Software is fluid. Hardware is unforgiving. That’s why products like cars & microwaves resisted software updates (until now!) @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Paul explore the hidden tension in software vs. hardware thinking in BR092.

The browser-based #nostr experiment phase needs to end. @Paul & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discuss why devs should prioritize native apps instead of defaulting to extensions. [BR092]

Building a cool #Bitcoin project? 🛠️ We want you on the show! Bitcoin.Review is looking for new guests to bring on the show, to go over the list and share updates on their project(s). Contact producer@coinkite.com.

Although risks remain, #Bitcoin UX has come a long way. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 recalls early Bitcoin days when wallets lacked basic address validation - leading to accidental burns, and @Paul shares a meme that highlights why security matters. [BR092]

UTXO management powered by AI? 🤯 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Paul discuss how AI tools could soon bypass Core's development bottlenecks, and may enable development of bespoke tools for businesses and individuals. [BR092]

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@DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Paul shed some light on a useful audience question about tx sizes. [BR092]

Q: Does a passphrase protect against a malicious hardware wallet? 🛡️ A: Yes * (* A malicious device may still leak the passphrase via radio/Bluetooth. A fully offline device minimizes risk.) Reproducible source code helps verify security. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 explains in BR092.

Umbrel v1.4.0-beta.1 turns your node into a full-blown home cloud. 🌩️ But @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 warns: if you're using Umbrel for #Bitcoin, keep it separate from cloud storage. Mix them, and you might leak both your sats & your nudes. 😶 [BR092]

How would you do a 2-of-3 shared account in fiat? 🤔 Bitcoin Keeper’s multisig lets you build it natively on #Bitcoin—no banks, no permission needed. Austin Bitcoin Design Club reviewed the UX, and @Paul & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discuss in BR089. #selfcustody

COLDCARD Edge firmware has Miniscript support, but where are the users? 👀 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 explains why it’s not merged into master—lack of demand, testing, and real-world usage. [BR089]

Office WiFi dies. No Slack. No chat. Even on the same LAN. 🤦‍♂️ Reticulum MeshChat flips that paradigm—off-grid, last-mile, unstoppable comms. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Paul explore its power in BR089.

Inheritance keys after time locks: A great feature for long-term #Bitcoin holders, but UTXO rotation with every spend could create privacy risks for users. 🚫 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discusses the implications with @Paul in BR092.

🚨 Another day, another Trust Wallet exploit... This time? A targeted attack on users visiting adult sites. Phantom & Trust Wallet browsers were reportedly compromised. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Paul discuss the story in BR092.

“Go hard on UX or go hard on cypherpunk. Just don’t get caught in the middle.” - @Paul Paul & @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discuss the trade-offs in Bitcoin UX, Mutiny’s lessons, and why you must choose: 1️⃣ Max UX 2️⃣ Max cypherpunk. [BR092]

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🎙️👇 NVK & Future Paul discuss the impact of Nostr Wallet Connect - a one-button solution to authenticate your Lightning wallet across apps, without sharing private info.

Trident Wallet has arrived – offering next-level vault security, without the complexity. Bitcoin Dev Kit, Rust, absolute timelocks, a clever use of nLockTime... @Rob Hamilton takes us under the hood of Trident in BR091.

Mobile wallets? Good for a beer. Bad for your stack. 🍺 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 breaks down why mobile wallets are great for small payments but a terrible idea for serious #Bitcoin transactions. Use a desktop, verify addresses, and keep your funds secure. 🛡️ [BR091]

When does it make sense to open-source Bitcoin security tools? @Rob Hamilton discusses with @craigraw the balance between security, business strategy, and the open-source ethos in #Bitcoin as it relates to Trident Wallet. [BR091]

Will #Bitcoin UTXOs become a scarce asset? @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 argues that individual ownership will wane, with a shift to UTXOs being owned by larger entities and families. @Rob Hamilton & @craigraw weigh in on BR091.

"FOSS-washing" is real. Many claim to support open-source, but keep their core tech behind closed doors. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 discusses market incentives, FOSS sustainability, and the need for new funding models in BR091.