Podcasts about ecash

xolosArmy is a decentralized community and project built around eCash (XEC) cryptocurrency. Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Diving talk00:07:00 Getting on THORChain — what it takes00:12:00 When you are on THORChain, you have access to the most wallets — hundreds of millions!00:14:00 Only have a token on THORChain?00:16:00 What would happen if THORChain was the central point of liquidity?00:21:00 Fernando starts00:22:00 Fiat is an instrument of control — BTC solved this00:24:00 Use THORChain for sovereign liquidity and add connections to the rest of the world00:25:00 Fork of Bitcoin Cash00:26:00 We have instant finality — sub-second00:27:00 Our tech is deterministic from beginning to end00:29:00 XolosArmy is a project working on eCash — they want to bring the ethos of BCH to eCash00:31:00 THORChain is much better than CEXs00:32:00 eCash is a fork of BCH00:34:00 eCash is not a stablecoin00:37:00 eCash screen share00:40:00 Throughput of eCash?00:43:00 Subnets discussion00:44:00 Is eCash similar to TAO when it comes to subnets?00:46:00 eCash subnets explained00:48:00 What is the cost of an eCash daemon?00:51:00 What is the vision for eCash getting on THORChain?00:54:00 We have NFTs and utilize IPFS00:56:00 XEC can be connected to fiat00:59:00 We have a $100 million market cap01:00:00 StarSquid says the chain client is ready01:01:00 Kenton explains adding liquidity to THORChain01:04:00 More liquidity seeding discussion01:08:00 $50k is a good target01:09:00 Is it on chainnet?

What happens to communication when the internet gets shut off? Frank Corva sits down with Calle — creator of Cashu and a contributor to BitChat — to unpack two of the most exciting open-source projects in Bitcoin. They dig into how Cashu ecash matured from experimental tech into a real economy, and why BitChat's Bluetooth mesh network took off in Jamaica, Iran, and Nepal. Calle also explains why ecash may become the native money of AI agents. Grab your copy THE 2036 ISSUE

Almost 9 years since the big split of the Bitcoin community, it's time to learn more about how the Bitcoin Cash chain developed. Calin Culianu is the creator of Fulcrum, an efficient privacy-preserving SPV client. Steve Thurmond is the most ardent advocate for Cash Stamps: a convenient paper wallet system that's used for gifting. Throughout the episode, more BCH community members will join to have the conversation that you will never hear on any other Bitcoin podcast. Time stamps: 00:01:09 Introducing Calin Culianu & Steve Thurmond 00:02:37 The Evolution of Bitcoin Cash 00:03:59 Who is Behind Bitcoin Cash Now? 00:06:34 Narratives and Misconceptions 00:07:53 Vlad's Perspective on the Fork 00:09:44 Bitcoin's Capture and Speculative Nature 00:11:48 Vlad's Journey with Lightning Network 00:16:07 Blockstream and the "Banker" Conspiracy 00:18:33 The Security Budget Debate 00:22:12 The Problem with IOU Systems like Lightning 00:24:02 Vlad's Disappointment with Onboarding 00:24:58 Ethereum's Rise Amidst Bitcoin's Infighting 00:27:52 The Bankers Won, But Crypto Still Exists 00:32:16 The Future of Bitcoin and Firing Core Devs 00:33:08 The Wall of Consensus in BTC 00:39:19 The Multi-Coin Future 00:42:48 Bitcoin Cash's Development Philosophy 00:49:08 Craig Wright's Controversial Involvement 00:55:16 The Impact of Contentious Forks 00:58:55 The Resilience of Bitcoin Cash 01:02:32 The Value of Open Source Competition 01:08:51 Greg Maxwell's Influence 01:12:00 The Ecash fork 01:25:02 Introducing New BCH Community Members 01:26:38 Building Smart Contracts on Bitcoin Cash 01:34:06 Why UTXO is Better than EVM 01:40:07 Can You Run a BCH Node? 01:41:07 The Flawed "Run a Node" Narrative 01:53:27 The Dangers of RBF and the Importance of 0-Conf 02:05:07 One-Minute Blocks Proposal 02:08:02 Finality and User Experience in Wallets 02:12:13 The "It's Just Money, Bro" Philosophy 02:41:39 What Can You Buy with BCH? 02:48:28 The Permissionless Nature of BCH 02:52:12 The Paradox of Layer Twos 02:57:18 The Stigma of Building on BCH 02:58:21 The Changing Culture of Bitcoin Cash 03:11:35 Ordinals and the "Spam" Debate 03:17:07 Would BCH Still Have a Nice Dev Culture If Michael Saylor Started Buying? 03:28:14 Quantum Computing and Satoshi's Coins 03:42:59 The Tail Emission Debate 03:50:11 The Culture is the Ultimate Defense 03:53:16 The Politicization of Bitcoin Development 03:59:26 Privacy and Fungibility 04:02:21 The Future of Privacy on BCH 04:36:12 Fulcrum: An Electrum Server Implementation 04:38:54 The Litecoin Question 04:49:13 The Difficulty of Recreating Bitcoin's Genesis 04:51:38 The Long-Term Bet on SHA-256 04:54:12 A Break and Introduction to Rosco 05:48:33 CashScript and Smart Contracts on BCH 05:55:22 BCH vs. Ethereum Smart Contracts 06:03:05 The UTXO Stack and Abstraction Layers 06:43:30 The Avalanche Pre-Consensus Question 06:45:51 The "Tax" Fork 07:04:06 The Failed Attack on Bitcoin Cash 07:08:58 The 2018 Inflation Bug Disclosure 07:22:46 The Michael Saylor Phenomenon 07:28:41 The Arrest of Roger Ver 07:39:28 Spending Crypto in the Real World 07:44:22 The End of Crypto-Friendly Spaces in Europe 07:52:05 Prediction Markets and Community Sponsorship 08:08:17 Robin Linus is Jealous of BCH Opcodes 08:09:50 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

รู้หรือไม่ว่า คริปโทเคอร์เรนซีไม่ได้เริ่มต้นที่ Bitcoin แต่มันถือกำเนิดขึ้นก่อนหน้านั้นถึง 14 ปี! นี่คือเรื่องราวของ “eCash” เงินดิจิทัลสกุลแรกของโลกที่ล้ำสมัยมาก จน Microsoft ในยุคของ Bill Gates ยอมเสนอเงินให้ถึง 100 ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ เพื่อนำไปใส่ไว้ใน Windows 95 แต่เชื่อหรือไม่ ชายผู้คิดค้นนวัตกรรมเปลี่ยนโลกคนนี้กลับ “ปฏิเสธ” เงินมหาศาลนั้น เขาเตะทิ้งโอกาสทองซ้ำแล้วซ้ำเล่า เพียงเพราะความหวาดระแวงของตัวเอง จนในที่สุด เทคโนโลยีที่ควรจะพลิกโฉมโลกการเงินกลับต้องล้มละลายและหายไปจากหน้าประวัติศาสตร์ ชายคนนี้คือใคร และทำไมเขาถึงยอมทิ้งเงินร้อยล้านดอลลาร์ วันนี้เราจะมาเจาะลึกความลับที่ซ่อนอยู่ในยุค 90s กันครับ เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ #eCash #DavidChaum #คริปโทเคอร์เรนซี #เงินดิจิทัลสกุลแรก #ประวัติศาสตร์ไอที #ธุรกิจเทคโนโลยี #DigiCash #จุดจบeCash #เทคโนโลยีการเงิน #เงินดิจิทัล #ประวัติศาสตร์คริปโท #บล็อกเชน #geekstory #geekforeverpodcast

Ryan returns for his 6th annual appearance to talk BCH BLISS, quantum & AI, BCH upgrades, eCash2, and more. Enjoy, and please share your thoughts in the comments below

Hunter Beast is the author of BIP360, the most popular proposal to add quantum resistant signatures to Bitcoin. Mark Karpelès is the former CEO of Mt. Gox and the creator of Tiban wallet. In this episode, they talk about the looming quantum threat. Time stamps: 00:00:56 Introducing Hunter Beast 00:02:38 Hunter Beast's New Role at Surmount Systems and Quantum Urgency 00:05:28 The Timeline for a Quantum Upgrade 00:07:07 The Need for a Concrete Technical Process 00:09:36 Surmount Systems' Fundraising and Mission 00:12:30 What is Surmount Systems? 00:15:09 Mark Karpeles Joins the Conversation 00:16:31 Lessons Learned from Mt. Gox 00:19:18 Quantum Resistance and BIP32 HD Wallets 00:25:22 The Debate on Satoshi's Coins 00:29:09 Timelines for Phasing Out Old Signatures 00:32:24 Long vs. Short Exposure Quantum Attacks 00:33:36 The US Government and Quantum Computing 00:36:59 Quantum Resistance in Other Blockchains 00:42:05 Bundling Upgrades with Quantum Resistance 00:48:26 Bitcoin's Role in Separating Money and State 00:50:06 The Upcoming Ecash Fork 00:53:47 Mark Karpeles at the Conference: a Magic: The Gathering tournament 00:57:07 Mark's New Wallet Project: Tiban, Using Threshold Signatures 01:02:03 Mark's First Time in the USA

On this episode, we're back from Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, where the real conference happened off stage. From quantum debates and AI pivots to Bitcoin astrology and open-source governance wars, we break down the conversations, vibes, and side quests that actually mattered.We discuss:- Bitcoin 2026 recap- Quantum debate & Project 11- Satoshi coins discourse- Paul Sztorc's eCash fork- Hodlonaut on Bitcoin Core governanceGet bonus content by subscribing to @hellmoneypod on X: https://x.com/hellmoneypod/creator-subscriptions/subscribeOr support the podcast by sending a BTC donation: bc1qztncp7lmcxdgude4px2vzh72p2yu2aud0eyzysORDINALS SATSCARDS: https://shop.inscribing.com/products/ordinals-satscardTIMESTAMPS0:00 Bitcoin 2026 recap7:56 K-pop, ABG discourse12:55 Erin's aura reading, nukes are fake18:52 Quantum & Bitcoin35:11 Hell Money meetup recap37:55 Everyone's pivoting to AI42:30 Reviewing Hodlonaut's Bitcoin Core article

This week… crypto feels like it's being pulled in three completely different directions at once.

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AOBPrime Time reminderVibe codingVegas recapZach PanelQ panel (video not up yet)NEWSVegas Product AnnouncementsBlock launched a new Bitkey hardware wallet with a secure touchscreen and 2-of-3 multisig that removes the need for seed phrases, tying transaction verification directly to the device screen (Bitcoin Magazine).Blockstream released Jade Core, an entry-level open-source hardware wallet with Bluetooth pairing, offline signing, and Blind Oracle PIN protection (Bitcoin Magazine).Lightspark became a Visa principal member and unveiled Grid Global Accounts, connecting Bitcoin-based payments to 175M Visa merchants across 33 countries with plans to reach 100 by year-end (news.bitcoin.com).Block demoed Square NFC tap-to-pay for Bitcoin settled over the Lightning Network with 0% processing fees through 2026, with 800,000+ Square merchants already auto-enrolled (block.xyz).Aven unveiled a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card with revolving credit lines from $1K to $1M starting at 7.99% APR, 2% cash back, and BitGo custody (GreekReporter).Cash App rolled out auto-conversion of P2P payments into Bitcoin, a 5% Bitcoin Back rewards program at Square merchants, and 5x higher withdrawal limits ($10K/day, $25K/week) (block.xyz).Tether Investments proposed a three-way merger of Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy to combine treasury, mining, lending, and capital markets, with Elektron contributing roughly 5% of global hashrate (BM).Sztorc eCash ForkTopic: Paul Sztorc announced a Bitcoin hard fork called "eCash" set for August 2026 (block 964,000). Copies Bitcoin's ledger but reassigns ~500,000 of Satoshi's forked coins to early investors. 80-85% negative community reaction.Posted: April 24-28, 2026LinkDOJ "Developer Exemptions" Announced at Bitcoin 2026 - But Are They Real?Published: April 27-28, 2026Sources: The Rage | Crypto.newsSummary: Acting AG Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel told Bitcoin 2026 that developers who write code without "knowingly" helping criminals will not be charged. Blanche claimed the DOJ has "fundamentally changed the game" and ended "regulation by prosecution." L0la L33tz at The Rage argues the exemption is performative - the government's existing cases treat receiving a complaint email or reading a news article about misuse as sufficient "knowledge."Keonne Rodriguez Writes from Prison - "Letter #6: Two Years In"Published: April 25, 2026Sources: The Rage | Reason MagazineSummary: Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez published his sixth letter from federal prison, marking two years since his arrest. He's serving 5 years for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Trump said he would "look into" a pardon but has taken no action.Tornado Cash Retrial: DOJ Pushes for October DatePublished: Ongoing (retrial proposed October 2026)Sources: The Rage (April 22)Summary: Prosecutors are pushing for an October 2026 retrial of Roman Storm on money laundering and sanctions charges after a jury deadlocked in August 2025. Storm was convicted on the unlicensed money transmitter charge but the jury couldn't agree on the two more serious counts (up to 40 years combined).Vercel Hack Exposes Crypto Infrastructure Supply Chain RiskPublished: April 20, 2026Source: LINKSummary: Vercel disclosed a breach traced to a compromised Google Workspace connection through a third-party AI tool (Context.ai). The hack exposed environment variables and API keys for numerous Web3 projects. Solana DEX Orca confirmed it rotated all deployment credentials. A cybercrime forum post claimed to be selling Vercel data for $2M.BIP47DBPublished: May 3, 2026Source: LINKSummary: An open protocol for inscribing BIP47 reusable payment codes onto the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinals inscriptions with compressed binary encoding. The protocol creates a decentralised, censorship-resistant, and publicly verifiable directory of payment codes that eliminates single points of failure in the PayNym ecosystem. Anyone may write to the directory, and all entries are client-side verifiable against the secp256k1 curve.RELEASESZeus v13.0.0 - April 27, 2026Major release: new "node in the phone" using LDK Node, redesigned onboarding, embedded LND channel migration preserving existing channels, Cashu protocol rewrite with offline transaction capabilities, embedded LND upgraded to v0.20.1-beta, revamped amount input with currency selection, Cashu mint review via Nostr social graph, ZEUS Pay+ custom profiles, Android stealth mode. Over 100 merged PRs.Release linkMempool v3.3.0 - April 21, 2026Major release: taproot script tree visualization, sighash highlighting, stale block comparisons, annexes support, sub-1-sat/vB transaction handling, ephemeral dust support, PSBT signature display, Liquid Simplicity support, new API endpoints, Angular framework upgrade. v3.3.1 hotfix same day.Release linkUmbrel 1.7.0 / 1.7.1 - April 27-28, 2026Home screen shortcuts, built-in text editor in Files, advanced networking (hostname customization, static IP), network sharing for external USB drives, 17 new languages. v1.7.1 fixed a false storage error on restart.Release linkBTCPay Server v2.3.8 / v2.3.9 - April 23-24, 2026v2.3.8: Enhanced subscription management with new API routes, improved POS QR code login, LUD-21 support for LNURL-pay verification. v2.3.9: Patch fixing server recovery after plugin crashes and xpub parsing issue.Release linkBULL Bitcoin v6.9.1 - April 21, 2026FSS10 migration fallback for Android, Colombia (COP) deposit support, real-time WebSocket notifications, 11 new languages, Ledger hardware wallet support. Extensive bug fixes.Release linkEnvoy v2.2.14 - April 23, 2026Hardened iOS Bluetooth connectivity, fixes for Passport Prime account display, Magic Backup bug fixes, coin control/fee flow improvements, updated translations.Release linkCake Wallet v6.1.0 / v6.1.2 - April 20-23, 2026Native USDT bridging between Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. Optimized core engine, improved multi-chain wallet stability, Lightning invoice generation and EVM connectivity fixes.Release linkStart9 v0.4.0-beta.7 - April 29, 2026Beta for the complete StartOS rewrite. Tunnel design refinements, backup reliability fixes with rsync and CIFS support, improved TCP connection timeouts in reverse proxy. Requires careful update process.Release linkLNbits v1.5.4 - April 23, 2026Ability for operators to cap number of users or extensions per instance. AppImage installation fix. 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What up vigilantes? What if you woke up one day to find your Bitcoin stack had doubled? That's the reality coming this August when Paul Sztorc launches the eCash hard fork. But while “free money” sounds great, the real story is a desperate attempt to save Bitcoin from a development culture that has started lying to itself. This isn't a giveaway. It's a rescue mission. The stigma around hard forks has been poisoning the well since the Bitcoin Cash drama. Back then it was a branding war, a fight over who owned the name. It got messy, it got toxic, and suddenly the very idea of forking became taboo. Sztorc isn't playing that game. He's running a different brand entirely (eCash, ecash.com), and he's not pretending to be Bitcoin. He's also not hitting the ground running with empty promises. The Drivechain code has been written, tested, and is runnable today on testnet at layer2labs.com/download. So what is Drivechain? It's a way to give the same 21 million coins access to unlimited optional sidechains. Layer 2s that share the original supply rather than minting new tokens. One sidechain for privacy. One for prediction markets. One for high-throughput payments. All pegged 1:1, all merge-mined back into Layer 1 so the miners get the fee revenue. No new “shitcoins” required to do the things people have been begging Bitcoin to do for a decade. This was already promised, by the way. Watch on: Odysee | YouTube | X | Rumble | Bitchute  When Blockstream raised money in 2014, sidechains were the headline. They pitched it, took the money, and quietly delivered Liquid, a federated multisig dressed up as a sidechain. The kind of “L2” we'd laugh at if Ethereum did it. Sztorc actually did the work they said they would do. Meanwhile, the gatekeeping in Bitcoin Core has gotten absurd. OP_CAT is 13 lines of code. Opt-in, ignorable, reversible. And they still won't merge it. BIP 300 (Drivechain itself) gets accused of “bringing shitcoins to Bitcoin,” which is the literal opposite of what it does. Geniuses like Jeremy Rubin have been pushed out. Lightning, or as Sztorc calls it, “Lightning Not Work,” sucks all the oxygen out of the room while failing to scale. The chief critic situation is even more telling. When Sztorc actually hired Peter Todd to write a paid critique, Todd went on stage at Baltic Honey Badger and claimed there was no code. Meaning he had never bothered to visit drivechain.info, where the download link sits at the top of the page. That's the level of seriousness Bitcoin's chief critics are operating at. The draft PRs to Core itself? Met with harassment, distractions, and irrelevant nonsense. Look at the scoreboard. Blocks are empty. Fees are nothing. Even Michael Saylor, the high priest of HODL, is barely above zero on his lifetime BTC investment, depending on the day (saylortracker.com doesn't lie). Miners are pivoting to AI. Real custody has been replaced by ETF shares and treasury company stock. We traded laser eyes for paper claims. The knee-jerk reaction will be to call eCash a “shitcoin.” That's exactly why Sztorc is giving people four months to think past it. This isn't a bet that eCash moons. It's a hedge against BTC collapsing into stagnation. If the devs keep refusing every upgrade while the network ossifies into a museum exhibit, you're going to need an off-ramp. A note for the maxis already typing. Sztorc is funding the launch by selling some of Satoshi's altruistically mined coins. Not anyone else's BTC, which isn't even possible. Yes, it's controversial. It's also what gives early supporters skin in the game so the fork launches with momentum instead of dying as another well-intentioned ghost chain. Come August, your BTC splits into two. You can sell one for more of the other. You can hold both. You can ignore the whole thing. But don't ignore it without looking first. Download the testnet at layer2labs.com/download, follow @truthcoin on X, and visit ecash.com. The post The Bitcoin Fork that Changes Everything appeared first on The Crypto Vigilante.

The Last Trade: Jackson, Michael, and Brian break down PTJ's bitcoin conviction, equities at 252% of GDP, TradFi's gold underweight, Sztorc's "eCash" fork, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve tease, & why custody governance rights matter.---

A 2026 hard fork proposal wants to reassign Satoshi's Bitcoin. Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc is planning a hard fork called eCash that would give BTC holders equivalent tokens, but the funding plan involves reassigning part of Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million bitcoin to early investors. The community is calling it theft. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

After 15 years of being a Bitcoin-only maximalist and about a decade of promoting BIP300 as a soft fork, LayerTwo Labs CEO Paul Sztorc decided to launch Ecash: a hard fork of Bitcoin in which every BTC holder gets free coins. There's a catch, though: while everyone can claim 1 ecash for every bitcoin that they own, Satoshi can only claim half. Meaning that a returning Satoshi will only be able to claim half his coins, while the other half (550k) is currently being sold to investors in order to fund the development and bootstrapping of Ecash. What's more controversial: the hard fork or the SHAD (Satoshi Half Air Drop)? Only time will tell. But the Ecash hard fork is scheduled to happen in August 2026... unless Bitcoin activates BIP300 in the meantime. Game theory at its finest! Time stamps: 00:00:58 – Paul Sztorc announces the new Bitcoin hard fork project, eCash, sharing his motivation for launching it and setting the stage for the discussion. 00:03:02 – eCash's technical details are explained, including its smaller 400kB block size and the integration of drivechains (BIP 300) to enhance scalability and flexibility. 00:04:55 – The initial drivechains launching with eCash are described, such as Thunder for scalability, ZSide for privacy, and additional chains like CoinShift, BitNames, and Photon. 00:09:28 – Security aspects of sidechains are discussed, covering the 256 sidechain limit, potential outcomes if sidechains fail, and the risks users face when moving coins. 00:14:26 – The project's name, Ecash, is revealed, with a comparison to Bitcoin Cash and an explanation of the naming decision. 00:15:40 – Paul delves into the philosophy behind the hard fork, his views on Bitcoin maximalism, and his intention to remain committed to both Bitcoin and eCash. 00:20:35 – Mining dynamics are explored, including SHA256 mining competition, miner incentives, and the potential for MEV (miner extractable value) issues. 00:22:36 – Paul critiques the current state of Bitcoin, highlighting user and developer frustration, stagnation, low transaction fees, and gridlock in development. 00:29:40 – The potential for eCash to attract frustrated Bitcoin builders is considered, with references to similar migrations in crypto history. 00:31:38 – Ethereum's rise is analyzed as a consequence of Bitcoin's block size wars, with discussion on missed opportunities and lessons learned. 00:41:06 – The likelihood and impact of further Bitcoin hard forks are speculated upon, focusing on community fragmentation and effects on value. 00:41:49 – Hard forks are framed as healthy competition that benefits investors by providing free coins and stimulating innovation. 00:48:20 – The decision to reassign half of Satoshi's coins for development and community incentives is explained, addressing concerns about distribution. 00:54:07 – Quantum computing threats, Satoshi's mining behavior, and the rationale for the coin distribution are discussed in the context of long-term security. 01:36:00 – Users are advised to self-custody their Bitcoin to claim eCash, with an outline of the claiming process and best practices. 01:39:01 – Technical steps for claiming eCash using private keys are detailed, including wallet compatibility and the process for users. 01:43:26 – The potential for NFT and ordinal activity on eCash is addressed, along with how LayerTwo Labs will manage onboarding and network congestion. 01:45:35 – Drivechain security parameters are confirmed, with eCash using a 13,000-block security window in line with BIP 300's Bitcoin implementation. 01:52:06 – The transition from a centralized project launch to decentralized development and governance. 01:54:36 – The current developer team size (about nine members) is shared, along with incentives for external developers to contribute to eCash. 01:58:26 – eCash is compared to Bitcoin Cash, with discussion on network effects, competition, and the potential for eCash to drive improvements in Bitcoin. 02:07:22 – The session concludes with future plans, a call for community engagement, and the possibility of follow-up discussions as the project evolves.

Amaury Séchet is the developer who forked Bitcoin in August 2017 to create Bitcoin Cash. Three years later, in the aftermath of an internal conflict about developer funding mechanisms, he also forked Bitcoin Cash to create Ecash (XEC): the evolution of the Bitcoin ABC client which adds the Avalanche protocol for a combination between the battle-tested Proof of Work security and the instant Proof of Stake finality. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the Bitcoin protocol and why hard forks matter. Time stamps: 00:01:19 Introducing Amaury Séchet 00:03:06 Bitcoin Cash vs. eCash Price & Market Dynamics 00:05:05 Nihilism & Casino Culture in Crypto 00:06:55 Bitcoin Technical Debates: Covenants, Spam, Quantum Resistance 00:09:36 Quantum Computing Threats to Bitcoin 00:13:09 Satoshi's Coins & Quantum Attacks 00:17:52 Changing Bitcoin's Core Tenets & Confiscation Proposals 00:22:19 Consensus, Politics, and Forking 00:25:00 Quantum Resistance in eCash & BCH 00:27:16 Hard Forking vs. Scaling for Quantum Threats 00:30:06 Satoshi's Wealth Across Forks (BTC, BCH, BSV, XEC) 00:32:13 AI, Protein Folding, and Future Tech 00:33:22 Cake Wallet, SideShift, and wallet integration for BCH + XEC 00:36:11 Banks, Bitcoin Standard, and Economic Liquidity 00:37:45 Scaling, Fractional Reserve, and Economic History 00:41:24 Thoughts on Drivechain & Blockchain Extensibility 00:46:49 eCash Technical Differences: Avalanche Consensus 00:52:06 eCash Mining, 51% Attacks, and Security 00:54:17 Bitcoin Scaling Wars: XT, Unlimited, Classic 01:00:10 Fiat, Proof of Work, and Labor Theory of Value 01:02:36 Giveaway Segment & Sponsors 01:09:20 Satoshi's Block Size Views & Moore's Law 01:21:14 Small Blockers, Radio Waves, and Node Requirements 01:27:02 Electrum, Fulcrum, and Wallet Infrastructure 01:33:14 Bitcoin Forks Timeline & Technical Upgrades 01:41:06 BCH vs. BTC: SegWit, Schnorr, and Malleability 01:46:08 BCH Forks: SV, Block Size, and Governance 02:04:35 Blacklist, Confiscation, and BSV's Direction 02:09:15 Gigabyte Blocks & Scaling Challenges 02:42:13 Avalanche Consensus & eCash Upgrades 02:47:57 Cash Tokens, EVM, and Layer 2s 02:54:12 Cash Fusion & Privacy Compared to Monero & Zcash 03:02:32 Future Privacy Improvements & Payment Protocols 03:07:46 Monero, Zcash, and Privacy Scalability 03:25:55 Proof of Stake, Mining Rewards, and eCash Economics 03:27:59 Amaury's Role, Leadership, and Project Direction 03:39:53 Big Blocker Movement: Sabotage & Self-Sabotage 04:18:07 Bitcoin's Future, BCH, and eCash Predictions 04:21:56 Which Altcoins Will Survive? 04:24:28 New Scaling Projects & Instant Payments (Quai, Kaspa) 04:31:17 Closing Remarks & How to Follow Amaury and eCash

Justin, a prolific contributor to the Fedimint open source project, returns for a six month update. Fedimint is an open protocol providing easy to use, private, programmable, and offline bitcoin payments using bitcoin powered federated chaumian ecash.Justin on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqspg8fq209jj56663d2n6r9ehkyjffy7rkqqejfdwvtwzva426avkqxtxxuvFedimint Website: https://fedimint.org/Fedimint on X: https://x.com/fedimintThe Ecash App: https://ecash.love/Fedimint Observer: https://observer.fedimint.org/ Bitcoin Mints: https://bitcoinmints.com/Iroh: https://www.iroh.computer/EPISODE: 198BLOCK: 944073PRICE: 1466 sats per dollar(02:06) Justin on Fedimint updates since last visit(03:20) Ecash App vision as a Fedimint reference client(04:18) Wallet features: on-chain, lightning, ecash, and nostr integrations(06:01) Fedimint 101: federations, guardians, and multisig trust model(07:55) Uptime vs. rug risk and Byzantine fault tolerance in practice(09:18) Making guardianship easier and raising operational reliability(10:14) Ecash App status, platforms, backups via nostr, and seed UX(13:16) Mint/federation selection challenges and web-of-trust ideas(15:39) Observability tools and on-chain vs. Lightning differences(16:20) Running a Guardian on Start9: setup and backups(19:39) Networking with Iroh: DNS removal, privacy, and Tor/VPN plans(23:14) Lightning gateways: roles, trust, liquidity, and multi-federation ops(27:59) Gateway UX: multiple gateways, auto-switching, and agents help(29:01) Gateway pairing and funding flows for Start9 deployments(32:24) Guardians on Android phones: why, how, and trade-offs(37:30) Blockchain backends: Bitcoin Core vs. Esplora defaults(39:30) Mobile data, heat, and practical considerations(39:34) Agentic payments and why eCash fits well for agents(43:40) Local communities, AI models, and community services vision(46:06) Real-world adoption, roadmap, modules, and BOLT12 plans(48:50) BOLT12 receive-side challenges and trust model nuances(50:26) Pragmatic trust, permissioned gateways, and next steps(50:37) How listeners can help and contact info(51:18) Start9 v0.4.0 update chatter and flashing war stories(53:01) Closing thoughts, progress praise, and sign-offmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyzmonitor the situation: https://citadelwire.com

Is the Be Your Own Bank dream a nightmare for most people? While the Bitcoin community has preached self custody as the only path to freedom, many are terrified of losing savings to a single technical error. Obi Nwosu (@obi) argues we have hit a wall with traditional sovereignty. Unless we make Bitcoin as easy as a group chat, we will never see the mass adoption required to topple the legacy financial system.We are entering a dark economic era where holding Bitcoin is a physical risk. Obi breaks down why privacy is the ultimate superpower to protect families from a wrench attack. When wealth is transparent on a public ledger, you become a target. By utilizing e-cash protocols, users regain the anonymity of physical cash while maintaining digital hardness. It is the shift from public target to private sovereign.The true innovation is happening within the circular economies of the Global South. From Bitcoin Beach to Nigeria, people use the lightning network to bypass failing banks. Obi explains these communities lack financial privilege. They need tools that work today, even with intermittent internet, proving utility is highest where the old world is broken.Fedimint miniaturizes exchange security for local communities. This model uses e-cash so guardians cannot see your balance or spending. It bridges the gap between the friction of self custody and the danger of centralized exchanges.Fedi integrates money and identity through open standards like NOSTR. This removes technical barriers, allowing the lightning network to act as global glue. Sovereignty becomes a byproduct of design rather than a chore.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Obi Nwosu:X: https://x.com/obiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obinwosuWeb: https://www.fedi.xyz/Web: https://fedimint.org/Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro01:25 What can the West learn from Bitcoin circular economies?09:02 Why is the Global South front-running Western Bitcoin adoption?13:17 Why do major exchanges still lack Proof of Reserves?19:01 How to identify Bitcoin-only exchanges with ethical listing standards?37:24 Is Bitcoin self-custody too difficult for mass adoption?46:34 How to set up community-led Bitcoin custody with Fedimint?48:53 How does Chaumian e-cash provide total Bitcoin anonymity?1:12:38 How to execute peer-to-peer Bitcoin payments without internet?1:25:33 How to prevent wrench attacks using advanced Bitcoin OpSec?Live From Bitcoin Beach

In this episode, Calle introduces Numopay, an open-source Bitcoin payment terminal that enables tap-to-pay experiences similar to fiat systems. We explore its technical foundations, privacy features, future developments, and the broader ecosystem of Bitcoin payment solutions.Takeaways:

FIPS is an open source mesh networking project that enables devices to connect directly to each other without relying on any central servers or infrastructure. Today's internet depends on companies and governments that can monitor, censor, or shut down communication at will. FIPS solves this by giving every node a cryptographic identity and encrypting all traffic automatically, so no one in the middle can see or block what you're doing. Nodes discover each other and route messages through the mesh on their own, and regular apps like browsers and SSH clients work on top of it without any special setup.Arjen on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1hw6amg8p24ne08c9gdq8hhpqx0t0pwanpae9z25crn7m9uy7yarse465grJonathan on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub19wavu4f7l6l43h24jyskn7fvzy37kcfp67aqjtmv2qgy4lp34nhsda8p6k FIPS Repo: https://gitworkshop.dev/npub1y0gja7r4re0wyelmvdqa03qmjs62rwvcd8szzt4nf4t2hd43969qj000ly/relay.ngit.dev/fips Tollgate: https://tollgate.meSovereign Engineering: https://sovereignengineering.io/ EPISODE: 193BLOCK: 939631PRICE: 1465 sats per dollar(02:03) Introducing FIPS and the goal of a middleman free internet(04:16) Why static IPs fail for hosting and how FIPS reframes identity(05:51) Decoupling transport and routing: protocol-agnostic design(06:50) Peer discovery across Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and local broadcast(07:43) Future global routing ideas and decentralized discovery(09:05) Local mesh handshakes, Noise encryption, and Bloom filters(11:02) Community meshes, resilience, and mixed transports(11:42) Starlink and bridging meshes over the wider internet(13:21) Use case: protest resilience and reconnecting to the world(14:08) Origins: conferences, Sovereign Engineering, and NoDNS(16:04) From NoDNS to FIPS: faster updates, remaining gaps(17:10) Economics: sats for peering and incentive-aware routing(18:00) Abuse, DDoS surfaces, and defenses via npubs and rate limits(19:45) Learning from mesh hype cycles and bootstrapping adoption(22:32) Lowering app friction: make existing apps work over FIPS(25:12) DNS trick: IPv6 mapping and transparent transport(27:08) Backwards compatibility as a must-have for scale(28:08) Rethinking data flow with Nostr streams and local hosting(30:12) Offline-to-online spectrum and graceful reconciliation(31:10) Status update: early servers, testers, and bandwidth limits(32:20) Physical constraints: MTU, Bluetooth, LoRa(36:00) Reality checks: pitfalls, past meshes, and expectations(38:12) New primitives: Nostr, Blossom, eCash; Jonathan's role(40:37) Identity concerns, key rotation, and operational practices(46:10) Hosting sensitive services: hot keys(48:09) Self-hosting privately, Tor comparisons, and latency(49:37) Observation, Tollgate incentives, and community privacy(50:40) Tollgate legal concerns and community norms(53:21) Call to action, testing FIPS, and packaging plans(55:10) Closing thoughtsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Marty sits down with Calle, prolific Bitcoin and Freedom Tech builder behind the Cashu eCash protocol, BitChat, and Clawi AI, to discuss the AI agent revolution transforming software development, the launch of Numo tap-to-pay for Bitcoin, eCash as the ideal payment rail for autonomous agents, and what it all means for the future of human creativity and work. Calle on X: https://x.com/callebtc Clawi: https://clawi.ai/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4 Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Lygos: https://bit.ly/4koiJmB Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

https://rhr.tv/stream • Zoom scam https://therecord.media/north-korean-hackers-targeted-crypto-exec-clickfix • Numo – Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay POS App for Android (Lightning & Ecash, Zero Fees)https://numopay.org/ • Mail Mike: AI Agent with Bitcoin Lightning Wallet – Prompt Injection Bounty Challengehttps://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs9jsvekaswngjd3nxldz832nm2ddmjjrlhk7hddzh8luv2rf3gprcdap9fa • FIPS: Free Internetworking Peering System – Nostr Keypair Mesh Networking Protocolhttps://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsvd3nzk5p92fzp9z7p34m50039dwee0aemrvk9cl2jpng3kawsz0q6wuh7w • Russia to Scale Internet Filtering with AI Roskomnadzor, Russia's internet regulator, is building an AI-powered censorship system with a 2.27 billion ruble ($29 million) budget. According to analysts, the system will use AI to instantly block mirror sites hosting banned content and, more ominously, to identify the people creating those mirrors. The move would further restrict the space for dissent and independent online information in Russia. FinancialFreedomReport.org • Large-scale Online Deanonymization with LLMs (arXiv Paper)https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.16800 • Anthropic Exposes Industrial-Scale Distillation Attacks on Claude by DeepSeek, Moonshot AI & MiniMaxhttps://x.com/anthropicai/status/2025997928242811253 • Man Accidentally Gains Control of 7,000 Robot Vacuums (DJI Romo Security Bug)https://www.popsci.com/technology/robot-vacuum-army/ • The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis – AI-Driven White-Collar Job Displacement Thought Experimenthttps://www.citriniresearch.com/p/2028gic • US Strike on Mexico By…? (Polymarket Prediction Market)https://polymarket.com/event/us-strike-on-mexico-by • RFK Jr. (Sec. Kennedy): Pesticides Are Toxic by Design – Supporting Trump's Regenerative Agriculture Transitionhttps://x.com/seckennedy/status/2025760500793909389 • Rep. Thomas Massie: End Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Spraying on Wheathttps://xcancel.com/repthomasmassie/status/2025932814533697629 3:54 - Daylight savings 6:59 - Dashboard 8:44 - ID snow shoveling 9:54 - Jane Street 16:34 - Zoom scam 19:44 - Anthropic 27:34 - Numo 36:54 - Raising kids 41:49 - Mail Mike 44:54 - FIPS 46:34 - HRF Story of the Week 51:49 - DJI robots 57:14 - Citrini AI blog 1:07:39 - Boosts 1:09:09 - Glyphosates 1:13:54 - Bitcoin updates 1:16:39 - Cartel war? 1:20:09 - Block cutting employees Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Strike https://strike.me/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/rhr Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

Mentor Sessions Ep. 051: Giacomo Zucco on Bitcoin's 2026 Boom - ARK Scaling Revolution, Privacy Wars, Cypherpunk Survival, and Why Nation-States Fuel Bitcoin's WinWhat if Bitcoin's biggest problem in 2025 was too much success—lulling us into complacency on privacy, self-custody, and true adoption? Giacomo Zucco, Bitcoin OG and Plan B Network founder, warns that 2026 could flip the script with global upheavals driving real-world use cases for censorship-resistant tools. In this deep-dive interview on the BTC Sessions channel, Giacomo breaks down ARK as Lightning Network's "missing piece" for massive scaling, why privacy by omission beats obfuscation for cost savings and regulatory deniability, and how covenants could make Bitcoin non-interactive, safer, and cheaper.He unpacks Europe's privacy crackdown, Switzerland's fading safe-haven status, and the spectrum of trust in solutions like eCash, Liquid, and Spark—plus Plan B's global education push, including university courses, high-school node setups in El Salvador, and the upcoming Cypher Tank pitch show. Giacomo's optimistic twist: Bitcoin thrives on adversaries like failing nation-states and unsustainable ETFs/stablecoins, ensuring long-term dominance through low-time-preference building. If you're stacking sats and seeking Bitcoin's cypherpunk fundamentals beyond price hype, this is your white pill for 2026 sovereignty.About Giacomo ZuccoX: https://x.com/giacomozuccoPlan B Network: https://planb.networkCypher Tank Premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHGVElfFgbkChapters:00:00:00 Intro & 2026 Outlook00:01:26 Success & Adversity Issues00:02:02 Global Privacy Deterioration00:03:27 Fundamentals Focus Shift00:05:05 ARK as Scaling Game-Changer00:07:31 ARK Privacy & Implementation00:08:26 ARK-Lightning Integration00:09:08 Research & Tech Advances00:10:26 Bitcoin Education Boom00:11:16 Scaling Trust Trade-Offs00:13:20 Security Models Spectrum00:15:01 Future Scaling Predictions00:17:45 Federations & HSM Additions00:19:57 Scaling Enables Better Privacy00:22:44 Omission Privacy Superiority00:27:12 Soft Fork Consensus Struggles00:28:57 Taproot Legacy Lessons00:30:52 Covenants for UX Revolution00:33:43 Europe's Privacy Weakness00:36:08 Switzerland's Privacy Decay00:42:39 Plan B Network Expansion00:45:14 Forum & El Salvador Event00:45:58 Cypher Tank Pitch Show00:48:22 Professional Bitcoin Program00:50:23 Cypher Tank Judges00:51:11 Cypherpunk Ethos Risks00:52:08 Adoption vs. Purity00:53:24 Remnant Strategy Wins00:55:08 Cycles Building Cores00:57:47 Uncompromising Approach00:58:14 Absolute Cypherpunk Growth00:58:28 Low Fees & ETF Impact00:59:24 Optimism on Rivals' Fall01:01:20 Nation-States as Allies01:05:32 Giacomo Links & Wrap-Up⚡ POWERED by Abundant Mines: Fully managed Bitcoin mining. Learn more at https://qrco.de/bgYKPB

What is Ecash and how does it relate to Bitcoin? Why is a layered approach to digital money important? Why is it important to get the UX of payments right?In 2024 Erik Cativo left his design job at Ericsson in Sweden to start building on Bitcoin full-time. This year he received a grant from the Human Rights Foundation to work on improving the user experience of Ecash, including both the Cashu and Fedimint protocols. Erik is also the Lead Designer at Hoseki, building proof of ownership infrastructure for Bitcoin.Erik's website - https://www.erik.day/SUPPORT ME - https://www.thetransformationofvalue.com/support

Interview #135 - Blockzeit 928883 - von und mit Gigi und ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Markus⁠⁠⁠ Shownotes- https://dergigi.com/threads/flows- https://dergigi.com/2020/04/27/dear-family-dear-friends/- https://einundzwanzig.space/podcast/news-01-es-gibt-bitcoin-und-es-gibt-shitcoins/- https://einundzwanzig.space/podcast/verschiedenes-lage-der-nation-special/- https://opensats.org/apply- https://sovereignengineering.io/#applyChapters00:00 Willkommen zur Wintersonnenwende03:06 Alkohol und Insider-Trading06:01 Gigis Rückblick und Bitcoin-Philosophie08:57 Quantencomputing und YouTube-Anfragen11:56 Dezentralisierung und die Entwicklung von 2114:49 OpenSats und die Unterstützung von Entwicklern18:08 Lightning und eCash im Alltag20:51 Nostr und die Zukunft der Kommunikation23:56 Die Entwicklung von 21 und die Community27:07 Rückblick auf die Anfänge von 2146:40 Die Bedeutung von 21 Meetups51:36 Die Entwicklung des Podcasts und seiner Themen56:15 Zukunftsvisionen und persönliche Projekte01:01:13 Gesellschaftliche Integration und persönliche Herausforderungen01:09:19 Wirtschaftliche Freiheit und Bitcoin01:14:12 Politische Ansichten und gesellschaftliche Werte01:29:38 Begegnungen mit der Politik01:31:22 Das Leben als Programmierer01:33:08 Die Podcast-Community und Zusammenarbeit01:34:51 Nostalgie und die Entwicklung von Nostr01:36:29 Technologische Herausforderungen und Lösungen bei Nostr01:40:35 Identitätsmanagement und Sicherheit bei Nostr01:44:57 Zukunftsvisionen für Nostr und Bitcoin01:48:14 Nostr als Plattform für kreative Inhalte01:51:28 Die Herausforderungen der digitalen Hygiene02:01:22 Fast Food vs. echte Ernährung im digitalen Zeitalter02:08:40 Zukunftsprognosen und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen02:20:51 Die Relevanz von Pseudonymität in der digitalen Welt02:23:54 Gesellschaftskritik und Meinungsfreiheit02:27:06 Die Bedeutung von Bitcoin und Nostr02:29:35 Die Stimme der Nachbarschaft02:32:44 Interviews auf der Straße und soziale Dynamiken02:37:22 Abschlussgedanken und Ausblick auf die ZukunftSponsoren und FreundeBitBox02 Bitcoin-only Edition - 5% Rabatt für die EINUNDZWANZIG Community mit Code “⁠⁠⁠einundzwanzig⁠⁠⁠” — 10% für 10 BitBoxes mit Code “einundzwanzig10”.Stack Deine Sats mit ⁠⁠⁠Pocket Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠.EINUNDZWANZIG Merch bei ⁠⁠⁠Copiaro⁠⁠⁠.Bei ⁠⁠⁠ShopinBit⁠⁠⁠ kannst du um die Welt reisen, Autos kaufen sowie alle deine Träume erfüllen mit unserem Concierge Service. Und nebenbei auch noch 1.000.000 Produkte mit Bitcoin kaufen. Code EINUNDZWANZIG für 5€ Rabatt.Weitere LinksBesuche unsere ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ und lass uns einen ⁠⁠⁠Shoutout⁠⁠⁠ da.Unterstütze Projekte in dem du dem ⁠⁠⁠Verein⁠⁠⁠ beitritts.Verfolge die neusten Schlagzeilen im ⁠⁠⁠Newsfeed⁠⁠⁠.

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more. NEWSSoft fork proposalAlby attackSolo Miner wins a blockBitKey collaborative custoday improvement BIPLugano StreamWoS Spark privacy concernsUPDATES/RELEASESTrezor releaseLedger releaseArkade betaCake v5.5.0 + v5.5.1Bull by Bull BitcoinBitcoin for SignalSatGo integrates Spark Peach BTCPay PluginStack Duo v1.3.0RoninDojo v2.4.0EducationPassport guideAnd anotherCupcake deep diveSeth Ark articleArk explainer by NeilVALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can't be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!MYNYMBOXhttps://mynymbox.netYour go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.(00:00:41) Welcome, show format, and brief housekeeping(00:05:19) UK weather banter and setting the scene(00:05:22) Events and product updates: Bitfest, Envoy 2.10, Passport audit(00:08:06) BIT-444 proposal to restrict arbitrary data on Bitcoin(00:12:03) Critiques: miniscript breakage, Peter Todd demo, and soft vs hard fork risk(00:18:26) Mining politics, hash power, and potential chain splits(00:18:33) Security incident: Alby password reset spam and email exposure(00:20:45) Feel-good story: solo miner finds a block via Public Pool on Umbrel(00:23:05) New BIP: Chaincode Delegation for private collaborative multisig(00:28:08) Conference notes and a privacy PSA on Spark implementations(00:32:28) Boosts and community feedback: swaps, Moon wallet UX, and Boltz reliance(00:37:09) Q&A: consolidating UTXOs, PayJoin, Whirlpool, and Robosats flows(00:42:11) Q&A: Running a self-hosted AlbyHub LDK node—backup and privacy(00:46:12) Hardware wallet releases: Trezor Safe 7 and Ledger Nano Gen 5(00:52:35) Multisig device choices and inheritance practicality(00:52:38) ARC in the wild: Arcade.money public beta hands-on(00:53:55) Cake Wallet 5.5 updates and hardware support(00:54:22) Bull Bitcoin releases Bull Wallet: features and roadmap(00:58:12) eCash in Signal fork: UX gains vs custodial trade-offs(01:02:30) Spark adoption notes: SatGo and Wallet of Satoshi privacy caveats(01:03:31) Peach plugin for BTCPay and Stack Duo's Frost multisig progress(01:05:06) RoninDojo 2.4 and Fulcrum 2.0 stability improvements(01:06:03) Education picks and closing logistics(01:07:29) Stats corner addendum by John: RoboSats, Whirlpool, Bisq, and more

Il Governo non fa sconti e nella bozza della legge di bilancio c'è l'aumento della tassazione sulle plusvalenze di bitcoin: ma c'è una incredibile eccezione.Inoltre: l'internet và giù, arriva la campagna per fare adottare bitcoin a Signal, cos'è Cashu e cosa sono gli eCash. It's showtime!

"Bitcoin's anarchy, right? It does not have religious attribution, it does not have political attributions, it doesn't have f***ing anything. It's just a mathematical system with extremely conservative economic values and full anarchy." In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews NVK, discussing Bitcoin's current state, ecosystem debates, and the importance of focusing on personal responsibility and self-custody. They also discuss why you should go touch grass. Key Topics: Bitcoin ecosystem Economic Nodes Node upgrades (Core v30 vs Bitcoin Knots) Consensus changes Hardware wallets Lightning Network and eCash Nostr NVK LINKS: X: https://x.com/nvk Nostr: https://primal.net/nvk THE BITCOIN PODCAST PARTNERS: > Mine Bitcoin, lower your tax bill, and stack sats hands-free with Blockware — get started today at https://mining.blockwaresolutions.com/titcoin and use code “titcoin” to get $100 off your first miner on the Blockware Marketplace. > Buy Bitcoin with River: http://partner.river.com/walker > GET FOLD ($10 in bitcoin): https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER JOIN THE SUBSTACK TO GET NEW EPISODES DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: https://walkeramerica.substack.com/ If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

Marty Bent is a bitcoin investor, media founder, and host of TFTC — one of the longest-running bitcoin podcasts. He's also a managing partner at Ten31, supporting companies building critical bitcoin infrastructure. Marty is uniquely positioned at the intersection of bitcoin, energy, and now artificial intelligence.In this episode, Marty joins The Bitcoin Frontier to share how AI is transforming the bitcoin ecosystem, how his team at TFTC is leveraging it to streamline media production, and how it's fueling his latest creative projects. We dig into how he built Opportunity Cost, why AI drives decentralization in mining, and how bitcoiners can use these tools to stay ahead of the curve.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: → Subscribe → Leave a review → Share the show with your friends and family → Send us an email: podcast@unchained.com→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=you... → Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?ut...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro & why bitcoin and AI are converging faster than anyone expected2:00 – Marty's projects: TFTC, Ten31, and bitcoin mining5:00 – The evolution of TFTC and what the rebrand to “Truth for the Commoner” means8:30 – How the team integrates AI tools across research, writing, and production12:00 – From Perplexity to Claude: learning to use AI as a research assistant15:00 – Automating TFTC's backend workflows with AI and no-code tools18:00 – Clipping, editing, and distribution: using AI for speed and quality23:00 – Building Opportunity Cost: turning fiat prices into sats in your browser27:00 – Why open-source and privacy-preserving design still matter30:00 – The birth of AI-generated storytelling33:00 – Storyboarding, JSON prompts, and producing viral AI bitcoin videos38:00 – The Trojan horse approach: spreading bitcoin ideas through culture46:00 – Bitcoin and AI's overlap: how energy demand is driving decentralization50:00 – Paying for compute with bitcoin and why eCash may win55:00 – AI, energy, and the physical limits of growth58:00 – How bitcoin founders are using AI to build faster and cheaper1:00:00 – Practical advice: using AI without compromising your craft or security1:01:30 – Where to follow Marty and watch his latest creationsWHERE TO FOLLOW US: → Unchained X: https://x.com/unchained → Unchained LinkedIn: / unchainedcom  → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Marty Bent's Twitter: https://x.com/MartyBent → Trey Seller's Twitter: https://x.com/ts_hodl 

On this episode of The Vonu Podcast, LIVE on the P.A.Z.NIA Radio Network, I'm pleased to welcome Polycarp Nakamoto, an associate of Shadrach who was last on the show. They are doing amazing work in the Austin-area and beyond bringing mesh networking, bitcoin, & breakthrough energy solutions to the plebs!… The post Vonu Podcast #236 LIVE: Mesh Networking, eCash/Cashu, & Free Energy Friday with Polycarp Nakamoto [P.A.Z.NIA RADIO NETWORK] appeared first on The Vonu Podcast.

Thane Riddle is back with another episode of Cloak & Dagger, the sleekest, sexiest, and most entertaining show on privacy & security in existence! On today's show, Mr. Riddle covers more privacy news. Items like military grade super soakers and other First Realm whackiness… Then, the practical tip is on… The post Cloak & Dagger with Thane Riddle, Episode 10: Privacy News (Military Grade Super Soakers + Other First Realm Whackiness), Shopping Privately, Fan Mail, ECash, Meshtastic vs. Reticulum, & MORE appeared first on The Vonu Podcast.

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Calle discuss the critical importance of privacy in financial systems, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and eCash. They explore the evolution of privacy technology, the challenges posed by current financial regulations, and the need for user-friendly privacy-preserving systems. Calle elaborates on the mechanics of eCash and the Cashu protocol, highlighting its potential for enabling microtransactions while maintaining user privacy. The discussion emphasizes the urgency of building a decentralized financial ecosystem that respects individual privacy rights.Takeaways

In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Evan (VNPRC), the creator of HashPool, discussing the importance of decentralizing Bitcoin mining. They explore the current state of mining centralization, the risks it poses, and how HashPool aims to empower small miners through innovative technologies like eCash and e-Hash tokens. The conversation also explores the challenges of privacy, custodial risks, and the future of decentralized mining, emphasizing the need for regular payouts and sustainable practices.Takeaways

“Without maximal adoption of Bitcoin, the revolution has failed. And our children will not be living in the world that we want to give them.” In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews Avi Burra, an engineer-turned-filmmaker, about his new Anthony Bourdain-inspired food and travel show "Finding Home," which explores the stories of Bitcoiners, expats, and immigrants finding a sovereign home in Bitcoin while showcasing their lives and culinary experiences. In this episode… The origin story of Finding Home and how it blends Bitcoin, food, and storytelling. How Bitcoiners are using film, travel, and culture to orange pill normies without being preachy. Why Nostr is the most fun place on the internet, and how open-source tools + AI “vibe coding” are empowering creators. The rising importance of reputation in a post-AI, cryptographically-signed world. How Finding Home draws inspiration from Anthony Bourdain to deliver emotionally resonant, Bitcoin-aligned content. The challenges of breaking out of the echo chamber and reaching new audiences through art, not arguments. How eCash, Nostr, and Lightning are enabling no-KYC AI access, micropayments, and decentralized content monetization. The importance of low time preference, family, and generational thinking—especially for Bitcoin dads. A behind-the-scenes look at self-funding a high-quality Bitcoin docuseries and how you can help support future episodes via IndieHub and Angor. FOLLOW AVI: https://primal.net/avi WATCH Finding Home: https://indeehub.studio/film/findinghome-season1-1 Support Finding Home on Angor: https://hub.angor.io/project/angor1qfzxd8n94r592gt3mrmgwe7knk6dhajmutpuhkx THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

"I think if Bitcoin stays where it's at with the small community it has and it's just used as it is now–store value, ETFs, shiny rock under the bed, gold 2.0–I'll consider it a colossal failure. So we need to build out these circular economies and make sure Bitcoin gets used for commerce everywhere." In this episode of the Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America talks with Evan Kaloudis, founder of Zeus, to discuss Bitcoin adoption, improving UX, orange pilling struggles, merchant adoption, self-custody, the Lightning Network, eCash (Cashu), CBDCs, resisting state overreach, and the future of Bitcoin development. They also discuss how Evan kept developing Zeus in the USA, even when other companies were leaving the country and cutting off access for Americans. FOLLOW EVAN: X: https://x.com/evankaloudis Nostr: https://primal.net/evan Zeus: https://zeusln.com/ THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

31 Ekim 2008'de dünya yeni bir fikirle tanıştı: Bitcoin: Eşler Arası Elektronik Nakit Sistemi. Satoshi Nakamoto tarafından yayımlanan bir teknik makale ile duyurulan bu fikir, ilk birkaç yıl boyunca neredeyse herkes tarafından göz ardı edildi. Ancak zamanla, bunun basit bir zengin olma planından çok daha fazlası, küresel toplum üzerinde kalıcı bir değişim potansiyeli taşıyan durdurulamaz bir kavram olduğu ortaya çıktı.Dijital nakit fikrinin kökleri 1990'lara ve öncesine dayanır; özellikle cypherpunks olarak bilinen bir grup, anonim dijital nakit ve güçlü kriptografinin toplumsal etkileri üzerine yoğun tartışmalar yürütmüştür. Eric Hughes'un 1993 tarihli "Bir Cypherpunk Manifestosu", mahremiyetin ve anonim işlem sistemlerinin özgür bir toplum için ne kadar önemli olduğunu vurgulamıştır.Daha önceki dijital nakit girişimleri (Ecash, E-gold, hashcash, bit gold, b-money, RPOW gibi) çeşitli yenilikler sunsa da, genellikle merkezi yapıları nedeniyle başarısız olmuştur. Satoshi'nin de belirttiği gibi, bu sistemleri başarısızlığa mahkum eden tam olarak merkeziyetçilikti.Satoshi'nin dehası, mevcut teknolojileri (açık anahtarlı kriptografi, eşler arası ağlar, dijital imzalar, iş ispatı gibi) dahiyane bir şekilde birleştirmekte yattı. Onun çığır açan buluşu, dijital dünyadaki iki temel sorunu, yani çift harcama ve dijital kıtlık sorunlarını, güvenilir üçüncü bir tarafa ihtiyaç duymadan çözmesiydi. Bunu, eşler arası bir ağ, küresel bir zaman zinciri ve dinamik olarak ayarlanan bir zorluk seviyesi kullanarak başardı.Merkezi olmayan tasarım, Bitcoin'in hayatta kalması için kritik öneme sahiptir. Devletler gibi motive olmuş aktörlerin merkezi sistemleri kapatması kolayken, Bitcoin gibi tamamen eşler arası ağların "kesilecek bir başı" yoktur. Satoshi, bit gold'un merkezi otoriteye bağımlılığı ve b-money'nin para yaratma zorlukları gibi önceki sistemlerin zayıflıklarını gidermiştir. Sonuç, her düğümün her şeyi kendi başına doğrulayabildiği, kıtlığın garantilendiği (21 milyon adetle sınırlı) ve ihraç hızının önceden belirlendiği merkezi olmayan bir sistemdir.Bitcoin, yalnızca enerjiye (fizik kanunlarına) güvenen ilk pratik, merkezi olmayan dijital kıtlık çözümünü sunarak, dijital varlıkların potansiyelini değiştirdi. "Fikirler kurşun geçirmezdir" ve Bitcoin fikri, Satoshi'nin kodlanmış haliyle dünyaya saldığı "şişeden çıkan cin"dir. Bu, parayı devlet kontrolünden kurtarmaya bir adım daha yaklaştıran, zamanı gelmiş güçlü bir fikirdir.Kaynak

I'm joined by guests Praveen Perera, Future Paul & Ben Carman to go through the list.Bitcoin • Software Releases & Project Updates (00:01:29) Cove Wallet (00:18:14) Harbor.cash (00:35:45) Sparrow Wallet (00:37:05) BDK bdk_chain (00:37:52) Liana (00:38:24) Nunchuk Android (00:39:02) Bull Bitcoin Mobile (00:40:39) Blue Wallet (00:41:00) Bitkey App (00:43:21) FullyNoded (00:44:03) Zaprite (00:45:43) BoltzExchange (00:45:46) Padawan Wallet (00:46:23) Blockstream Green Android (00:46:37) Samourai Dojo (00:46:49) ESP-Miner (00:46:51) NBXplorer (00:47:12) Mempal• Poject Spotlight (00:47:23) DahLIAS (00:48:25) Manna Bitcoin (00:48:34) Darkwire (00:48:44) Parasite Pool (00:48:55) Blockpicker (00:49:10) LOCK Protocol (00:49:17) Sigbash (00:49:38) Arkade OS (00:50:09) Swift Bitcoin (00:50:36) Pythia (00:50:45) Arcana Seed Lodge (00:50:54) BIP47 Message Verifier (00:51:02) Traxe (00:51:08) Censorship Resistant (00:51:21) Bitcoin-4-AllVulnerability Disclosures (00:51:38) Coinbase data breach (00:54:07) Ledger Donjon (00:54:46) CVE-2023-21563 (00:55:59) BitpixiePrivacy & Other Related Bitcoin Projects • Software Releases & Project Updates (00:57:14) SimpleX (00:57:15) NomadNet (00:57:16) Sideband (00:57:17) Mullvad VPN Loader (00:58:17) Signal Desktop (00:58:20) Have I Been Pwned (00:58:22) KYCnot.me• Poject Spotlight (01:00:26) OniuxLightning + L2+ • Project Spotlight (01:00:39) Routstr (01:02:22) Lightning Blinder (01:02:32) Phoenixd MCP Server (01:03:27) Amboss Rails (01:03:48) Sixty Nuts (01:03:54) BTCNutServerBoosts (01:07:13) Shoutout to top boosters AVERAGE_GARY, hgw39, Rod Palmer, Chris, Hech, AVERAGE_GARY, Bob the Cow, Plunger & Homer Hodl.Links & Contacts:Website: https://bitcoin.review/Substack: https://substack.bitcoin.review/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhqNVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvkTelegram: https://t.me/BitcoinReviewPodEmail: producer@coinkite.comNostr & LN: ⚡nvk@nvk.org (not an email!)Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-97

Zooko has been thinking about building decentralized Chaumian ecash since the mid 1990s. When Bitcoin came out, he was the first cypherpunk to write a blog post about it. And today, he's honoring Satoshi's last wish of researching ZK proofs with Zcash. Time stamps: Introducing Zooko (00:00:55) Early Cypherpunk and Digital Cash Days (00:03:18) Cypherpunk vs. Cryptography Mailing List (00:03:52) Discovering Digital Cash and Chaum's Blind Signing (00:04:44) The Internet, BBS, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall (00:09:10) Growing Up with Technology in Eastern Europe (00:12:04) First Computers and Early Programming (00:13:02) Loading Games and Computer Limitations (00:14:05) Impact of Tariffs and Internet Access (00:16:47) Economies of Scale and Computer Conferences (00:18:28) Social Media, Privacy, and Information Overload (00:19:33) Twitter Blocking & Echo Chambers (00:21:06) Personal AI and Information Control (00:24:08) First Computer Memories and Speech Synthesis (00:28:55) Programming Languages: BASIC, Pascal, and C++ (00:31:15) Vocoder Technology and Privacy (00:32:27) Video Games and University Life (00:34:28) Science Fiction and Cypherpunk Literature (00:36:10) Working at DigiCash and Early Digital Currency (00:39:04) Nick Szabo, Social Scalability, and Economic Thought (00:46:27) AI-Generated Personas and Real-Life Community (00:52:42) Global Talent, Work Ethic, and Financial Management (00:55:51) David Chaum as a Boss and DigiCash's Downfall (01:00:06) Decentralizing Ecash and Early Bitcoin Attempts (01:04:50) Wei Dai, Crypto++ and Peer-to-Peer Innovation (01:06:19) Open Source Maintenance and Funding Challenges (01:10:00) Why Digital Cash Mattered in the 1990s (01:12:30) Cypherpunks, Remailers, and Privacy Motivation (01:13:46) Bitcoin's Early Days and Zooko's Initial Skepticism (01:19:55) Bitcoin Advocacy and Security Flaws (01:39:07) Zooko's Triangle and Naming Systems (01:43:31) Altcoins, Experimentation, and Maximalism (01:51:09) Bitcoin's 2013 Privacy Papers: ZeroCoin & ZeroCash (01:55:12) Funding Innovation and Open Source Economics (02:00:27) Zcash Launch, Sidechains, and Market Dynamics (02:03:40) Sponsors and Bitcoin Innovation Renaissance (02:09:01) Proof of Stake, Hybrid Models, and Cross Link (02:26:14) Network Sustainability and Burn Mechanisms (02:33:37) Quantum Resistance and Lost Coins (02:37:26) Peter Todd's Compute Node, Zcash Ceremony and Trusted Setup (02:42:19) Zero Knowledge Proofs and Counterfeiting Bug (03:05:35) Zcash Design Choices and Block Size (03:43:04) Bitcoin Blocksize War and Evolution (03:49:09) Zcash vs. Monero and Privacy Models (04:27:33) Tachyon: Sean Bowe's Scalable Privacy Breakthrough (04:08:22) Live Zcash Demo and Address Privacy (05:27:00) Zcash Mining, Liquidity, and DEX Integration (05:49:57) Decentralization, Transparency, and the Future (06:02:22) Closing Remarks and Podcast Wrap-Up (06:05:15)

In this episode, I chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin's future, what it's like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals. ––– Offers & Discounts –––

In this episode, Stephan discusses the latest updates on Fedimint with its founders Eric Sirion and Joschi. They delve into the concept of eCash, its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the differences between Fedimint and other systems like Cashu. The conversation highlights the real-world applications of Fedimint, recent updates including version 0.7, and the introduction of IROH, which simplifies the setup process. They also explore the importance of client agnosticism, the integration of LN URL and BOLT 12 for enhanced user experience, and the role of Lightning Gateways in facilitating transactions. The conversation also dives into the intricacies of Fedimint - a decentralized solution for Bitcoin custody and management. The speakers discuss the roles of clients and guardians, the ease of setting up a Fedimint, and the future of community adoption. They explore the comparative advantages of Fedimint over other Bitcoin solutions, including Liquid and custodial wallets, emphasizing the importance of privacy, trust, and decentralization in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Takeaways

Stephan chats with Steven Roose, CEO of SecondBTC, about Ark, a new Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that aims to simplify self-custodial payments. They discuss the challenges of onboarding new users to Bitcoin, the unique features of Ark compared to other solutions like Liquid and Cashu, and the importance of maintaining user control over funds. The conversation also touches on the recent Signet launch, scalability concerns, and practical use cases for Ark in facilitating Bitcoin transactions. Steven also explores future plans for the Mainnet launch, the possibility of competing ARC servers, and the implications of CTV and CheckSig from Stack on efficiency gains in the Bitcoin ecosystem.Takeaways

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Frank Trotter to the show. Frank is the president of Battle Bank, which is looking to revolutionize the digital-banking industry. Frank kicks off the show by sharing how he got his start in banking and how interest rates have changed over the decades due to various crises and bear markets. That leads to a discussion about the U.S.'s 10-year Treasury yield and why it has soared since the Federal Reserve cut rates. Frank also dives into EverBank, the direct-to-consumer online bank he co- founded in 1998 that amassed $28 billion in total assets. (1:40) Next, Frank explains what the current regulatory environment is like and how EverBank survived the dot-com bust. He then goes in depth on Battle Bank, which is focusing on the national direct-to-consumer branchless market. Frank covers Battle Bank's conservative strategy for lending money, whether environmentalism and politics have had any impact on lending to natural resource companies, and the specific advantages Battle Bank has over larger banks. (19:14) Finally, Frank talks about crypto acceptance at Battle Bank, "eCash" being ahead of its time in the 1990s, and the larger limitations of bitcoin that will impede it from becoming a reserve currency. He also gives his thoughts on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and its lofty goal of cutting $2 trillion in federal spending. And he closes the episode out by urging listeners to think about the future and ask themselves some tough questions. (37:25)

Marty sits down with Calle to discuss Cashu. Cashu: https://cashu.space/ Calle on Nostr: https://primal.net/calle 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Programming is art 5:36 - Zooming out on the struggle for freedom 10:23 - Dealing with the pace of change 14:20 - Unchained & Fold 16:13 - Financial privacy 20:43 - Chaumian ecash history 33:34 - Zaprite & SOTE 35:06 - Ecash on bitcoin 42:55 - Hash pools 48:45 - Interoperable systems 52:11 - We need more privacy and more devs 55:24 - Narrative and communication 1:00:45 - Magic stuff that just works 1:10:19 - Nostr as a gateway to bitcoin 1:17:21 - Wrap up Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Fold https://foldapp.com/marty Zaprite https://zaprite.com/tftc Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 6th, 2024.Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.Time Stamps:00:03:10-Trying to gain rough technical consensus on covenant proposals00:16:13-Cobra says developers are working to activate CTV00:22:53-Turning Tires into Bitcoin00:27:49-Legend of the Snail | Winner Announcement | $103,12900:37:45-Ecash on Bitcoin - Gandlaf thoughts on ecash, after working on cashu for 2 years01:06:45-The fascinating security model of dark web marketplaces01:11:21-SN release: direct payments to attached wallets, send fallbacks, lots of smalls01:17:37-Bitcoin Breaks 100K!01:20:46-Why do geniuses like Elon Musk and Sam Altman overlook Bitcoin?01:25:02-Sunday Survey: Do you believe in Aliens?01:30:47-Hackalajara Mixtape Vol 1 - Thriller ep01:32:12-Learning Resilience - Thriller post01:33:25-Top Stackers01:50:55-review - No More Inflation01:53:45-Silo - Season 2 | very interesting new seasonShoutout @Wumbo for Co-Producing SNL this week. Zap'em!We love the Fountain app for Lightning 2.0 podcasting, Send us a Boost, and we will read it on the next SNL.Find Car on NostrFollow Car on SNRead Thriller BitcoinFollow Thriller on NostrFollow Thriller on YouTubeContribute to ~buildersLearn more about PlebLabFollow Keyan on TwitterFollow Keyan on NostrFollow Keyan on SNFollow Stacker News on NostrLearn more about Stacker News

- AnchorWatch Becomes Lloyd's of London Coverholder https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anchorwatch-becomes-lloyds-london-coverholder-202100569.html - U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Sanctions Against Tornado Cash https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-appeals-court-overturns-sanctions-against-tornado-cash/ - Samourai Wallet & Tornado Cash Prosecutor Damian Williams to Step Down in December https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-wallet-tornado-cash-prosecutor-damian-williams-to-step-down-in-december/ - Donate: https://p2prights.org or https://primal.net/e/note1a2z4xhmyfkvtusdcswgck64lqew6puld77lwdnrumpgyvxh2srns7h2fmn - Bitmain Antminer Units Halted at U.S. Customs for Months https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitmain-antminer-units-halted-at-u-s-customs-for-months-report/ - Swan customers charged up to $125 Fortress 'Admin Fee' https://x.com/SwanBitcoin/status/1861566511011221754 https://x.com/Pledditor/status/1862318521239445779 - Ecash mints funded with Spillman channels: The ultimate nodeless Lightning wallet https://gist.github.com/lukechilds/307341239beac72c9d8cfe3198f9bfff https://arkdev.info/blog/bitcoin-virtual-channels/ https://dcgco.medium.com/bitcoin-scaling-agreement-at-consensus-2017-133521fe9a77 - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week Nicaragua | Journalist Arrested for Criticizing Rising Cost of Living The National Police arrested Nicaraguan journalist Elsbeth D'Anda last month for criticizing the rising cost of living on his television program La Cobertura. The regime loyalists deployed 20 officers and detained D'Anda at his home, confiscating his equipment before taking him to the notorious El Chipote prison. Several press freedom organizations have condemned the arbitrary detention as an attack on free expression. This arrest is the latest addition to a series of repressive measures by the Sandinista regime, which has crushed independent media through shutdowns, exiles, intimidations, and persecutions. FinancialFreedomReport.org - BlueWallet v7.0.5 is out. It comes with a variety of new goodies, including offline import support, CoinControl sorting, notification shortcuts, and more https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet/releases/tag/v7.0.5 - Olas v0.1.4: Instagram-like Nostr Client https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/olas-v0-1-4/ - Flotilla: Discord-like Nostr Client for Relay-based Communities https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/flotilla-v0-1/ - zapstore v0.1.6 improves background loading, fixes themed icons, allows sending error reports, and more. https://github.com/zapstore/zapstore/releases/tag/0.1.6 - Tor Browser v14.0.3 includes important security updates from Firefox https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-1403/ 0:00 - Intro 3:52 - Thanksgiving & message from Sahil 9:18 - Dashboard 10:34 - AnchorWatch Lloyd's Coverholder 15:48 - Tornado Cash sanctions overturned 19:03 - Tornado Cash/Samurai prosecutor stepping down 23:57 - Antminers halted at customs 27:48 - Swan customers charged $125 Fortress fee 31:27 - Ecash Spillman channels and scaling discussion 50:02 - HRF Story of the Week 52:31 - Boosts 57:22 - Software updates Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

- Bitcoin surpassed silver as the 8th largest asset in the world. Its market capitalization has reached $1.752 trillion, surpassing silver's $1.726 trillion. - Bitcoin Fog User Roman Sterlingov Gets 12.5 Years for Allegedly Running It Based on 'Junk Science' https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-fog-user-roman-sterlingov-gets-12-5-years-for-allegedly-running-it-based-on-junk-science/ - OpenSats Long-Term Support For m1sterc001guy https://opensats.org/blog/m1sterc001guy-receives-lts-grant - Mutiny Team: Introducing OpenSecret - the encrypted backend https://blog.opensecret.cloud/introducing-opensecret/ - Block announces Proto Mining division https://proto.xyz - Italy to water down its 42% cryptocurrency capital gains tax proposal https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-11-13/ - Bitkey partners with Blockchain.com and Azteco https://bitkey.build/welcoming-blockchain-com-and-azteco-as-bitkey-partners/ - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week Burma | International Payment Services Suspended for Citizens https://financialfreedomreport.org - Bitcoin Dev Kit team Q3 update https://bitcoindevkit.org/blog/_2024-q3-update/ - Tether unveils Tether Wallet Development Kit (WDK) https://wallet.tether.io - Nunchuk Android v1.9.54, iOS v1.9.58, and Desktop v1.9.40 now support COLDCARD as an inheritance key, add the option to 'send all remaining' for batch transactions, along with various fixes and improvements. - cashu.me improvements https://primal.net/e/note142j2cm47j75kjywdp5f9jkgr6gesu6d4mgsdx760a46aj9r7c63swljwl2 - ZEUS v0.9.2: Export Transaction History, BIP-353, BOLT 12 & Hardware Signer Improvements https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-9-2/ - Krux v24.11.0: Experimental Tamper Detection Tool & Other Improvements https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/krux-v24-11-0/ - Liana v8.0: Improved Setup Process, New Templates, BitBox02 Support https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-v8-0/ - RoboSats v0.7.2-alpha lets users test Nostr global order books by enabling the option in the configuration tab https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-2-alpha/ - LocalSend is a free and open-source, cross-platform tool for sharing files over the local WiFi network with secure end-to-end encryption https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-10-12/ - Improving Private Signal Calls: Call Links & More https://signal.org/blog/call-links/ - Mullvad VPN cancels remaining PayPal subscriptions to collect less user data https://mullvad.net/en/blog/remaining-paypal-subscriptions-are-being-canceled 0:00 - Intro 3:44- Don Lemon quitting Twitter 7:18 - Supercycle debate 25:39 - Dashboard 28:56 - Bitcoin passes silver 31:47 - Roman Sterlingov gets 12.5 years 38:36 - OpenSats 39:38 - OpenSecret 42:34 - Block Proto 44:29 - Gary might leave SEC 48:29 - Italy waters down cap gains 51:46 - Bitkey partnerships 56:49 - HRF Story of the Week 1:04:50 - BDK Q3 update 1:06:59 - Tether wallet dev kit 1:12:42 - Nunchuck and Cashu 1:16:39 - Ecash and consensus 1:27:23 - Boosts 1:31:10 - Software updates 1:38:19 - Trump and Polymarket 1:43:55 - Onion InfoWars Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and a leading advocate for Bitcoin's role in promoting freedom. In this episode, we discuss his work empowering activists under authoritarian regimes, the structural issues facing human rights funding, and how technology like Bitcoin are transforming the fight for liberty. We also get into the impact of peer-to-peer networks like Nostr, the evolution of Ecash, and the digital arms race between oppressive governments and freedom technologies. We cover forgotten global conflicts, the role of Western democracies, and how Bitcoin helps people survive hyperinflation and financial oppression.

Join us as Calle, the creator of Cashu Protocol, explores how Cashu enhances the Bitcoin Lightning Network by offering a privacy-focused solution for micropayments. We delve into key topics such as custodial vs. non-custodial Bitcoin solutions, Cashu's impact on network growth, and the future of Nostr integration with Bitcoin. Calle also explains how Cashu balances security with usability while aiming to promote global scalability and decentralization. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:04 - What motivated the creation of Cashu and its core value to the Bitcoin Lightning Network. 08:22 - How Cashu works on a basic level and its role in simplifying micropayments. 15:11 - How Cashu enhances privacy compared to other solutions within the Lightning Network. 22:26 - The challenges Cashu faces in driving user adoption and how they might be overcome. 22:49 - The difference between custodial and non-custodial Bitcoin solutions and why this matters. 30:13 - Why micropayments are more scalable with custodial solutions due to technical limitations. 32:31 - The role of decentralization in Cashu's future, especially given the involvement of custodians. 37:11 - How Cashu integrates with the Lightning Network to facilitate secure, private transactions. 48:40 - How Nostr can be used to prevent the centralization of DNS and what this means for Bitcoin. 54:17 - Technological innovations like atomic multi-hop payments and their significance. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Calle's X (Twitter) Account. Calle's Github. Calle's Nostr. Calle's Website. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. 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 Toyota Range Rover SimpleMining TastyTrade Daloopa American Express The Bitcoin Way Fundrise USPS Found Onramp Facet Public Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Philipp Bagus rejoins me to discuss his newest book, ‘Full Reserve Banking versus The Real Bills Doctrine'. This is his response to Juan Ramón Rallo, and in it we discuss:

Today we're talking about Bitcoin design and how to make products people love. In this conversation, Erik and Skyler discuss the concept of design and its application in the Bitcoin space. They explore the misconception that design is solely about aesthetics and highlight its utilitarian nature. They also delve into the psychology behind design and the importance of creating pleasant and intuitive user experiences. The conversation then shifts to the role of designers in the Bitcoin space and the challenges they face, such as the tendency to prioritize technology over people. They emphasize the need for designers to put the user first and iterate quickly based on user feedback. In this conversation, Jacob, Skyler, and Erik discuss the importance of user feedback and iteration in the design process. They highlight the value of creating working mock-ups in tools like Figma and gathering user feedback before investing in development. They emphasize the need for designers to be open to user insights and to constantly learn from how people interact with their designs. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building businesses in the Bitcoin space and the importance of understanding the limitations and potential use cases of the technology. They also express excitement about the potential of AI in design and the organic growth of the eCash protocol. Follow Erik on Twitter: @uxerik_ Follow Skyler on Twitter: @skyler_fs

In this episode, we have a panel from the recent CheatCode conference. This panel was titled A CheatCode for Payments, and was hosted by Natalie Brunell, with Calle (Cashu), Obi Nwosu (Fedi) & Ben Arc (LNBits). They discussed the past & present of Ecash, the power of lightning and the future of payments.  – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/a-cheatcode-for-payments This episode's sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth

“Right now, Lightning is not able to support billions of users around the world…when you add the 3 technologies together: Bitcoin, Lighting, and ecash, you have a solution that can give you incredible levels of privacy and scale to billions of users.”— Obi NwosuIn this episode, we have a panel from the recent CheatCode conference. This panel was titled A CheatCode for Payments, and was hosted by Natalie Brunell, with Calle (Cashu), Obi Nwosu (Fedi) & Ben Arc (LNBits). They discussed the past & present of Ecash, the power of lightning and the future of payments.- - - - This episode's sponsors:IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with SwanBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletCasa - Take control of your digital wealth-----WBD802 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.