π³οΈ Indexing: ββββββββββ 5%
ποΈ Building: ββββββββββββββββββββ 95%
@BLUESKY and @Rob Hamilton discuss the futility of engaging in politics versus building tools to free humanity in BR089.
Bitcoin.Review
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A Podcast and Newsletter review of Bitcoin Software updates and related topics with NVK and guests.
"The best thing technologists can do is make the life of the anti-technologists impossible." π₯
~NVK
@BLUESKY , @craigraw & @Rob Hamilton discuss the war on digital freedom in BR089.
(Donate to P2Prights.org to help defend non-custodial tools & devs from government overreach!)
Is base chain privacy possible without compromising #Bitcoin's supply?
The fixed supply remains auditable because every UTXO is public. Avoiding privacy trade-offs like inflation risks ensure Bitcoin's limited supply .
@BLUESKY , @Rob Hamilton & @craigraw explore the dynamics in BR089.
COLDCARDβs approach: #Bitcoin only, no vendor lock-in, and a secure element chip capable of reliably safeguarding your funds.
@BLUESKY highlights trade-offs in hardware wallet design between different manufacturers in BR089.
π¨ Vulnerability in WabiSabi coinjoin protocol exposes users to deanonymization risks π¨
@BLUESKY , @craigraw and @Rob Hamilton discuss the vulnerability, and share their scepticism about the state of the WabiSabi coinjoin protocol despite claims that the issue has been fixed. [BR089]
Donβt reinvent the wheel when it comes to #bitcoin security.
Core has been reviewed to death for a reason. Proven solutions, even with trade-offs, are better than unproven ones.
@BLUESKY , @Rob Hamilton & @craigraw break it down in BR089.
Different hardware wallets, radically different protocols.
#Lark, built to replace Python-based HWI, ensures better integration and user experience for Sparrow Wallet.
@craigraw talks learnings and insights in BR089.
Seed QRs can be dangerous. Cameras everywhere - from TVs to security systems - can leak your backup.
@Rob Hamilton argues that seed-level operations should be high friction for security, while @BLUESKY suggests more sophisticated solutions like as BitKey are superior options. [BR089]
Big things happening in the world of #bitcoin inheritance planning as @Bitcoin Keeper introduces inheritance keys secured using Miniscript. π
@BLUESKY and @Rob Hamilton discuss the latest update by @Ben Kaufman and the team in BR089.
Bad entropy attacks are rare but devastating.πͺ¦
Single sig wallets are low-hanging fruit. Multisig setups and passphrases increase security, making brute-force attacks prohibitively difficult.
@BLUESKY , @craigraw & @Rob Hamilton discuss defending against these types of attacks. [BR089]
Complex multisig can add security through obscurity, but every choice leaves its mark, and trade-offs remain.
@BLUESKY , @craigraw , and @Rob Hamilton dive into the pros and cons of unusual multisig setups in BR089.
Are you a 12 word or 24 word maxi?
A often overlooked benefit of 24 words is that you can split a seed plate - 12 words on each side - which renders it unbreakable by brute force if one part is discovered.
@BLUESKY gives his pitch for 24 words over12 words for single sig in BR089.
COLDCARD and Jade simplify PSPT workflows with full-file transfers. Trezor and Ledger, on the other hand, break it into parts, requiring more steps.
@craigraw sheds some light on the complexities involved in building the Lark app for interacting with hardware wallets in BR089.
π BR089 - Lark, Security Tradeoffs Masterclass, Bitcoin Quantum Risks, WabiSabi Deanonymization, Core Txn Broadcast, Better Wallet Migration, Scaling Bitcoin, Bullish Sentiments + MORE ft. @craigraw , @Rob Hamilton & @BLUESKY
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Craig talks through the complexities of working with all the various protocols and systems used by different hardware wallets when building Lark. ππΌ
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I'm joined by guests Craig Raw and Rob Hamilton to go through the list.Major/Urgent Vulnerability Disclosures (00:01:18) Transaction-Relay Throughp...
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Podcast Episode Β· Bitcoin.Review Podcast with NVK & Guests Β· December 13, 2024 Β· 2h 3m

πBitcoin.Review Podcast
Bitcoin Review Podcast BR089 - Lark, Security Tradeoffs Masterclass, Bitcoin Quantum Risks, WabiSabi Deanonymization, Core Txn Broadcast, Better Wallet Migration, Scaling Bitcoin, Bullish Sentiments + MORE ft. Craig & Rob
Iβm joined by guests Craig Raw and Rob Hamilton to go through the list.

BR089 - Lark, Security Tradeoffs Masterclass, Bitcoin Quantum Risks, WabiSabi Deanonymization, Core Txn Broadcast, Better Wallet Migration, Scaling Bitcoin, Bullish Sentiments + MORE ft. Craig & Rob
Iβm joined by guests Craig Raw and Rob Hamilton to go through the list.
Nostr's low barrier to entry stands in sharp contrast to Bitcoinβs early days, where trades happened at Starbucks with IRC price checks.
@BLUESKY highlights how #nostr's design simplifies adoption AND revolutionizes payments in BR083.
#Nostr removes the need for accounts - just generate a key and you're good to go.
@nvk and @Kieran of @zap.stream dive into the benefits of this on live content in BR082.
Google Wave. Google Circles. Dead products, but not bad ones.
Could #nostr revive selective content visibility with MLS?
@hodlbod discusses the potential in BR079.