What happens if a soft fork (such as CTV) were activated by 50% of the hash rate, but rejected by the rest? @Rob Hamilton explains how this would play out, ultimately resulting in a chain split. [BR096]

The OP_RETURN debate raises both protocol and governance questions. While @Rob Hamilton sees merit in having multiple implementations, he flags potential gaps in developer hygiene between alternative implementations vs #Core release practices. Full conversation in BR096.

The OP_RETURN debate may be distracting from a far more existential threat to #Bitcoin. The Samourai Wallet case could set precedent on whether node operation is legal in the US. ⚖️ @craigraw urges us to focus on the real fight in BR095.

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I’m joined by guests Rob Hamilton, Craig Raw & Matt Odell to go through the list.

Odell weighs in on the OP_RETURN debate, explaining why he believes node runners should be given more configurability, not less. 👇

Prototyping future #Bitcoin upgrades on mainnet using policy signers? ✅ Taplocks offer a way to emulate CTV/CAT today (and transition seamlessly if/when the soft fork activates) @Rijndael gives a deep dive with @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rob Hamilton in BR095.

Ephemeral anchors recently dropped in Bitcoin Core v29! 🚀 No more fee baking in pre-signed txs. You can now "delegate" fee payment post-signature. Better for Lightning, covenants and more. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rijndael & @Rob Hamilton unpack it in BR095.

💸 Treasury privacy isn't (just) about hiding from the state - it's about protecting internal ops. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 outlines @Coinkite's shift to CoinJoin - balancing UTXO management, tax friction, and internal visibility risks - with @Rijndael and @Rob Hamilton in BR095.

Is Cashu an L2 or an L3? While this may be debated (and @calle might disagree!), @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael argue that #Cashu is the "perfect L3" - generally using lightning for settlement, whilst offering a different trust model and features. [BR095]

Agentic coding tools are entering YOLO mode 😵‍💻 “I don't want to install this NPM package—just take my machine.” @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Rijndael joke (but not really) about how fast YOLO coding is becoming the norm in BR095.

Are ETFs and MSTR another form of custodial "second layer"? 🤔 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rijndael and @Rob Hamilton give their take on this question in BR095.

Is the JoinMarket Jam GUI dependency on Node.js a security risk for #Bitcoin users? @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 thinks so. He's requesting a new GUI with "sane dependencies" and is willing to participate in funding its development. Calling all developers! 🛠️ [BR095]

DIY automation? ✅ ESP32. Securing your #bitcoin? 🚫 ESP32 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 highlights the fundamental difference in design and purpose, and warns against trusting your keys to a chip not built for secrecy. NVK, @Rob Hamilton & @Rijndael discuss ESP32 and its appropriate use cases in BR095.

Bitcoin's greatest strength? It just works. Despite the initial poor reception by cryptographers, #Bitcoin managed to thrive, grow and develop to this day. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rob Hamilton and @Rijndael discuss their thoughts on why this is in BR095.

Q: What are opcodes in #Bitcoin? A: They’re the functions that tell the network how coins can move. (And you’re using them whether you know it or not.) From multisig to CTV, @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rob Hamilton & @Rijndael give the ELI5 on opcodes in BR095.

🔐 COLDCARD just got a HUGE upgrade! COLDCARD Co-sign lets you do 2-of-3 multisig with yourself - while enforcing spending limits, whitelisted outputs, and time-based constraints, all locked behind a policy key. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rijndael , and @Rob Hamilton break it down in BR095.

SHOWJI phones ship with trojan apps designed to steal crypto. 🚨 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 highlights the risk of Chinese platforms, and the false sense of safety around ESP32 and MediaTek. Design priorities are different - and that matters. [BR095]

Cove 0.3.0 just dropped! 🚀 🔑 BIP329 upgrade (now with accounting fields) 🔁 TAPSIGNER support 👀 Watch unconfirmed txns 📱 Simple UX 🪙 Future coin control Could Cove be the starter wallet to rule them all? @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Rob Hamilton and @Rijndael discuss the project in BR095.

Are you a C# dev looking to sink your teeth into a cool #bitcoin project? There’s a bounty out for building a Cashu plugin for @BTCPay Server , backed by Open Cash Foundation and @Rijndael . ⚡️ Cashu + BTCPay = private ecash payments for merchants. Time to build! [BR095]

Milestone achieved for the Krux team, who just pulled off the first air-gapped PGP signature using the NIST P-256 curve (secp256r1). 🔐🚀 @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 backs it as a rare ESP32 project worth supporting. Hear why in BR095.

Why isn't the #Bitcoin mailing list on #nostr yet?! 📨 It’s the perfect public, decentralized solution - and could be a catalyst for new development. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Rijndael lay out the opportunity in BR095.