Bitcoin. David argues that Lighting Network isn't enough by itself as a layer 2, and that ZK Rollups, sidechains, and BitVM might bring additional users to Bitcoin. He believes that in order to build a Bitcoin-based financial system and avoid excessive banking leverage, Bitcoin must add expressive transactions to its arsenal. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit https://river.com and start buying today, or use http://River.com/TBL to get up to $100 when you signup and buy Bitcoin Subscribe to TBL on Substack: https://TheBitcoinLayer.substack.com Follow TBL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Follow TBL on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/TheBitco... Follow TBL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheBitcoinLayer Follow TBL on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinlayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Sign up for the free Monetary History course on @SaylorAcademy : http://sylr.org/MonetaryHistory Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball Block Height 832423 #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #JoeConsorti #BitcoinScaling #ZeroKnowledgeProofs #Cryptography #LND #LightningNetwork #ZKRollups #Sidechains #BitVM #ExpressiveTransactions #BitcoinFinancialSystem #DecentralizedFinance #BitcoinTechnology #FinancialInclusion #BitcoinDevelopment #Layer2Solutions #DigitalCurrency #BIPs #BitcoinImprovementProposels #BitcoinUpdates #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #Macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
Nic Carter rejoins the podcast to discuss Bitcoin's second civil war. When did it begin? Where are the party lines drawn? How will it end? Possible solutions? David and Nic dig into all of these questions and much more. ------
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Fifteen years after the birth of Bitcoin, the network is now entering an era of remarkable innovation and change, according to Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali. On this episode of Unchained recorded at the Bitcoin Builders conference, Muneeb explores the complexities and advancements within Bitcoin's Layer 1 and Layer 2. He shares his perspectives on what's fueling innovation in Bitcoin's Layer 1 and discusses the implications of Ordinal Inscriptions amid criticism of it by core developers. He delves into the various scaling solutions within Bitcoin, highlighting how trust assumptions vary among them, and how BitVM could be a 'game changer'. He goes over the advantages of integrating smart contracts on Bitcoin, and why he considers BTC the only true form of monetary asset. Show highlights: What's driving innovation in Bitcoin's L1 How Muneeb feels about Ordinals Inscriptions in Bitcoin, considering the criticism from some core developers How, in the recent years, research and development in crypto happened outside of Bitcoin, and how that's changing now, according to Muneeb The different types of scaling solutions in Bitcoin and how the trust assumptions differ in each of them Why he feels like BitVM is a 'game changer' and what it enables What the Nakamoto upgrade is on Stacks The advantages of having smart contracts on Bitcoin, according to Muneeb Why he says that BTC is the only asset that is money The challenges to having privacy in Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Popcorn Network iTrustCapital Polkadot Guest Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Stacks Previous appearances on Unchained: Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? - NFT Crypto Blockstack On Getting Independence From Google, Facebook And Amazon Links Recent news: Unchained: Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol, Sees All-Time High in Total Value Locked A New Era for Bitcoin Is Here, Whether Bitcoin Maximalists Like It Or Not Bitcoin Passes the $1 Trillion Market Cap Mark; All Cryptos Combined Reach $2 Trillion Bitcoin L2s: Unchained: Are Layer 2s on Bitcoin Having a Moment? How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on Bitcoin An Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin? Learn more: What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali says that this is the most exciting time to build on Bitcoin. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Fifteen years after the birth of Bitcoin, the network is now entering an era of remarkable innovation and change, according to Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali.On this episode of Unchained recorded at the Bitcoin Builders conference, Muneeb explores the complexities and advancements within Bitcoin's Layer 1 and Layer 2. He shares his perspectives on what's fueling innovation in Bitcoin's Layer 1 and discusses the implications of Ordinal Inscriptions amid criticism of it by core developers. He delves into the various scaling solutions within Bitcoin, highlighting how trust assumptions vary among them, and how BitVM could be a 'game changer'. He goes over the advantages of integrating smart contracts on Bitcoin, and why he considers BTC the only true form of monetary asset. Show highlights:What's driving innovation in Bitcoin's L1 How Muneeb feels about Ordinals Inscriptions in Bitcoin, considering the criticism from some core developersHow, in recent years, research and development in crypto happened outside of Bitcoin, and how that's changing now, according to MuneebThe different types of scaling solutions in Bitcoin and how the trust assumptions differ in each of themWhy he feels like BitVM is a 'game changer' and what it enablesWhat the Nakamoto upgrade is on StacksThe advantages of having smart contracts on Bitcoin, according to MuneebWhy he says that BTC is the only asset that is moneyThe challenges to having privacy in BitcoinThank you to our sponsors! Popcorn Network | iTrustCapital | PolkadotGuestMuneeb Ali, co-creator of StacksPrevious appearances on Unchained: Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? - NFT CryptoBlockstack On Getting Independence From Google, Facebook And AmazonLinksRecent News:Unchained: Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol, Sees All-Time High in Total Value LockedA New Era for Bitcoin Is Here, Whether Bitcoin Maximalists Like It Or NotBitcoin Passes the $1 Trillion Market Cap Mark; All Cryptos Combined Reach $2 TrillionBitcoin L2s:Unchained: Are Layer 2s on Bitcoin Having a Moment?How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on BitcoinAn Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin?Learn more:What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's GuideWhat Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Fifteen years after the birth of Bitcoin, the network is now entering an era of remarkable innovation and change, according to Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali. On this episode of Unchained recorded at the Bitcoin Builders conference, Muneeb explores the complexities and advancements within Bitcoin's Layer 1 and Layer 2. He shares his perspectives on what's fueling innovation in Bitcoin's Layer 1 and discusses the implications of Ordinal Inscriptions amid criticism of it by core developers. He delves into the various scaling solutions within Bitcoin, highlighting how trust assumptions vary among them, and how BitVM could be a 'game changer'. He goes over the advantages of integrating smart contracts on Bitcoin, and why he considers BTC the only true form of monetary asset. Show highlights: What's driving innovation in Bitcoin's L1 How Muneeb feels about Ordinals Inscriptions in Bitcoin, considering the criticism from some core developers How, in the recent years, research and development in crypto happened outside of Bitcoin, and how that's changing now, according to Muneeb The different types of scaling solutions in Bitcoin and how the trust assumptions differ in each of them Why he feels like BitVM is a 'game changer' and what it enables What the Nakamoto upgrade is on Stacks The advantages of having smart contracts on Bitcoin, according to Muneeb Why he says that BTC is the only asset that is money The challenges to having privacy in Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Popcorn Network iTrustCapital Polkadot Guest Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Stacks Previous appearances on Unchained: Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? - NFT Crypto Blockstack On Getting Independence From Google, Facebook And Amazon Links Recent news: Unchained: Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol, Sees All-Time High in Total Value Locked A New Era for Bitcoin Is Here, Whether Bitcoin Maximalists Like It Or Not Bitcoin Passes the $1 Trillion Market Cap Mark; All Cryptos Combined Reach $2 Trillion Bitcoin L2s: Unchained: Are Layer 2s on Bitcoin Having a Moment? How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on Bitcoin An Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin? Learn more: What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Nic are back with news and deals of the week. In this episode: On The Brink is now on Farcaster The pitfalls of Web3 social The boys have problem with seed phrases Optimistic rollups on Bitcoin are now possible? ETF flow updates GBTC and Mt Gox flows Why the halving may not be bullish SEC vs Debt Box Why we think an Ethereum ETF is unlikely SAB121 update The Treasury rebukes the WSJ's story on Hamas' use of crypto Can John Deaton unseat Elizabeth Warren? Sponsor notes: Navigating the Avalanche: An Introduction to the Avalanche Network In Coin Metrics State of the Network Issue 246, we navigate Avalanche's role in the digital asset ecosystem
Orkun is the co-founder of Citrea. A new Bitcoin L2 leveraging the latest ZK Rollup tech and BitVM to connect to the Bitcoin L1. Follow him on Twitter: @0x_orkun How best to scale Bitcoin is a hotly debated topic. One promising option is rollups, but to do them properly we need an a new OP_CODE. That is until BitVM entered the picture with a middle path with potential for bridges with much safer trust assumptions.
In this open-format chat. Charlie Spears, Donny, Bob Bodily, and myself discuss a few interesting topics including: - How close ZKrollups are to coming to Bitcoin - Building better bridges for L2s with BitVM - The Taproot Wizards BIPLand - Finding consensus for upgrades in 2024 You will definitely learn something in this one.
A comunidade de developers está constantemente a procurar formas de tornar a Blockchain de Bitcoin cada vez mais eficiente. A mais recente implementação que está a ser desenvolvida é a BitVM, em semelhança com a virtual machine do Ethereum Bitcoin teria a capacidade de realizar smart contracts e outras funcionalidades. Descobre o que é a BitVM e as suas capacidades neste episódio do Bitcoin Talks. Link úteis: Link para o paper: https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf stacks: https://www.stacks.co/ Sovryn: https://sovryn.com/ O meu site www.antoniovilacapacheco.com JUNTA-TE À NOSSA COMUNIDADE DISCORD: https://schoolofself.pt/courses/comunidade-discord/ ➕REFERREALS➕ BINANCE Ambos ganhamos 10% desconto em comissões e trades: GDDAKU4J https://accounts.binance.com/en/register?ref=GDDAKU4J CRO Se quiseres subscrever o cartão, começa já a ganhar 25 USD. Usa o meu referral link para subscrever o Crypto.com e ambos ganhamos $25 USD :) https://crypto.com/app/ra3rrdwq2t Referral code: ra3rrdwq2t BLOCKCHAIN.COM Um exchange onde podem ter private wallet com private keys mas onde também podem usar como exchange e fazer staking em exchange wallet. Código para 10 Eur de bónus: CTY3IIIR LEDGER https://shop.ledger.com/?r=731425ce690c TREZOR model one - https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32309 model T - https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=134&aff_id=32309
Paul Sztorc returns with a twist: he's talking about sidechains, rollups, BitVM, Lightning, and ever other scaling solution... but can't say the words "Drivechain" or "BIP 300". If he breaks the rule, he must send a Lightning transaction and drink vodka.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY Logos Twitter: https://twitter.com/Logos_network Logos Discord: https://discord.gg/logosnetwork Logos Press Engine: https://press.logos.co/ RESOURCES: ZeroSync: https://zerosync.org/ BitVM white paper: https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intros – Robin Linus of ZeroSync 5:45 Introducing the Paper: BitVM Compute Anything on Bitcoin – first steps to implementation 8:48 How do you get zero knowledge proof validations on Bitcoin and security assumptions 14:00 How do you differentiate from drive chains? 16:45 Difference in resource costs - comparing BIP-300 and snark based rollouts on Bitcoin 18:55 Matching instructions with Bitcoin for computation 23:15 Designing for Bitcoin stateless script 24:30 The mission of ZeroSync – Creating a proof system to sync Bitcoin's chain state instantly 29:27 Pushing zero knowledge ideals on Bitcoin – positive and negative responses 34:00 A hard fork of Bitcoins consensus rules? 35:42 Is Ethereum a shitcoin to you? Money needs to be designed on mathematics not trust 37:15 Data availability problems and solutions 40:50 Tradeoffs of any chain as its scales. Bitcoin is and always will be proof of work 44:35 ZK Coins 46:40 Why do L2s in Ethereum ecosystem need data availability? 50:40 Long term data persistence and solutions – sampling, bridge nodes, and more 52:45 ZeroSync developer toolkit and the stack chosen 58:05 What is your shitcoin of choice? Gisele Bündchen birthday cake 1:03:05 Is what you do actually difficult? 1:04:00 10 words or less Can you describe Bitcoin
Sergio Demian Lerner has made a plethora of contributions to Bitcoin: from finding early security bugs, and all the way to designing & launching the first sidechain RSK. In this interview, he talks about his work & research – with a focus on the future.
Robin Linus revolutionized Bitcoin development in 2023 with BitVM: a virtual machine that can do off-chain computation for the purpose of enabling smart contracts. With it, Bitcoin can get trust minimized sidechains. But there are so many more uses cases!
John Light, Super Testnet and Alexei Zamyatin are part of the new generation of Bitcoin developers. They like zero knowledge proofs, they're opinionated when defending covenants & they are not afraid to look for breakthroughs beyond the Bitcoin research.
Mark “Murch” Erhardt, Dave Harding, and Mike Schmidt discuss Newsletter #282: 2023 Year-in-Review Special. January Bitcoin Inquisition (10:59) Swap-in-potentiam (14:03) BIP329 wallet label export format (19:32) February Ordinals and inscriptions (20:22) Bitcoin Search, ChatBTC, and TL;DR (41:50) Peer storage backups (43:40) LN quality of service (44:10) HTLC endorsement (47:31) Codex32 (48:33) March Hierarchical channels (50:57) Summary 2023: Soft fork proposals (54:22) April Watchtower accountability proofs (1:04:24) Route blinding (1:05:58) MuSig2 (1:08:36) RGB and Taproot Assets (1:12:47) Channel splicing (1:16:06) May LSP specifications (1:21:10) Payjoin (1:23:07) Ark (1:27:40) June Silent payments (1:30:33) Summary 2023: Security disclosures (1:32:34) July Validating Lightning Signer (1:36:10) LN developer meeting (1:38:00) August Onion messages (1:38:28) Outdated backup proofs (1:41:52) Simple taproot channels (1:44:39) September Compressed Bitcoin transactions (1:46:40) Summary 2023: Major releases of popular infrastructure projects (1:48:19) October Payment switching and splitting (1:49:46) Sidepools (1:51:30) AssumeUTXO (1:55:28) Version 2 P2P transport (1:55:51) Miniscript (1:57:18) State compression and BitVM (2:00:07) November Offers (2:05:53) Liquidity advertisements (2:08:26) Summary 2023: Bitcoin Optech (1:11) December Cluster mempool (2:11:10) Warnet (2:13:12)
Car talks with Vlad Costea of Bitcoin Takeover, delving into their top three stories of 2023. The conversation first turns to the development of BlackRock's ETF, a major step forward in mainstream financial institutions embracing Bitcoin. They then discuss BitVM, highlighting its potential to revolutionize Bitcoin as we know it. The third key topic they explore is the integration of AI in Bitcoin, a cutting-edge advancement poised to redefine the decentralized market. Additionally, they touch upon significant developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as the Liquid network and advancements in Fedi, Lightning, and ARK. topics: blackrock etf bitvm liquid fedi ai bitcoin lightning ark nostr pleblab bitcoin takeover supra cycle Follow the conversation for the ep on Stacker NewsFollow Vlad on TwitterFollow Vlad on YouTubeLearn more about Bitcoin TakeoverCheck out his podcastFind Car on NostrFollow Car on SNZap Thriller on FountainThriller links:Subscribe to ThrillerSubscribe to Thriller podFollow Thriller Bitcoin on NostrFollow Thriller Bitcoin on TwitterFollow Thriller Bitcoin on YouTube & Zap.StreamAdvertise with Thriller
Super Testnet (Bitcoin developer), Robin Linus (BitVM) and Zamyatin (Interlay & BOB) discuss the developments of BitVM. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com
Dave Harding and Mike Schmidt are joined by Bastien Teinturier and Robin Linus to discuss Newsletter #278. News Offers-compatible LN addresses (1:20) Changes to services and client software BitMask Wallet 0.6.3 released (17:42) Opcode documentation website announced (20:08) Athena Bitcoin adds Lightning support (21:42) Blixt v0.6.9 released (22:22) Durabit whitepaper announced (23:07) BitStream whitepaper announced (25:01) BitVM proof of concepts (42:33) Bitkit adds taproot send support (55:17) Releases and release candidates LND v0.17.2-beta (55:53) Bitcoin Core 26.0rc2 (56:34) Core Lightning 23.11rc3 (57:37) Notable code and documentation changes Core Lightning #6857 (58:45) Eclair #2752 (59:42)
Robin Linus, the creator of BitVM and ZeroSync, joins us on the show to discuss BitVM and building on Bitcoin. Learn more at: https://bitvm.org/ The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com
On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam welcomed to the show CEO of Blockstream Dr. Adam Back to discuss why he's bullish on Bitcoin before the halving, Blockstream and Swan's custody partnership, the launch of Blockstream's BASIC Note, and Blockstream's Greenlight Lightning solution.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:30 Introducing Adam Back00:01:46 Reflecting on the “Bitcoin Whitepaper” Turning 15 Years Old00:03:27 Institutional Adoption00:05:27 Why is Self-Custody Important?00:08:20 “Ossification of the Base Layer”00:10:14 “BitVM”00:15:02 “Express Turn and Complete Bitcoin Contracts”00:16:38 Differences Between “Drive-chains” and “Side-chains”00:19:11 What is the “Liquid” Side-chain?00:23:55 Blockstream's New “BASIC Note”00:31:39 Blockstream Producing their own Asic Machines00:36:20 “Greenlight”00:41:04 “Lightning Network is the Connective Tissue of Layer 2 Solutions”00:43:43 “Swan Vault” and “Blockstream Jade” Collaborative Custody00:46:05 Upcoming “Bitcoin Halving”00:48:58 Start of the Bitcoin Bull-Market?00:52:32 Will Large Institutions Get Into the Mining Business?00:57:07 What has Bitcoin Provided You?00:58:57 How to Connect with Adam Back00:59:57 “Swan Signal” Outro Connect with Adam and Sam:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahAdam Back: https://twitter.com/adam3usConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description
It's often said that Bitcoin is too limited, that you can't build anything interesting on top of the Bitcoin chain... what if that was not only true, but that there were no limits? What if literally anything you could write into code, any program, app, game, theoretically even an entire operating system could be constructed such that its valid execution determined the ownership of Bitcoin? What if there were no limits, and you could build everything on Bitcoin? Today we dive into BitVM with Robin Linus and Super Testnet. A virtual machine built entirely in Bitcoin script, with no soft fork needed. This could change everything. Links for further exploring: - BitVM whitepaper - github.com/bitvm - GitHub - supertestnet/tapleaf-circuits: A proof-of-concept implementation of BitVM for bristol circuits - Telegram: Contact @bitvm_chat - яobin linus
It's often said that Bitcoin is too limited, that you can't build anything interesting on top of the Bitcoin chain... what if that was not only true, but that there were no limits? What if literally anything you could write into code, any program, app, game, theoretically even an entire operating system could be constructed such that its valid execution determined the ownership of Bitcoin? What if there were no limits, and you could build everything on Bitcoin? Today we dive into BitVM with Robin Linus and Super Testnet. A virtual machine built entirely in Bitcoin script, with no soft fork needed. This could change everything. Links for further exploring: - BitVM whitepaper - github.com/bitvm - GitHub - supertestnet/tapleaf-circuits: A proof-of-concept implementation of BitVM for bristol circuits - Telegram: Contact @bitvm_chat - яobin linus
What's up Vigilantes? Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of Bitcoin Turing Completeness? In a groundbreaking interview, we had the privilege of speaking with the head developer of BitVM and the brilliant mind behind sCrypt, Xiaohui Liu. These visionary leaders are at the forefront of the mission to achieve Turing Completeness… The post BitVM & sCrypt Alpha on Bitcoin Turing Completeness [VIDEO] appeared first on The Crypto Vigilante.
Join Danny, Molly, Zakk, and Dave for industry-led opinions on important Bitcoin stories from the week. Topics this week include: Bitcoin price, SEC & Ripple, SBF's court case, BitVM, Taproot Assets, Honda & Ferrari accepting crypto payments, Cointelegraph misreport BlackRock ETF approval, Timeout Trees, Tesla sell no BTC in Q3, and Spiral's Bitcoin 101 video Britcoiners is a Bitcoin podcast by CoinCorner (https://www.coincorner.com) - a global leader in Bitcoin and Lightning services. #coincorner #britcoiners #bitcoin #bitcoinpodcast #bitcoinnews
Pre-Show Eurosystem proceeds to next phase of digital euro project (https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2023/html/ecb.pr231018~111a014ae7.en.html) ECB's Digital Euro CBDC Project Moves to 'Preparation' Phase (https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/18/digital-euro-project-moves-to-preparation-phase/) The actual report details how the digital euro is basically a credit card (https://www.ecb.europa.eu/paym/digital_euro/investigation/profuse/shared/files/dedocs/ecb.dedocs231018.en.pdf) processing system with the ECB as the clearinghouse News Wordpress site hackers are using Binance Smart Chain (https://archive.ph/7t1jp) to host malware payloads free to call contract data cheap to update the contract contents on BSC Using a storage function on-chain to store payload We hope that Jimmy Zhong (https://archive.ph/ynP7T), who plead guilty to 'hacking' the Silk Road, serves his prison sentence without issue and lands on his feet There is also a documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nq3ye-QCyM) about Jimmy's story Full Disclosure: CVE-2023-40231 / CVE-2023-40232 / CVE-2023-40233 / CVE-2023-40234 "All your mempool are belong to us" (https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/bitcoin-dev/2023-October/022032.html) US SEC does not plan to appeal court decision on Grayscale bitcoin ETF -source | Reuters (https://archive.ph/cTvPL#selection-357.0-357.70) US SEC does not plan to appeal court decision on Grayscale bitcoin ETF A coindesk editorial on Ripple is very pro CBDC (https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/10/17/ripple-vp-the-policy-considerations-justifying-the-implementation-of-cbdcs) while failing to make a case for any social benefits, and completely missing the huge social costs of closed payment systems, of course it was written by Ripple's VP for CBDCs Economics Bitcoin beats inflation if you hold it long enough (https://ecoinometrics.substack.com/p/bitcoin-is-beating-inflation-if-you) Privacy The EU keeps trying to eliminate digital privacy (https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/posts/chat-control/) and in a weird twist, this effort is being pushed by Aston Kutcher (https://balkaninsight.com/2023/09/25/who-benefits-inside-the-eus-fight-over-scanning-for-child-sex-content/) of 'That 70s Show' Altcoins Coinbase sort of out of india (https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/10/coinbase-india/?guccounter=1) Bitcoin Education Bitcoin Optech #273 covers BitVM, a lightning vulnerability (https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2023/10/18/) and much more Fidelity Investment's latest bitcoin report (https://web.archive.org/web/20231011014449/https://fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/1012662.3.0%20Bitcoin%20First%20Revisited_Final.pdf) is an excellent summary on bitcoin's value proposition Value of scarcity Network effects No real competition from other digital assets Game theory of bitcoin forks Feedback Remember to get in touch bitcoindadpod@protonmail.com or @bitcoindadpod (https://mobile.twitter.com/bitcoindadpod) on twitter Consider joining the matrix channel (https://matrix.to/#/#bitcoin:jupiterbroadcasting.com) using a matrix client like element (https://element.io/get-started), details here (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/community/matrix/) Boosts From: Extropian Wallet Recomendations > BlueWallet and Nunchuck for on-chain. Phoenix and Zeus for lightning. ENuts for Chaumen mint (private custodial Lightning) Thank you Boosters If you get some value from this show, please consider sending a boost. Hearing from you means a lot to us! Send a Boost via the Podcast Index web page. No Podcast app upgrade required. Install Alby (https://getalby.com/) Find the Bitcoin Dad Pod on the Podcast Index (https://podcastindex.org/podcast/5049889) Boost right from the page! Send a re-ocurring or one-off lightning boost to the show with no message at bdadpod@getalby.com or directly to Chris at chrislas@getalby.com Value for Value Podcasting 2.0 to support an indepenent podcasting ecosystem (https://podcastindex.org/) Recomended Podcasting2.0 apps: Fountain (https://www.fountain.fm/) podcast app (Android) Podverse (https://podverse.fm/) (Cross platform and self hostable) + Alby (https://getalby.com/) for boosts Castamatic (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/castamatic-podcast-player/id966632553) (Apple) Sponsors and Acknowledgements Music by Lesfm from Pixabay Self Hosted Show (https://selfhosted.show/) courtesy of Jupiter Broadcasting (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/)
I'm joined by guests Ben Carman, Calle, & Rijndael to go through the list. Housekeeping 00:02:39 OpenSats 00:03:07 Bitcoin.Review Substack 00:03:31 SATSLINK 00:05:37 Bitcoin Black Friday Vulnerability Disclosures 00:06:36 The Lightning Network remains vulnerable to replacement cycling attacks. Bitcoin Software Releases & Project Updates: 00:10:00 Bitcoin Core 00:10:14 P2P 00:10:26 Fees 00:10:31 RPC 00:11:19 Robosats 00:14:37 Samurai 00:15:45 BTCPay Server 00:16:20 Peach 00:16:35 Simple Bitcoin Wallet 00:17:18 Trezor 00:17:50 Wasabi 00:19:01 Citadel 00:19:19 BISQ 00:19:29 BlueWallet 00:20:38 Nodeyez 00:20:50 Samurai Sentinal 00:21:32 RoninDojo 00:21:54 Botlz 00:22:04 Smart Vaults 00:28:01 Mutiny 00:28:43 Orange Pill App 00:28:52 Oshi Project Spotlight: 00:30:02 PlebBook 00:30:21 Theya 00:30:44 Tapleaf circuits 00:32:33 esp-miner 00:33:08 chatbtc 00:37:16 Bitcoin TLDR 00:37:42 BitVM Online Bitcoin Optech Newsletter 00:38:13 Highlights from recent Bitcoin Optech Newsletters Lightning & L2(+) Software Releases & Project Updates: 00:44:29 LDK 00:47:29 lnbits 00:49:30 Alby 00:52:06 Breez SDK 00:52:16 Cashu 00:57:53 Zeus 00:59:05 10101 1:00:17 Fountain 1:00:27 mutiny-node 1:03:51 Taproot Assets 1:08:16 lightning-terminal 1:08:23 Torq 1:08:30 Ride The Lightning 1:09:13 Voltage Cloud 1:10:05 Stacker News 1:10:16 Nayuta Wallet 1:10:23 Alby JS SDK 1:10:25 scaling-lightning 1:10:34 THNDR 1:11:30 Polar Project Spotlight: 1:11:38 Triible 1:11:49 Bijli 1:11:56 Plasma Nostr Software Releases & Project Updates: 1:12:34 NIP-41 1:23:07 Snort 1:23:10 Coracle 1:23:13 Amethyst 1:23:14 Lume 1:23:15 Amber 1:23:15 Gossip 1:23:17 0xchat 1:23:19 Listr 1:23:24 Spring Project Spotlight: 1:23:34 PlebAI 1:23:37 Nostr Playground 1:23:45 memestr 1:23:56 shopstr 1:24:01 Hostr 1:24:05 Shipyard 1:24:07 NoStress Comments Plugin Privacy Software Software Releases & Project Updates: 1:24:43 Keet Boosts 1:25:08 Shoutout to top boosters: @vake, @apemithrandir, @flotsamjetsam, @ideaslut, @dubravko, @michaelmatulef. News & Noteworthy Competitions, accelerators and hackathons: 1:27:55 Outlier Ventures' Bitcoin Base Camp accelerator is open for applications Hyperbitcoinization: 1:29:51 Choice IRA Sats Mode Launched 1:29:55 President of Madeira announces creation of Bitcoin business hub Hypernostrization: 1:30:55 Twitter/X have started testing “Not A Bot” Mining: 1:31:11 Volcano Energy and Luxor Technology Corporation unveil "Lava Pool" 1:31:17 MDK Progress Update Links & Contacts Website: https://bitcoin.review/Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhq NVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvk Telegram: https://t.me/BitcoinReviewPod Email: producer@coinkite.com Nostr & LN:⚡nvk@nvk.org (not an email!) Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-54
Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Robin Linus and Antoine Poinsot to discuss Newsletter #273. News Security disclosure of issue affecting LN (1:09) Payments contingent on arbitrary computation (8:15) Proposed BIP for MuSig2 fields in PSBTs (26:44) Changes to services and client software BIP-329 Python library released (29:10) LN testing tool Doppler announced (30:19) Coldcard Mk4 v5.2.0 released (31:54) Tapleaf circuits: a BitVM demo (32:27) Samourai Wallet 0.99.98i released (34:24) Krux: signing device firmware (35:12) Releases and release candidates Bitcoin Core 24.2rc2 (36:06) Notable code and documentation changes Bitcoin Core #27255 (38:07) Eclair #2703 (45:54) LND #7267 (47:06) BDK #1041 (47:39)
The Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast - Bitcoin News With a Canadian Spin
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES Join us for some QUALITY Bitcoin and economics talk, with a Canadian focus, every Monday at 7 PM EST. This week: -UBI Chatter - Soldiers Need Donations - O'Leary Never Learns - Trezor Goes BTC-only - Japanese Banks "Glitching" - BitVM And much more Please press that like button and don't forget to subscribe :) #Bitcoin #inflation #economics From a couple of Canucks who like to talk about how Bitcoin will impact Canada. As always, none of the info is financial advice. Website: www.CanadianBitcoiners.com Discord: https://discord.gg/YgPJVbGCZX ______________________________________________ This show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com/ EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. With their new kyc-free options, there's never been a quicker, simpler, more private and (most importantly) cheaper way to acquire private Bitcoin. Use the link above for $20 bones, and take advantage of all Bull Bitcoin has to offer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadian-bitcoiners/message
The Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast - Bitcoin News With a Canadian Spin
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES Join us for some QUALITY Bitcoin and economics talk, with a Canadian focus, every Monday at 7 PM EST. This week: -UBI Chatter - Soldiers Need Donations - O'Leary Never Learns - Trezor Goes BTC-only - Japanese Banks "Glitching" - BitVM And much more Please press that like button and don't forget to subscribe :) #Bitcoin #inflation #economics From a couple of Canucks who like to talk about how Bitcoin will impact Canada. As always, none of the info is financial advice. Website: www.CanadianBitcoiners.com Discord: https://discord.gg/YgPJVbGCZX ______________________________________________ This show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com/ EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. With their new kyc-free options, there's never been a quicker, simpler, more private and (most importantly) cheaper way to acquire private Bitcoin. Use the link above for $20 bones, and take advantage of all Bull Bitcoin has to offer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadian-bitcoiners/message
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Sämtliche Berechnungen und Smart Contracts auf Bitcoin ausführen und das alles OHNE Änderungen an den bisherigen Regeln? Das soll mit BitVM möglich sein, einem neuen Protokoll, das derzeit die Runde macht und das heißeste Thema dieser Tage ist. Der Erfinder und Entwickler Robin Linus erklärt uns, wie die BitVM funktioniert, was sie ermöglicht, welche Limits sie hat und ob damit nun alle Altcoins obsolet werden! Shownotes: https://bitvm.org/bitvm.pdf https://www.blocktrainer.de/bitvm-beliebige-smart-contracts-direkt-auf-bitcoin-umsetzen/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/die-bitcoin-script-sprache-erklaert/ https://zerosync.org/ Twitter: @robin_linus Klicke hier, um das Blocktrainer-Team zu unterstützen! Bitcoin kaufen: https://ref.blocktrainer.de/relai/pc/bbpi11 Wallet kaufen: https://ref.blocktrainer.de/bitbox/pc/bbpi11 Seeds verwahren: https://ref.blocktrainer.de/seedor/pc/bbpi11 Portfolio und Steuern: https://ref.blocktrainer.de/cointracking/pc/bbpi11 Jeweils den Code BLOCKTRAINER verwenden und tolle Rabatte erhalten! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blocktrainer/message
JP Morgan Tokenization platform https://twitter.com/scottmelker/status/1712085912887111828 https://unchainedcrypto.com/jpmorgan-tokenized-collateral-network-launches-with-blackrock-barclays-trade/ Bitvm https://x.com/muneeb/status/1712461799327416491?s=46&t=VKlzOqs5vqDWcDUEI3d16w Bitcoin Amsterdam https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1712355578696122608?s=46&t=VKlzOqs5vqDWcDUEI3d16w SBF trial https://www.theblock.co/post/256071/sbf-wrote-that-binance-leaked-balance-sheet-to-coindesk-in-internal-memo-court-evidence-shows Follow us to get all the information on Historical NFTs and the future of web3: Adam - https://x.com/adamamcbride Jake - https://x.com/jakegallen_ Emblem - https://x.com/EmblemVault Recorded on October 12, 2023
Today we are joined by Tatum and Matt to talk about Lancium and Foreman's on-going litigation around demand response, Inscribing WikiLeaks documents on Bitcoin, BitVMs potential for mining and the NY Times latest Bitcoin mining slander against Chinese Bitcoin miners. Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media.
Pre-Show A busy week for Bitcoin Hardware Trezor's bitcoin only firmware (https://trezor.io/trezor-safe-3-bitcoin-only) anniversery hardware signing device is very orange Swan Partners with Blockstream to Launch Swan Vault (https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-partners-with-blockstream-to-launch-swan-vault/) "Integrating Blockstream Jade's multi-signature and hardware-based authentication into Swan Vault elevates the standards of Bitcoin collaborative custody," said Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten. Coldcard Mk4 v5.2.0: Seed Vault, PSBTv2 & More (https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coldcard-mk-v5-2-0/) "TL;DR: First Bitcoin Singing-Device to store MULTIPLE seeds. Switch between them effortlessly. Ideal for custodians (think Grandma's stash), devs, experiments, and secure key handling (e.g., TAPSIGNER backups)." News FTX is Crazier than we Knew FTX did bribes and identity theft (https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/11/live-caroline-ellison-starts-day-2-of-testimony-against-sam-bankman-fried/) to try to unfreeze stuck funds in China Alameda's paper trail leads straight to Sam Bankman-Fried - The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/11/23913665/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-fraud-trial-caroline-ellison-testimony-alameda-balance-sheets) Molly White on X: "Caroline Ellison's infamous "Things Sam [Bankman-Fried] is freaking out about" list (https://twitter.com/molly0xFFF/status/1712267259513655543) Molly White on X: Things Same is Excited About list (https://twitter.com/molly0xFFF/status/1712268114350510225) Other Deets Took Caroline 45 secs to point SBF out in the court room when asked. during a sidebar today the lawyers were arguing over whether SBF was trying to intimidate Caroline by laughing and scoffing at her testimony. BF's lawyer spat back and said she couldn't even point him out in the courtroom yesterday (https://twitter.com/zackdabrams/status/1712288777685598298) Teddy Schleifer on X: "One gem from today's Caroline Ellison testimony is SBF's belief that he got “bigger bonuses” at Jane Street because of his … hair." / X (https://twitter.com/teddyschleifer/status/1712264224078966853) BitVM What are the implications of turing complete contracts (https://h.docs.lol/inUWILxDRBySwAkajWmfxw) on bitcoin? Nothing at the moment, it demonstrates the creation of basic logic gates on bitcoin but requires massive amounts of off-chain data (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/the-big-deal-with-bitvm-arbitrary-computation-now-possible-on-bitcoin-without-a-fork) the cost to 'enforce' such a contract onchain would be prohibitively large And there can only be two participants BitVM: Limitations and Moving Forward (https://twitter.com/BobBodily/status/1712305639366811997) BitVM explained in 4 slides (https://twitter.com/BTCillustrated/status/1712440417524810227) Blockstream Greenlight is a LAS lightning as a service (https://blog.blockstream.com/greenlight-is-now-open-for-business/) offering that turns lightning node operation into an business ready service ala the software as a service model It seperates the node's network operations and signing/security operations using the validated lightning signer (https://community.corelightning.org/c/start-here/build-on-l2-supports-vls-integration-into-greenlight-with-150-000-grant?ref=blog.blockstream.com) project that can run on a hardware security module Economics Folks betting on rate drops in a few years? Risky Mortgages Could Lead to Foreclosure Spike (https://www.newsweek.com/risky-mortgages-adjustable-rate-increase-foreclosure-hike-1834235?piano_t=1) The year-over-year uptick in headline CPI has been occurring for three months now. (https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact/status/1712498165490798820) Official price levels are cumulatively about 19% higher than the start of 2020. tcoin Education Feedback Remember to get in touch bitcoindadpod@protonmail.com or @bitcoindadpod (https://mobile.twitter.com/bitcoindadpod) on twitter Consider joining the matrix channel (https://matrix.to/#/#bitcoin:jupiterbroadcasting.com) using a matrix client like element (https://element.io/get-started), details here (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/community/matrix/) Thank you Boosters If you get some value from this show, please consider sending a boost. Hearing from you means a lot to us! Send a Boost via the Podcast Index web page. No Podcast app upgrade required. 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Blue Alpine Cast - Kryptowährung, News und Analysen (Bitcoin, Ethereum und co)
Mit gezielten Verkäufen von Kundengeldern soll man bei FTX den Bitcoin-Kurs unter 20.000 US-Dollar gehalten haben. Das ist aber bei weitem nicht die einzige Kuriosität im FTX-Prozess.
BitVM is a new paradigm for Turing-complete bitcoin contracts. In this episode I speak with the creator, Robin Linus and another developer working on the idea, Super Testnet. We discuss: What is BitVM? What are some of the trade offs? What could BitVM enable? Set up time and interactivity Can it enable sidechains or covenants? Links: Paper: bitvm.pdf X: @robin_linus X: @super_testnet Super Testnet's Tapleaf circuits Shinobi article on BM: The Big Deal With Bitvm: Arbitrary Computation Now Possible on Bitcoin Without a Fork AJ Towns ML response on BitVM: BitVM: Compute Anything on Bitcoin Sponsors: Swan.com (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores U.S. inflation reports, an intriguing bitcoin innovation called BitVM and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today's Stories:EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi's ‘Serious Risks' Decentralised Finance in the EU: Developments and risks Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM' Plan -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Covering the influence of conflict on Israel's crypto sector, the evolution of smart contracts on Bitcoin, and a comprehensive examination of the ethical, technical, and legal intricacies that define the crypto landscape, notably in the aftermath of the FTX collapse as witnessed in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in New York City.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.In this episode of "The Protocol," join our hosts, Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol newsletter, along with tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, as they delve into the ever-evolving realm of blockchain technology. Amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, they delve into the dynamic interplay between innovation and adversity. Additionally, they explore the contentious World Coin project, which employs iris scanning for biometric authentication, shedding light on the convergence of AI and blockchain technology. Sam Kessler provides insights from the Manhattan courthouse regarding the technical intricacies of the FTX collapse during the SBF trial. It becomes evident that the sector is undergoing a refining process in response to heightened scrutiny and legal deliberations following FTX's involvement.EPISODE LINKS | Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the SirensBitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM' PlanThe Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago SadaChinese Bribes, Saudi Investors and Thai Prostitutes: Caroline Ellison Gives SBF Trial's Most Shocking Testimony Yet-All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores U.S. inflation reports, an intriguing bitcoin innovation called BitVM and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today's Stories:EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi's ‘Serious Risks' Decentralised Finance in the EU: Developments and risks Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM' Plan -From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Subscribe to our new newsletter! https://decent-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Today we break down BitVM, the new protocol bringing smart contracts to Bitcoin. We discuss its technical underpinnings and limitations. Be sure to like and subscribe if you like our content! Follow us on Twitter and everywhere you get your podcasts below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/decentcryptopod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQQLP0GR5Hhk2VE5wW1-pg Matthew Blumberg: https://mobile.twitter.com/matt_blumberg Karan Karia: https://mobile.twitter.com/karankaria_ Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/DecentCryptoPodcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decentcryptopodcast/message
Rikki è costretto ad anticipare di qualche giorno il suo rientro in Italia a causa delle tensioni a sud del Libano tra Hezbollah e Israele, mentre una nuova guerra infiamma il Medioriente. In questo episodio gli ultimi racconti da Beirut, le difficoltà evidenti che incontra Bitcoin quando manca la conoscenza della tecnologia e alcune considerazioni su come questa guerra, come tutte le guerre, siano possibili solo nel fiat standard, grazie ad armi acquistate a debito con soldi fasulli stampati dal nulla.Inoltre: il protocollo BitVM, Bitcoin Virtual Machine, rende Bitcoin Turing complete, il progetto Spartacus rende eterni e immutabili i dossier di Wikileaks, Fidelity si scopre massimalista e parteciapiamo tutti insieme a un bando dell'Unione Europea.It's showtime!
"It requires no consensus changes to Bitcoin at all. The trick is lifting all of that logic off-chain and being able to challenge a few steps of the computation on-chain if the other party asserts a dishonest outcome. In short, BitVM will bring arbitrary Turing-complete computation, in an enforceable way, to bitcoin itself – today." What if you could enforce the ownership of Bitcoin, with literally any code you could think of writing? That may just be possible, today, without any changes or soft forks to the underlying network, through a system of abstraction that cleverly, and verifiably, allows execution of completely arbitrary code within the Bitcoin script, which will determine the ultimate owner of any bitcoin balance. This, could be massive. A great piece from Shinobi explains, how and why it works... Check out the original article at: Bitcoin Magazine Links: Spiderchains: A proof of stake second layer for Bitcoin Read_734 - Introducing Ark [Burak] A huge thanks to our sponsors, and don't forget to check out the offers for the listeners of this show! 9% off the Coldcard with code BITCOINAUDIBLE, bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard Check out the KYC Free, simple, no management, Bitcoin merchant solution, Nodeless.io/guy. Use my link to go to bitcoinaudible.com/nodeless and setup your donation page for free, then share it out on Nostr or Twitter and tag me, and I'll throw 10,000 sats your way! Get 50,000 free sats, plus sats back on everything you buy by signing up with Fold and the Spin+ Debit Card. bitcoinaudible.com/fold ----------------------------------------------------------------- “Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.” – Richard P. Feynman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message
I am joined by Alex Miller, CEO at Hiro Systems, and Chris Inks, a Trader and Market Psychology Coach. We are going to talk about the threats to Bitcoin given the ongoing attack on Israel and geopolitical risks it brings and also uncover BitVM and why it can become a game changer. Alex Miller: https://twitter.com/alexlmiller Chris Inks: https://twitter.com/TXWestCapital ►► JOIN THE FREE WOLF DEN NEWSLETTER, DELIVERED EVERY WEEK DAY!
Una propuesta revolucionaria llamada BitVM, está transformando Bitcoin en algo aún más grande. Notas del programa : cursosbitcoin.com/podcast-883 Clases nuevas de la semana en: https://cursosbitcoin.com * BIP 85 (aspectos técnicos de bitcoin) * Introducción a electrum * Diferentes estándares para crear wallet en electrum * Entorno visual electrum
"It requires no consensus changes to Bitcoin at all. The trick is lifting all of that logic off-chain and being able to challenge a few steps of the computation on-chain if the other party asserts a dishonest outcome. In short, BitVM will bring arbitrary Turing-complete computation, in an enforceable way, to bitcoin itself – today." What if you could enforce the ownership of Bitcoin, with literally any code you could think of writing? That may just be possible, today, without any changes or soft forks to the underlying network, through a system of abstraction that cleverly, and verifiably, allows execution of completely arbitrary code within the Bitcoin script, which will determine the ultimate owner of any bitcoin balance. This, could be massive. A great piece from Shinobi explains, how and why it works... Check out the original article at: Bitcoin Magazine Links: Spiderchains: A proof of stake second layer for Bitcoin Read_734 - Introducing Ark [Burak] A huge thanks to our sponsors, and don't forget to check out the offers for the listeners of this show! 9% off the Coldcard with code BITCOINAUDIBLE, bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard Check out the KYC Free, simple, no management, Bitcoin merchant solution, Nodeless.io/guy. Use my link to go to bitcoinaudible.com/nodeless and setup your donation page for free, then share it out on Nostr or Twitter and tag me, and I'll throw 10,000 sats your way! Get 50,000 free sats, plus sats back on everything you buy by signing up with Fold and the Spin+ Debit Card. bitcoinaudible.com/fold ----------------------------------------------------------------- “Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.” – Richard P. Feynman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message
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