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Time stamps:
Introduction (00:00:56)
Michael Saylor & Paranoid Crypto Anarchy (00:01:20)
Bitcoin Block Size Discussion (00:03:10)
Ossification of Bitcoin (00:04:09)
Challenges of Second Layer Solutions (00:05:31)
Botanics and Spider Chain (00:08:15)
Practicality of Innovations (00:09:44)
State of the Lightning Network (00:10:14)
Liquidity Management in Lightning (00:15:43)
Drivechains as a Solution (00:17:00)
Cultural Complacency in Bitcoin (00:19:15)
The Bull Market vs. Bear Market Metrics (00:20:42)
Concerns Over Bitcoin Custodianship (00:22:43)
Long-Term Perspective on Bitcoin Governance (00:24:33)
Stablecoins in Conference Travel (00:25:42)
Privacy Tools and Adoption Challenges (00:28:15)
Rollups vs. Sidechains (00:30:12)
Monero and Litecoin as Non-Scams (00:31:57)
Scaling Challenges in Bitcoin (00:36:10)
Economic Perspective on Bitcoin Spam (00:37:43)
The Future of Bitcoin Fees (00:39:01)
Tail Mission Concept (00:40:05)
Bitcoin's 21 Million Cap (00:40:41)
Bitcoin Cash Block Size Discussion (00:41:34)
Technological Improvements Impact (00:42:35)
Node Running Costs (00:43:17)
Benchmarking Bitcoin Nodes (00:44:37)
Zero Knowledge Proofs for Wallets (00:45:47)
Bitcoin Maximalism and Rhetoric (00:47:29)
Research on Mempool Data (00:49:10)
Self-Custody Consulting Services (00:50:18)
Favorite Hardware Wallets (00:51:26)
ColdCard Controversy (00:53:16)
Quantum Computing Threat (00:55:51)
The Ethereum DAO Moment (00:58:17)
Inevitable Hard Forks (00:58:23)
Ossification and Authority (00:58:49)
Node Upgrade Lag (00:59:26)
Future Hard Fork Feasibility (01:00:19)
Finding Excitement in Bitcoin (01:00:31) -
The recent ColliderScript research paper is a game changer: it enables Bitcoin covenants at a high cost, but without requiring any soft fork. It's the most remarkable breakthrough since BitVM and co-author Avihu M. Levy is here to explain how it works!
Time stamps:
Introduction (00:00:45)
Avihu M. Levy's Background in Bitcoin (00:02:25)
Covenants in Bitcoin (00:03:43)
Impact of Taproot Upgrade (00:06:07)
Research Renaissance in Bitcoin (00:08:42)
Debate on Taproot's Impact (00:09:18)
ColliderScript Paper Overview (00:12:21)
Covenants and Script Limitations (00:14:09)
Bridging Script Worlds (00:16:11)
Importance of Covenants (00:17:34)
Covenants and Scaling (00:22:23)
Community Sentiment on Covenants (00:23:45)
Research and Development for Covenants (00:25:07)
Concerns About Covenants (00:25:48)
Predicting the Impact of Taproot (00:26:26)
Funding for Covenant Research (00:28:42)
ColliderScript Overview (00:29:44)
Background on ColliderScript Development (00:30:30)
Future Improvements for Collider Script (00:33:21)
Motivation Behind Collider Script (00:36:18)
Community Demand for Simplified Solutions (00:39:07)
Starkware's Goals and Community Perception (00:40:27)
Avihu's Bitcoin Journey (00:40:33)
Technological Readiness (00:41:43)
Bitcoin vs Ethereum (00:42:01)
Importance of STARKs (00:42:45)
Closing Remarks (00:43:27) -
Mangler du episoder?
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Time stamps:
Introducing David A. Johnston (00:00:51)
David's Bitcoin Journey (00:02:34)
Bitcoin 2.0 Discussion (00:02:54)
Mastercoin and ICOs (00:05:31)
Community Reactions to Digital Assets (00:06:31)
Bitcoin's Ideological Divide (00:07:46)
The Bitcoin 2.0 Panel (00:09:00)
Emergence of Ethereum (00:09:30)
Irreconcilable Differences (00:10:08)
Freedom Maximalism (00:10:28)
Toxicity in the Community (00:11:14)
Collaboration in Early Bitcoin (00:12:20)
Censorship in Development (00:13:27)
Market Evolution and Bitcoin's Value (00:16:00)
Comparing Bitcoin 2.0 Projects (00:19:42)
Ethereum's Egalitarian Approach (00:20:24)
The Golden Trinity (00:22:04)
Vitalik's Vision for Ethereum (00:23:06)
Ethereum vs. Omni (00:24:02)
Vitalik's Bitcoin Roots (00:25:23)
Decentralized Exchanges (00:26:34)
Challenges of Omni Protocol (00:27:31)
Bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum (00:28:53)
Diversity in Blockchain Approaches (00:31:08)
Jeff Garzik's Contributions (00:32:09)
Scaling Bitcoin (00:34:43)
Interoperability of Networks (00:37:46)
Future of Scaling and Privacy (00:38:07)
Johnston's Law (00:39:13)
The Future of Decentralized AI (00:39:23)
User Experience and Adoption (00:40:32)
The Importance of Non-Custodial Solutions (00:41:37)
Open Source AI Progress (00:42:42)
Large Language Models and Smart Agents (00:43:38)
Emergence of Personal AI Tools (00:44:48)
Global Adoption of Open Source AI (00:45:56)
Political Attention on Bitcoin (00:46:56)
Bitcoin's Independence from the State (00:48:31)
Crypto Anarchism and Economic Principles (00:50:06)
Resurgence of Ron Paul’s Ideas (00:52:38)
Building Alternatives to the State (00:56:06)
The Income Tax and Centralization (00:57:19)
Reduction of State Competition (00:58:33)
Decentralized Federal System (00:59:45)
Prosperity and Stability (01:00:35)
Bitcoin as a Model (01:00:49)
Innovation in the U.S. (01:01:02)
Ethereum's Regulatory Clarity (01:02:02)
Capital Flow in Crypto (01:03:03)
Interviewing Erik Voorhees (01:03:27)
Block Size Wars Overview (01:06:34)
Ethereum's Emergence (01:08:58)
Scaling Proposals (01:10:09)
Political Polarization (01:10:28)
Forking and Community Separation (01:11:17)
Religious Context of Bitcoin (01:12:28)
Diplomatic Approach to Disagreements (01:13:40)
Bitcoin Cash and Core Developer Collaboration (01:14:41)
Starlink and Internet Access (01:16:09)
Decentralization and Ideological Divides (01:17:23)
Decentralization of Bitcoin Mining (01:18:28)
AI and Bitcoin Integration (01:19:25)
User Experience in Bitcoin Transactions (01:21:36)
AI as a Personal Assistant (01:22:46)
Smart Agents and Economic Actions (01:29:49)
Discoverability and User Intent (01:30:53)
Transaction Issues in Crypto (01:31:58)
Messaging with Zcash (01:33:03)
AI and Personal Efficiency (01:34:07)
Decentralized Intelligence (01:36:21)
Phil Zimmermann's Influence (01:37:34)
Skepticism Towards AI Surveillance (01:38:39)
Open Source AI Developments (01:40:52)
Decentralization in AI Hardware (01:44:32)
Chip Manufacturing Landscape (01:45:39)
Future of ASIC Production (01:48:16)
Techno Optimism and Decentralized Acceleration (01:50:40)
Future of Bitcoin (01:52:49)
Adoption in High Inflation Countries (01:56:26)
Mass Adoption Timeline (01:58:36)
Stablecoins vs Bitcoin (02:00:58)
First Steps to Bitcoin Adoption (02:02:09)
Retrospective on Omni and Ethereum (02:05:39)
The Importance of Private Keys (02:08:40)
Transitioning to Decentralized Systems (02:09:46)
The Origin of Counterparty and Omni (02:11:02)
Market Resilience and Early Projects (02:12:55)
Entrepreneurship and Experimentation (02:14:08)
Health and Personal Transformation (02:16:09)
Morpheus and Other Open Source Projects (02:17:14) -
Time stamps:
Introduction (00:00:47)
David's Background and Media Interest (00:02:27)
Transition to Trump Support (00:03:37)
Historic Casascius Bitcoin Moment (00:04:36)
Conference Tensions (00:06:02)
Trump's Speech and Bitcoin (00:09:21)
Missed Opportunities with Elon (00:11:42)
Trump's Positive Reception (00:12:47)
Understanding the Bitcoin Transition Team (00:14:55)
Bitcoin as Real Estate (00:16:28)
Transition Team's Bitcoin Ownership (00:17:31)
Elon Musk's Influence on Bitcoin (00:19:16)
Mars and Bitcoin Transactions (00:21:00)
Mainstream Acceptance of Bitcoin (00:22:39)
Importance of Voting (00:24:59)
Potential Legislative Changes (00:26:09)
Regulatory Challenges for Crypto (00:27:19)
Business Case for Crypto Services (00:28:42)
The Political Reset (00:31:13)
Trump's Political Legacy (00:32:18)
Bitcoin's Political Opportunity (00:33:32)
Grassroots Support for Bitcoin (00:34:46)
Immediate Goals for the Bitcoin Community (00:36:11)
Bitcoin Education in Schools (00:37:29)
The Risks of Political Dependency (00:40:31)
Bitcoin's Apolitical Nature (00:41:29)
Empowering Individuals in Bitcoin Advocacy (00:45:06)
Celebrating Ross Ulbricht's Freedom (00:46:17)
Discussion on Commuting Sentences (00:47:33)
Snowden's Situation (00:48:42)
Silent Payments Feature (00:51:15)
Lightning Network Sentiment (00:53:04)
Privacy and Scalability Protocol (00:55:13)
Information Asymmetry in Bitcoin (00:56:54)
Self-Custody and Trump (00:59:04)
Bitcoin Made in the USA (01:01:09)
Geopolitical Competition in Mining (01:04:25)
The Importance of Hardware in Mining (01:05:43)
Tariffs and National Security (01:06:15)
Investment in Semiconductor Foundries (01:06:44)
Bitcoin's Cypherpunk Roots (01:07:39)
Driving Bitcoin Adoption (01:09:45)
Price Prediction Clarification (01:11:27)
Market Capitalization of Gold (01:12:44)
Current Bitcoin Demand Concerns (01:14:44)
Future of Bitcoin as Collateral (01:15:33)
Debate on Bitcoin's Monetary Policy (01:17:07)
Soft Forks and Economic Majority (01:18:59)
Dynamic Nature of Mining Profitability (01:19:57)
The Dynamics of Bitcoin (01:20:59)
Historical Context of Bitcoin (01:22:22)
Preserving Bitcoin's History (01:24:56)
Political Engagement and Bitcoin (01:25:47)
Impact of Political Choices on Bitcoin (01:30:25)
Bitcoin Policy Institute (01:35:17)
Selling Bitcoin Magazine? (01:36:51)
Self-Custody Concerns (01:38:13)
Puerto Rico as a Safe Haven (01:38:30)
Trump and the Deep State (01:39:15)
Trump's Business Perspective (01:40:15)
Upcoming Abu Dhabi Conference (01:41:32)
Nation-State Bitcoin Reserves (01:42:52)
Preparing for Trump's Election (01:44:10)
Call to Vote (01:44:33)
Final Thoughts Before Election Night (01:46:36) -
Time stamps:
Introducting Josh & Chris (00:00:50)
Criticism of Zcash (00:01:44)
Origins of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (00:02:18)
Technological Challenges (00:04:00)
Need for Internet Cash (00:05:45)
Radicalization & Maximalism (00:07:01)
Evolution of Zcash Addresses (00:08:19)
Transparent vs. Shielded Addresses (00:09:00)
Misconceptions About Transparent Addresses (00:12:14)
Zcash's Unique Development Story (00:13:12)
The Trusted Setup Ceremony (00:14:04)
Price and Perception Issues (00:15:35)
Impact of ASIC Miners on Zcash (00:17:18)
Market Dynamics and Tokenomics (00:18:21)
User Experience Developments (00:19:30)
Integration with Wallets (00:20:54)
Historical Context of Zcash (00:23:51)
Community Collaboration (00:24:34)
Zero-Sum Game Myth (00:25:40)
Toxicity in the Privacy Space (00:27:14)
Influence of Zcash (00:29:13)
Technical Challenges and Innovations (00:31:18)
Implementation Insights (00:32:48)
Concerns Over Security (00:34:15)
Cryptographic Challenges and Disclosure (00:36:43)
Privacy Concerns in Bitcoin (00:37:49)
Engineering Confidence in Zcash (00:38:34)
Zcash's Relationship with Ethereum (00:39:44)
Competition and Innovation in Crypto (00:41:53)
Market Perception of Meme Coins (00:42:29)
The Gutenberg Moment for Money (00:44:00)
Zero-Sum Mindset in Crypto (00:46:35)
Diversity in the Crypto Ecosystem (00:49:10)
Zcash's Competitive Edge (00:51:12)
Innovation within Zcash (00:53:39)
The Evolution of Bitcoin Maximalism (00:55:03)
Technological Edge and Zcash (00:57:01)
Development Funding and Governance (00:59:25)
Transparency in Social Contracts (01:01:38)
Linkability of Bitcoin Transactions (01:02:51)
Privacy Challenges in Bitcoin (01:05:06)
Degradation of Bitcoin Privacy (01:06:28)
Adversarial Design in Zcash (01:08:00)
Tracing Transparent Zcash Transactions (01:10:31)
Future of Bitcoin Privacy (01:13:25)
Zcash Shielded Assets (01:14:27)
Bitcoin's Privacy Evolution (01:14:47)
Zcash's Potential (01:15:56)
Decentralization Concerns (01:16:36)
Growth of Zcash Community (01:17:07)
Audience Questions (01:18:01)
Recursive DHDC Implementation (01:19:11)
Quantum Resistance (01:20:02)
Proof of Stake Proposal (01:22:10)
Security Enhancements (01:23:02)
Environmental Concerns (01:26:15)
Mining vs. Proof of Stake (01:27:14)
Zcash's Future (01:28:22)
Zcash's Michael Saylor Figure (01:30:44)
Community Building (01:31:29)
Long-term Perspective (01:33:21)
Closing Remarks and Gratitude (01:33:58)
Encouragement to Follow Zcash Developments (01:35:26)
Disclaimer and Listener Engagement (01:36:05)
Humorous Interaction and Trolls (01:36:36)
Economic Cost of Spam (01:37:04) -
Time stamps:
Introducing Polto & Darko (00:00:50)
Top Hardware Wallets (00:01:33)
Trade-offs in Multi-Signature Wallets (00:02:06)
Importance of Secure Elements (00:03:25)
Passphrase Usage and Security (00:04:37)
Confusion Around Passphrases (00:06:06)
Backing Up Passphrases (00:07:14)
BIP 39 and Passphrase Features (00:08:02)
Derivation of Wallet Addresses (00:09:39)
Standardization of HD Wallets (00:10:01)
Best Practices for Backups (00:11:19)
Verifying Recovery Procedures (00:12:06)
User Experiences with Backups (00:12:57)
Full Node Users (00:15:31)
Historical Context of Hardware Wallets (00:17:15)
Trade-offs in Hardware Wallet Design (00:18:15)
Open Source Developments (00:20:35)
Secure Elements and Verification Concerns (00:22:43)
Understanding Secure Elements in Wallets (00:22:48)
Ledger Wallet Features (00:24:08)
Using Seed Signer with Satochip Smart Cards (00:24:41)
Open Source Secure Element Development (00:25:53)
Challenges in Hardware Wallet Evolution (00:26:38)
Miniscript Support in Hardware Wallets (00:27:30)
Complexity of Multi-Signature Setups (00:28:45)
Standardization in Multi-Sig Wallets (00:29:46)
Experimental Nature of Taproot Mini Script (00:30:45)
Using Phones as Signing Devices (00:32:12)
Security of Bitcoin-Only Wallets (00:34:38)
Attack Surfaces in Multi-Coin Wallets (00:35:06)
Specter DIY vs Other DIY Wallets (00:39:10)
Entropy Modification in Seed Generation (00:40:04)
Trust Assumptions in Proprietary Devices (00:42:30)
Limitations of the Passport Wallet (00:43:50)
Introduction to Specter DIY Wallet (00:46:14)
Pricing of Specter DIY (00:46:43)
Development of Secure Element Boards (00:47:02)
Client Consultation for Bitcoin Security (00:48:03)
Multi-Signature Wallet Recommendations (00:48:30)
Considerations for Children Inheriting Bitcoin (00:50:21)
Using Liana for Bitcoin Management (00:51:00)
Risks of Pre-Signed Transactions (00:52:43)
Adapting to the Bitcoin Network (00:53:00)
ETF vs. Self-Custody (00:53:25)
Role of Co-Signers in Multi-Signature Wallets (00:53:58)
Future of Bitcoin and Exciting Innovations (00:57:59)
Concerns About Drivechains (00:58:45)
Consensus Mechanisms in Bitcoin (01:00:33)
User Activated Soft Forks (01:02:42)
Key Rotation in Multi-Signature Wallets (01:06:00)
Emerging Solutions in Multi-Signature Technology (01:06:41)
SLIP39 and Shamir Secret Sharing (01:08:05)
Shamir Secret Sharing Implementation (01:09:16)
Multi-Sig vs. Shamir (01:10:44)
Importance of Multi-Sig (01:12:01)
3-2-1 Backup Strategy (01:13:20)
Tamper Evident Storage (01:14:15)
Annual Backup Verification (01:15:24)
Using Passphrases with Multi-Sig (01:16:14)
Backup Complexity Risks (01:17:12)
Traveling with Backups (01:19:43)
Customs and Crypto Assets (01:22:08)
Workshops on Multi-Sig (01:25:14)
Node Importance in Bitcoin (01:25:53)
Hardware Wallet Recommendations (01:26:51)
Blockstream Green Discussion (01:29:07)
Trusted Co-Signers Network (01:31:27)
Legal Restrictions in Switzerland (01:31:37)
Contacting FINMA (01:32:08)
Frustrations with Regulatory Definitions (01:32:50)
Backup Principles (01:33:49)
Closing Remarks (01:34:12)
Recaping the Best Practices for Bitcoin Storage (01:34:26) -
Andrey Sabelnikov has a history with the CryptoNote protocol, and even worked under pseudonymous Monero grandfather Nicholas von Saberhagen. Recently, he built Zano with Pavel Nikienkov. It's a protocol for issuing tokens with good privacy.
Time Stamps:
Introducing Andrey & Pavel (00:00:54)
What is Zano? (00:02:46)
Hybrid Consensus Mechanism (00:04:50)
Challenges of Proof of Stake (00:07:15)
Security Aspects of Consensus (00:10:27)
Cost of Attacks on Consensus (00:13:13)
Nation-State Threats (00:15:09)
Open Source Development (00:18:00)
User Control and System Integrity (00:20:07)
User Interface (21:24)
Decentralization in Zano (21:51)
Mobile Application Concerns (22:30)
Integration with Cake Wallet & Bitcoin.com (23:13)
Sideshift & Starkware (24:31)
Introduction to Zano (25:59)
Zano's Technology Overview (26:40)
History with Monero (27:40)
Collaboration with Monero Developers (29:51)
Background in Bitcoin? (31:44)
Nicholas von Saberhagen's Role in Monero & Zano (32:55)
Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Satoshi (35:19)
Support from Nicholas von Saberhagen (36:02)
Addressing Community Drama (38:28)
Defending Developers Against Conspiracy Theories (40:24)
The Negative Narrative Around Privacy (00:42:10)
Infighting in the Privacy Field (00:43:06)
Polarization Among Blockchain Projects (00:43:51)
Criticism of Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake (00:44:34)
Historical Innovations in Privacy Projects (00:45:51)
Community Dynamics in Crypto Projects (00:47:41)
Privacy as a Niche Market (00:49:34)
Tribalism in Wallet Choices (00:50:16)
Misconceptions About Monero's Origins (00:51:13)
Support and Community in Early Crypto (00:55:14)
Comparing Zano and Monero (00:59:38)
Zano Token Issuance and Privacy (01:02:45)
Monero's Privacy Advantages (01:03:14)
Future of Zano's Privacy (01:04:48)
Appreciation of Honesty (01:05:29)
Liquidity and Usability (01:06:18)
Building Private Stablecoins (01:07:50)
Consensus Mechanism Comparison (01:08:39)
Debating Consensus Models (01:09:45)
Market Influence of Discussion (01:11:51)
Privacy of Issued Assets (01:12:30)
Zano Wallet Experiment (01:14:51)
Batch Transactions Limitations (01:15:36)
Technological Limitations Explained (01:19:18)
Decentralization and Project Economics (01:20:34)
Discussion on Monero Fees (01:23:06)
Zano's Emission Strategy (01:23:30)
Clarifying Staking Misconceptions (01:24:35)
Challenges of Scaling Zano (01:27:28)
Transaction Speed and Validation (01:30:25)
Future Plans for Fee Market (01:33:59)
Discussion on Zano's Fees (01:35:35)
Audience Questions on Tax and Premium (01:36:41)
Whitelist Functionality in Zano Wallet (01:38:44)
Confidential Layer Project (01:40:31)
Adoption of Full Chain Membership Proof (01:42:13)
Zano's Domain Name Feature (01:44:24)
Zano's Core Features (01:44:59)
Comparison to Ethereum Name Service (01:45:32)
Origins of Namecoin (01:46:20)
Skepticism About Bitcoin (01:47:17)
Namecoin Functionality (01:49:20)
Decentralization Trends (01:50:32)
Zano Fee Burn Rate (01:51:08)
End Goals of Zano (01:51:44)
Privacy Misconceptions (01:52:31)
Transparency in Ethereum (01:54:03)
Bitcoin Privacy Concerns (01:55:03)
Criminal Definitions and Taxation (01:56:30)
Living in 2017? (01:58:17)
Bitcoin Maximalism vs. Alternative Projects (01:59:21)
Current State of Bitcoin Privacy & Fungibility (02:02:00)
Future of Zano (02:06:10)
Competing with Monero (02:08:10)
Industry Influence on Zano (02:09:40)
Tokenization and Practical Applications (02:10:18)
Competition from Tari (02:12:52)
Recognition Despite Size (02:20:06)
Legal Risks for Privacy Developers (02:21:06)
Community Support and Development (02:18:54)Final Thoughts on Zano (02:23:12)
Use Cases for Zano (02:25:15)
Market Value of Privacy (02:26:16)
Following Zano's Work (02:26:35)
Twitter and Engagement Challenges (02:28:05)
Sending Bitcoin Takeover Zano Tokens (02:28:47)
Mobile Wallet Features (02:29:35)
Caution with Impersonators (02:30:07)
Closing Remarks (02:31:06) -
MWEB (MimbleWimble Extension Block) is a way to add privacy & extra scalability on a parallel blockchain. First proposed by Andrew Poelstra in 2016, it was quickly forgotten in the Bitcoin world. But thanks to David Burkett, it's now live on Litecoin.
Time stamps:
Introduction to MWEB and David Burkett (00:00:55)
Origins of MWEB (00:01:40)
Comparing MWEB to Bitcoin's Taproot (00:02:07)
Community Trends in Bitcoin (00:02:32)
Historical Context of Litecoin's Privacy Features (00:03:23)
Challenges in Development (00:04:09)
Explanation of Grin and MWEB (00:05:03)
Grin's Adoption Issues (00:09:01)
Marek Narozniak's Insights (00:10:06)
Relevance of MWEB Today (00:10:48)
MWEB vs Grin (00:12:13)
Technical Challenges of MWEB Implementation (00:14:23)
User Experience in MWEB (00:16:28)
Types of Privacy in MWEB (00:18:03)
Network Level Privacy (00:18:18)
Satoshi's Vision on Privacy (00:19:16)
Limitations of MWEB (00:20:05)
Sender Privacy Considerations (00:21:07)
Combining MWEB and Clear Chain Inputs (00:22:04)
Understanding MWEB Pegging (22:05)
Privacy Considerations in Transactions (23:02)
CoinJoin and MWEB Integration (24:45)
Liquidity of Privacy Coins (26:46)
Future of Swaps Between Coins (29:24)
Drivechains (31:57)
Risks of Consensus Changes (35:02)
Rebranding MWEB as VPM (37:16)
Anonymity vs. Liquidity (38:37) -
Liam Eagen (Alpen Labs), Robin Linus (Zero Sync, BitVM) & Jonas Nick (Blockstream, Taproot) talk about their groundbreaking research paper about Shielded Client-Side Validation – a new way to bring privacy & scalability to Bitcoin.
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Time stamps:
Introduction (00:00:51)
What is Client-Side Validation? (00:02:09)
Trade-offs in Client-Side Validation (00:04:20)
Comparison with Existing Protocols (00:05:18)
On-chain Throughput and Privacy (00:09:21)
Connecting Bitcoin and Shielded CSV (00:09:55)
User Interaction with the Protocol (00:11:07)
Challenges with the Lightning Network (00:12:22)
Atomic Swaps and Compatibility (00:14:56)
Shielded CSV vs Monero & Zcash (00:16:12)
Discussion on STARKs (00:19:28)
OP_CAT and Covenants (00:21:46)
OP_CAT and Functional Encryption (00:24:03)
Exploration of BitcoinOS (00:25:21)
Potential of BitVM (00:26:11)
Bitcoin as a Currency (00:28:21)
Funding for CSV Projects (00:30:40)
Taint Concept in Shielded Transactions (00:31:14)
Adoption and Privacy Protocols (00:34:08)
Transaction Fees in Shielded Transactions (00:35:08)
Throughput and Base Layer Efficiency (00:36:04)
Node Behavior During Transactions (00:38:12)
Comparison with MimbleWimble (00:39:41)
CryptoSteel’s New Device (00:40:29)
Drivechains (00:41:04) Discussion about crypto steel backups and a sponsor, Layer Two Labs, promoting drive chains.
Concerns Over Soft Forks (00:43:51)
Rough Consensus Definition (00:45:04)
Challenges of Soft Fork Implementation (00:46:15)
Balancing Stability and Innovation (00:47:29)
Miner Incentives and Fee Structures (00:48:38)
Future of Post-Quantum Proposals (00:49:44)
Increasing Block Size for CSV (00:50:00)
Ideal Block Size Debate (00:53:08)
Quantum Computing Threat (00:59:02)
Potential Consequences of Quantum Attacks (01:00:24)
Post-Quantum Solutions (01:02:23)
Quantum Computing Timeline (01:02:50)
Complexity of Quantum Computers (01:03:31)
Quantum Records and Limitations (01:05:44)
Chat Question on Shielding Protocol (01:06:12)
Hodling.ch (01:06:45)
Self-Custody Security (01:09:15)
Threat Models in Security (01:09:58)
Hardware Wallet Cautionary Tale (01:10:33)
Conference Discussions (01:12:05)
Shielded CSV Funding and Development Timeline (01:13:58)
Prototype Development Outlook (01:15:29)
Concerns Over Adoption (01:17:31)
Scalability vs. Privacy Debate (01:19:34)
Tether on Shielded CSV? (01:22:04)
Revenue Models Discussion (01:22:22)
Transaction Fees and Profitability (01:23:25)
Publisher Fees in CSV Protocol (01:24:16)
Competition and Business Models (01:25:40)
Soft Fork Proposals for Improvement (01:26:07)
Script Restoration and Arithmetic Improvements (01:27:30)
Future of Shielded Client-Side Validation (01:37:23)
Keeping Up with Developments (01:38:44)
Self-Promotion and Team Dynamics (01:41:05)
Proof of Stake? (01:42:51)
Rare Pepes in Shielded CSV (01:43:56)
Acknowledgment of Guests (01:46:18)
Call to Action: Shield Emoji (01:47:57)
Importance of Learning Bitcoin (01:48:07)
Resources for Learning Bitcoin (01:48:31)
Commentary on Peter Wuille (01:49:26)
Block Size Debate (01:50:02)
Optimizing Bitcoin for Global Use (01:51:05) -
Just a few days after launching the Citrea testnet, Orkun Kilic joins the Bitcoin Takeover podcast to talk about his team's approach to building zero-knowledge proofs and the ambition to create a BTC-only economy around it.
Time stamps:
Rollups vs. Sidechains (00:02:02)
The Need for Rollups in Bitcoin (00:04:18)
Citrea's Unique Approach (00:06:29)
Building a Generic Virtual Machine (00:08:08)
Citrea as the First ZK Rollup on Bitcoin (00:09:10)
Comparison with Other Projects (00:09:56)
Use Cases for Average Users (00:12:08)
Citrea & Non-Custodial Financial Services (00:14:44)
Citrea vs Drivechains (00:16:30)
Differences in Trust Assumptions (00:17:05)
Drivechain Proposal History (00:18:14)
Starkware and Zero Knowledge Proofs (00:19:13)
Technical Limitations of Starknet (00:19:35)
Building Non-Custodial Solutions (00:20:24)
Future of Syria and Decentralization (00:24:05)
Progress Since Last Interview (00:26:14)
Presentation on Hyper Bitcoinization (00:28:03)
Privacy Benefits of Citrea (00:29:37)
Potential Changes to Bitcoin (00:30:49) -
Prof. Richard Werner is best known for proposing quantitative easing while working at the Bank of Japan in the 1990s, and then predicting the 2008 financial crisis. Today, he is a fan of Bitcoin and small community banks.
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Time stamps:
Introducing Prof. Richard Werner (00:00:51)
Richard Werner's View on Bitcoin (00:02:01)
Problems with Central Banks (00:02:45)
Empirical Studies on Money Creation (00:03:01)
Decentralization and Local Banking (00:04:16)
Concerns About CBDCs (00:05:23)
Ideological Conflicts (00:06:38)
Importance of Empirical Data (00:07:30)
Critique of Theoretical Economics (00:09:51)
Scientific Method in Economics (00:11:07)
Concerns About CBDCs and Privacy (00:13:50)
Opposition to CBDCs (00:14:35)
Privacy Claims of CBDCs (00:16:10)
Misunderstanding of CBDCs (00:17:16)
Arguments Against CBDCs (00:18:29)
Transparency in Central Banking (00:19:42)
RFK's Blockchain Proposal (00:20:31)
Personal Experience with Cash Transactions (00:21:43)
Cash Transactions and Personal Choice (00:21:56)
The Human Right to Cash (00:22:53)
The Importance of Demand for Cash (00:24:06)
Accountability of Central Banks (00:25:08)
Support for Local Banks (00:26:18)
Recent Banking Crises (00:28:40)
Analysis of Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse (00:29:49)
Federal Reserve's Role in Banking (00:40:46)
The Federal Reserve's Inaction (00:43:11)
Impact on Farmers in the 1930s (00:44:21)
Centralization of Agriculture (00:45:34)
Critique of Central Planning (00:46:53)
Solutions for Small Local Banks (00:47:09)
Lessons from German Community Banks (00:48:50) -
Decred is one of the oldest & most respectable altcoin projects around, which today has base layer privacy by default, a very stable Lightning Network implementation & an excellent DEX. Jake Yokom-Piatt & Phoenix Green explain how it all works.
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Time stamps:
Introducing Jake & Phoenix (00:00:11)
Jake's Background (00:01:23)
Creation of Decred (00:02:48)
Challenges Faced in Bitcoin Development (00:04:41)
Initial Steps Towards Decred (00:06:11)
Governance Issues in Bitcoin (00:07:20)
Phoenix's Introduction (00:09:01)
Overview of Bison Wallet (00:10:03)
Phoenix's Journey with Decred (00:10:52)
Atomic Swaps and Bison Wallet (00:11:55)
Bison Wallet Development Costs (00:12:57)
Philosophy Behind Bison Wallet (00:17:48)
Corruption in Traditional Exchanges (00:18:18)
Bison Wallet Features Explained (00:20:58)
Differences Between Bitcoin and Decred (00:21:52)
Consensus Algorithm and Its Issues (00:23:05)
Governance Problems in Bitcoin (00:24:02)
Funding Challenges in Bitcoin (00:24:54)
Importance of Privacy (00:25:48)
Decred's Unique Approach (00:26:46)
Market Perception of Decred (00:28:01)
Challenges with Proof of Work (00:28:33)
Market Manipulation by Miners (00:29:49)
Malicious vs. Benevolent Cartels (00:33:22)
Historical Mining Equipment Issues (00:36:21)
Consensus Upgrade for Control (00:38:58)
On-chain Analysis of Market Behavior (00:40:16)
The Decred Project's Flexibility (43:02)
Challenges of Mining Rewards (43:54)
Evolution of Mining Dynamics (44:53)
Geographical Arbitrage in Mining (45:35)
Fairness in Mining (46:07)
Participation in Mining (47:11)
Inflation and Interest in Decred (48:31)
The Role of ASICs in Mining (49:53)
Nation-State Threats to Cryptocurrency (50:37)
Manipulation of Bitcoin Prices (53:05)
ETFs and Institutional Control (54:20)
Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work (56:19)
Compromise of Bitcoin's Integrity (59:49)
Sovereign Money and Personal Responsibility (01:02:03)
Security in Digital Assets (01:02:30)
Optimistic Views on Bitcoin's Future (01:04:26)
Starkware and zk Rollups (01:05:16)
LayerTwo Labs and Drivechains (01:05:16)
Decred's Lightning Network Implementation (01:06:25)
Bison Relay and Privacy (01:07:24)
Challenges with Bitcoin's Lightning Network (01:10:08)
SPV and Lightning Network Integration (01:12:49)
Microtransactions as Anti-Denial of Service (01:16:09)
Decred's Unique Use of Lightning (01:18:24)
Recommendations for Bitcoin's Lightning Network (01:20:34)
Bloom Filters and Their Issues (01:23:43)
Frustration and Adaptation (01:24:01)
Consensus Changes and SPV Clients (01:25:37)
Challenges of Vendor Preferences (01:26:27)
Moving Beyond Fiat (01:28:07)
Blocksize Debate Reflections (01:29:00)
Observations on Data Centers (01:30:00)
Evolution of Opinions on Block size (01:32:00)
The Need for Efficient Blockchains (01:36:30)
Trade-offs in Scaling (01:39:17)
Governance Challenges in Bitcoin (01:40:54)
Disclosure in Governance Coins (01:42:14)
Discussion on Coin Holdings and Privacy (01:43:31)
Challenges with Provocateurs in Crypto Projects (01:45:20)
Introduction to Bison Wallet Demo (01:46:56)
Overview of Hodling.ch (01:48:16)
Bison Wallet Interface Walkthrough (01:49:25)
Functionality of Bison Wallet (01:52:54)
Coin Shuffle Plus Plus Explanation (01:56:06)
Creating a Bitcoin Wallet in Bison (01:59:24)
Network Level Privacy in Bison Wallet (02:02:27)
Conclusion and Farewell to Phoenix (02:03:36)
Wallet Functionality and Filters (02:05:35)
Monero's Atomic Swap Challenges (02:06:32)
Zcash Wallet Limitations (02:08:40)
Tether and Ethereum Wallets (02:09:55)
Bison Wallet Features (02:11:03)
Ethereum Account Generation (02:12:22)
Backing Up Wallets (02:13:58)
Concerns with Hardware Wallets (02:15:36)
Experience with Decred and Bitcoin (02:16:06)
Decred's Longevity and Community (02:19:47)
Principles Behind Decred's Development (02:20:14)
Legacy of Open Source Contributions (02:23:49)
Consensus Algorithms and Innovation (02:25:48)
Frustrations with Recognition (02:27:03)
Community Dynamics in Cryptocurrencies (02:27:59)
Zcash's Default Privacy Issues (02:29:07)
Challenges of High-Level Teams (02:30:08)
Privacy vs. Stealth Inflation (02:33:21)
Coin Shuffle Plus Plus Explained (02:35:01)
Cost to Attack Analysis (02:36:37)
Mixing Techniques in Decred (02:38:39)
Wasabi Wallet and Decentralization (02:40:10)
Bitcoin's Privacy Future (02:43:14)
Implications of Recent Arrests (02:45:02)
Bitcoin's Future (02:46:49)
Decred's Longevity (02:49:22)
Challenges in Bitcoin Governance (02:50:43)
Voting in Bitcoin (02:52:11)
Satoshi's Vision (02:56:16)
Learning About Decred (02:58:39) -
Kruw runs the most successful Wasabi wallet 2.0 coordinator and is the kind of privacy advocate who actually builds. In this episode, he talks about continuing Wasabi, the shortcomings of Samourai & how blockchain analysis works.
Time stamps:
Introduction (00:00:39)
Recap of Wasabi Wallet Discussions (00:01:33)
Samourai Wallet's Decentralization Announcement (00:02:28)
Challenges Faced by Privacy Projects (00:03:56)
Shift in Bitcoin Culture (00:04:40)
Impact of Regulatory Pressures (00:05:32)
Wasabi's Resilience (00:06:40)
Exploring Bitcoin's Privacy Features (00:07:53)
Demonstrating CoinJoin Transactions (00:08:36)
Differences Between CoinJoin and Monero (00:10:24)
Challenges with Bitcoin Transaction Privacy (00:11:23)
Concerns Over High Transaction Fees (00:13:11)
Wasabi's New Features for Privacy (00:17:40)
User-Friendly Features in Wasabi 2.0 (00:20:14)
Transaction Speedup Options (00:21:18)
Critique of UTXO Management in Wasabi 2.0 (00:23:05)
Wasabi Wallet User Control (00:23:38)
Switching Coordinators Feature (00:24:03)
Decentralized Coordinator Community (00:24:50)
User Preferences in Coordinator Selection (00:26:18)
Coordinator Fees Discussion (00:30:56)
Drivechains and Mining Concerns (00:31:04)
Market Dynamics of Coordinator Fees (00:34:25)
Collecting Dust from Transactions (00:37:43)
Trezor's Coinjoin (00:38:09)
Wasabi Wallet's Development Funding (00:41:14)
Samourai Wallet's Blockchain Analysis Tool (00:42:36)
Address Reuse and Privacy Challenges (00:46:49)
Mistakes in Privacy Usage (00:49:40)
Discrediting Wasabi Wallet (00:50:21)
Cash Fusion (00:51:42)
Reputation and Arrests (00:53:23)
Bitcoin Privacy Camps (00:54:33)
Join Market's Unique Position (00:55:56)
Legal Risks in Bitcoin Coordination (00:56:21)
The Fight for Bitcoin's Future (01:00:01)
Personal Ethics and Legal Protections (01:01:42)
Concerns Over Martyrdom (01:03:14)
Physical Tokens and Authenticity (01:04:12)
Critique of Samourai Wallet (01:05:10)
Transparency Issues in Samurai Wallet (01:08:09)
Closed Source vs. Open Source Debate (01:09:55)
Default Privacy Features in Samurai Wallet (01:11:26)
Ricochet Transactions and Fees (01:13:13)
Government Awareness of Transactions (01:14:41)
Implications of Fee Collection (01:15:01)
Personal Standards and Hypocrisy (01:15:53)
New Pepe Avatar Presentation (01:16:21)
Nostr vs. Twitter (01:18:21)
Support for CTV & Covenants (01:20:11)
Governance and Community Dynamics (01:22:38)
Concerns about ETF Privacy (01:22:53)
Complexity of Consensus Changes (01:24:08)
Community Understanding of Proposals (01:28:20)
Censorship Resistance in Bitcoin (01:31:01)
Market Dynamics and Filters (01:32:46)
Historical Context of Data on Bitcoin (01:34:08)
Criticism of Jimmy Song (01:35:31)
Litecoin's Role in Segwit Activation (01:36:30)
Bitcoin's Cultural Stagnation (01:37:47)
Ranking Privacy Coins (01:39:45)
Liquidity vs. Privacy (01:40:26)
Technological Advancements in Privacy (01:41:39)
User Resistance to New Technology (01:42:54)
10101 Shutdown (01:43:09)
Drivechains and Altcoins (01:44:16)
Monero Liquidity Concerns (01:45:58)
Future of Bitcoin vs. Altcoins (01:46:29)
Cultural Conflicts in Bitcoin Development (01:47:20)
Blockstream's Influence (01:48:26)
Whale Bots in Bitcoin (01:51:49)
Michael Saylor's Influence (01:52:52)
Bitcoin's Future and Development (01:55:07)
Censorship Resistance vs. Privacy (01:59:08)
Satoshi's Coins and Community Reaction (02:00:05)
Blockchain Analysis Case (02:01:08)
Challenges of Privacy Services (02:04:15)
Tracking Methods in Blockchain (02:05:20)
Understanding Transaction Outputs (02:06:39)
Heuristics for Blockchain Analysis (02:09:03)
Personal Experience with Blockchain Analysis (02:10:06)
Samurai Wallet's Controversies (02:10:58)
Victims vs. Heroes in Privacy Projects (02:13:37)
Bitcoin Soft Forks for Privacy (02:16:46)
Statechains and Privacy (02:18:18)
Interactive Transactions Challenges (02:20:08)
Monero and Chainalysis (02:22:25)
Network Level Privacy Issues (02:23:01)
Future of Privacy Tools (02:24:01)
Zano's Hybrid Consensus Model (02:24:49)
Tail Emission Interest (02:25:13)
Consensus Mechanisms Explained (02:26:11)
Future of Bitcoin on Layer 2 (02:27:05)
Lightning Network, Finally (02:28:28)
Privacy Concerns in Lightning (02:29:39)
Confidentiality vs. Privacy (02:29:24)
Splicing and Lightning Efficiency (02:30:12)
Public vs. Unannounced Lightning Channels (02:32:40)
Custodial Systems and Privacy (02:34:12)
Investment in Privacy Technologies (02:35:31)
Nym Security Token Overview (02:36:57)
Challenges of Decentralization (02:40:03)
Tor and Bitcoin Privacy (02:41:22)
Running a Tor Relay (02:42:10)
Discussion on Transaction Value (02:48:55)
Counterarguments on Spam Incentives (02:49:34)
Block Size Debate (02:51:20)
Challenges of Block Size Increases (02:52:41)
Ethereum vs. Bitcoin Cash (02:57:48)
Dynamic Block Size Mechanisms (02:58:57)
Running Full Nodes on Mobile (03:00:10)
Wrap Up and Future Prospects (03:03:49) -
Charlie Shrem, best known for being the co-founder & CEO of BitInstant, is still an optimistic bitcoiner. In this episode, he comments on the block size wars, shares his thoughts on ongoing development & promotes his upcoming book about his journey.
Time stamps:
Introducing Charlie Shrem (00:00:23)
How This Interview Happened (00:01:51)
The Block Size Wars (00:02:41)
2014 Marked the End of an Era (00:05:16)
Bitcoin Community Dynamics and Changes (00:06:55)
Technical and Political Challenges (00:08:04)
The Rise & Rise of Bitcoin Documentary (00:10:43)
Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin (00:12:39)
Philosophical Reflections on Money (00:15:29)
Charlie Shrem’s Pepe (00:17:02)
Personal Reflections on Prison Life (18:18)
Rebirth After Prison (21:45)
The State of Bitcoin (23:17)
Cultural Shift in Bitcoin Community (27:09)
Privacy Concerns in Bitcoin (30:03)
The Future of Bitcoin (32:09)
Scaling Challenges (35:05)
Bitcoin's Value and System (00:36:33)
Bitcoin's Success and Adoption (00:37:55)
Bitcoin's Transactional Volume (00:39:04)
Encouraging Bitcoin Usage (00:40:03)
The Role of Stablecoins (00:41:26)
Bitcoin Cash (00:42:32)
Samuel's Poem on Bitcoin (00:43:34)
Bitcoin Cash's Origins (00:46:08)
Amaury’s New Project (00:47:27)
The Importance of Leaderless Systems (00:48:17)
Interesting Projects Beyond Bitcoin (00:50:12)
Elon Musk and Bitcoin (00:52:14)
Working on a Bitcoin Book (00:53:54)
Charlie Shrem’s Poem (00:56:00)
PoW Summit in Frankfurt (00:57:40)
Closing Remarks (00:57:54) -
Ben Arc is the creator of LNBits, as well as one of the founding fathers of the Nostr social media protocol. In this episode, he reflects on the state of development in Bitcoin and why he is still bullish on the Lightning Network!
Time stamps:
Introducing Ben (00:00:23)
LNBits Contributors and Collaborators (00:01:41)
Scaling Challenges of Lightning Network (00:05:01)
Bidirectional Payment Channels (00:06:06)
Need for Development in Lightning Network (00:07:22)
Skepticism Towards Trusted Third Parties (00:09:32)
Importance of Swapping Services (00:12:20)
Innovating Lightning (00:17:40)
ZK Rollups and Future of Bitcoin (00:18:15) Covenants and Computer Science (00:19:49) ZK Proofs and Mobile Wallets (00:20:21) Drivechains (00:20:51) Litecoin's Influence on Bitcoin (00:22:10)
Centralized Mining Concerns (00:23:06) Community Contributions and Tribalism (00:24:13) Self-Custody Consulting (00:25:04) Cashu and Its Implications (00:26:08)
Game Theory and Custodial Solutions (00:27:08) Mints and Trust Issues (00:29:58) Ecash and Its Future (00:33:37) Regulatory Environment for Cryptocurrencies (00:34:12) Alternative Cryptocurrencies (00:35:02) Bitcoin's Payment Technology (00:36:50) Pursuing the Right Focus (00:38:58) Getting Started with LNBits and Nostr (00:39:23) Disclaimer on Personal Views (00:39:37) Exploring LNBits (00:40:03)
Ben's Current Projects (00:41:18) Acknowledging Team Contributions (00:41:47) Future Aspirations for Lightning Payments (00:42:00) Thematic Nostr Clients (00:43:00) Closing Remarks (00:43:47) Mutual Appreciation (00:44:18) Acknowledging Hard Work (00:45:09) -
Mike Carson is the CEO of Impervious (and Friendster): a Bitcoin-native ZK proof-native protocol which allows for scalable domain registrations on the Bitcoin blockchain. In this episode, he explains how & why he decided to disrupt ICANN.
Time stamps:
Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:41)
Importance of Digital Identity (00:02:44)
Overview of Spaces (00:05:25)
Development of Spaces (00:06:38)
Historical Context of Domain Names (00:08:38)
Challenges with Namecoin (00:10:02)
Censorship and Domain Ownership (00:12:49)
Technical Limitations of Ethereum (00:13:52)
Value of Impervious Spaces (00:17:27)
Functionality of Spaces (00:18:33)
Auction Mechanism Explained (00:19:58)
Sponsor Introduction (00:21:05)
Vlad introduces the episode's sponsors, Sideshift & Starkware
Concatenation Opcode Discussion (00:22:26)
Domain Access Query (00:23:29)
Decentralized Naming System Details (00:23:43)
Integration with Existing Systems (00:25:25)
Data Storage Capabilities (00:25:58)
Browser Integration Possibilities (00:27:02)
Redirecting vs. Building (00:28:28)
Squatting Prevention Measures (00:29:33)
Human-Readable Payment Addresses (00:30:35)
General Purpose Naming Integration (00:32:50)
Open Source Development (00:33:22)
Sidechains and Domain Names (00:33:55)
Scaling Bitcoin Discussion (00:35:00)
Self-Custody Consultancy (00:36:08)
Digital Identity Importance (00:37:09)
Potential of Naming Protocols (00:38:03)
Marketplace Potential for Spaces (00:40:00)
Value of Domain Names (00:40:27)
User Interface Development (00:41:07)
Selling Subspaces (00:42:13)
Concerns About Domain Services (00:42:50)
Past Domain Protocols (00:43:26)
Importance of Decentralized Naming (00:44:07)
Challenges of Competing with Established Services (00:48:24)
Community Support for Decentralized Projects (00:49:36)
Bitcoin Address Integration (00:50:59)
Zero Knowledge Proofs for Scalability (00:54:14)
Security and Decentralization of Block Space (00:56:08)
Community Adoption of Spaces Protocol (00:57:19)
Expected Launch Date for Spaces Protocol (00:58:16)
Overview of Other Projects (00:59:42)
Building for Handshake (00:59:46)
Focus on Spaces (01:01:04)
Following Spaces Updates (01:01:09)
Personal Branding and Friendster (01:02:55)
Domain Name Industry Insights (01:03:06)
Bringing Back Friendster (01:04:49)
Friendster's Historical Context (01:06:00)
Nostalgia for MySpace and Hi5 (01:07:15)
Onboarding Users to Bitcoin (01:08:04)
Final Thoughts and Encouragement (01:09:41) -
Murch is a Bitcoin Core contributor, best known for his engineering work at Chaincode Labs & his prolific answers on Bitcoin's Stack Exchange page. In this episode, he breaks myths about ordinals, OP_CAT, Drivechains, 0conf, ossification & more!
Introduction of Murch (00:00:41)
Discussion on Bitcoin Myths (00:01:41)
Ordinal Inscriptions Debate (00:02:07)
Concerns Over Ordinals and Fungibility (00:06:12)
Censorship and Data Insertion (00:08:42)
Bitcoin Core's Development Process (00:10:18)
Public Nature of Bitcoin Core Discussions (00:11:31)
Community Perception of Developers (00:12:49)
Radicalization in Bitcoin Perspectives (00:16:35)
Diverse Interests in Bitcoin (00:18:28)
Censorship Resistance and Decentralization (00:20:21)
Falsification and Software Maintenance (00:22:27)
Evolving Software Ecosystem (00:24:29)
Lightning Network and Transaction Confirmation (00:26:08)
Community Engagement and Feedback (00:27:49)
Default Behavior Changes in Bitcoin Core (00:28:54)
Scaling Bitcoin: Layer 2 Solutions (00:31:29)
Protocol Development Momentum (00:33:11)
Concerns About Opcode Activation (00:35:57)
Covenants and Transaction Introspection (00:39:00)
Discussion on Community Perception (00:43:56)
Arguments for Covenants (00:45:01)
Politics of Bitcoin Development (00:48:55)
Challenges of Soft Fork Activations (00:52:46)
Secondary Effects of Taproot (00:53:57)
Potential of Taproot (00:56:12)
Complexity of Bitcoin Upgrades (01:00:17)
Future Block Size Considerations (01:02:35)
Discussion on Block Size Politics (01:05:57)
Digital Cash vs. Store of Value (01:06:51)
Scaling Solutions Debate (01:08:03)
Lightning Network Advantages (01:09:33)
Introduction to HODLing.ch (01:11:06)
MimbleWimble Extension Block Experiment (01:11:49)
Post-Taproot Era Prospects (01:13:12)
Privacy vs. Scripting Trade-offs (01:14:12)
Bitcoin’s Supply and Privacy Concerns (01:15:41)
Future of Privacy Protocols (01:17:01)
Trade-offs in Privacy Solutions (01:21:58)
The Role of Mining for Privacy (01:26:39)
Concerns Over Mining Centralization (01:27:16)
Mining Pool Adoption Challenges (01:28:00)
Consensus Vigilance (01:29:24)
The Role of Miners in Protocol Development (01:30:38)
Historical Context of Miners and Validators (01:34:48)
Economic Majority Concept (01:35:27)
Drive Chain and Network Security (01:40:40)
Zero Confirmation Transactions (01:42:07)
Historical Overview of Bitcoin's Double Spending Solution (01:43:00)
Future of Small Payments on Bitcoin (01:47:36)
Lightning Network as a Solution (01:48:51)
Full RBF and Unconfirmed Transactions (01:50:14)
User Experience with RBF (01:53:16)
Trade-offs in Bitcoin Development (01:57:26)
Concerns Over Block Subsidy (01:58:50)
Transaction Fees vs. Block Subsidy (02:01:14)
Research Needs for Bitcoin Incentives (02:04:18)
Tail Emission Debate (02:06:57)
Long-term Outlook for Bitcoin Demand (02:09:35)
Value Preservation vs. Network Security (02:10:02)
Discussion on Bitcoin Use Cases (02:12:47)
Role of Bitcoin Stack Exchange (02:13:48)
Encouragement to Contribute (02:15:51)
Bitcoin Tech Group Newsletter (02:17:05)
Listening to the Uptick Newsletter (02:19:03)
Appreciation for the Conversation (02:20:00)
Challenges in Decentralized Systems (02:20:47)
Recommended Bitcoin Literature (02:21:49)
Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin (02:22:56) -
Edan Yago is the co-author of BitcoinOS: the first Zero Knowledge proof system to get verified on Bitcoin's main net. BitcoinOS is a significant breakthrough, as it endows Bitcoin with extended financial features without the need for a soft fork.
Time stamps:
Introducing Edan Yago... again in season 15! (00:00:45)
BitcoinOS, The Shared Computation & Smart Contract System for Bitcoin (00:02:36)
Introduction of BitSnark (00:05:55)
Emulation of Conditional Payments Without a Covenant Soft Fork (00:06:13)
BitSnark vs. BitVM (00:06:51)
Taproot's Untapped Role (00:09:37)
Scalability of Bitcoin (00:13:14)
Understanding zk Proofs & Rollups (00:15:39)
Defining Zero Knowledge Proofs (00:17:35)
Potential of zk in Bitcoin OS (00:20:13)
Bitcoin's Unique UTXOs with ZK Proofs (00:20:41)
Future of Bitcoin Transactions (00:21:45)
Scalability and Bitcoin Transactions (00:22:58)
Concerns About Miners' Incentives (00:23:15)
Value of Bitcoin Block Space (00:25:29)
DeFi and Bitcoin Settlement Time (00:26:48)
Rollups vs. Sidechains (00:29:04)
Permissionless Innovations (00:31:30)
Trust Assumptions in Bitcoin OS (00:35:22)
Optimistic Verification Explained (00:36:34)
Economic Shift in Bitcoin Mining (00:39:09)
Importing Smart Contracts (00:40:42)
Fragmentation and Consolidation (00:41:08)
Bitcoin's Monetary Network Effect (00:44:46)
Native Privacy in Bitcoin (00:45:45)
Creating Private Addresses (00:47:10)
Counterparty and Historical Context (00:48:37)
Transaction Costs in Bitcoin OS (00:49:45)
Interoperability with Existing Projects (00:51:07)
Value of Existing Systems (00:53:55)
Covenants and Soft Forks (00:55:10)
Trade-offs of Soft Forks (00:57:37)
Concerns about Unintended Consequences (00:59:25)
Cultural Hardening of Bitcoin (01:00:12)
Testing Zcash Transactions (01:01:04)
User-Friendly Software Implementation (01:01:19)
Excitement for Sovereign and Rollups (01:04:01)
Philosophical Debate on Bitcoin Code Changes (01:05:28)
Decentralization as a Tool (01:06:56)
Role of the Lightning Network (01:08:14)
Custodial Solutions vs. Self-Custody (01:11:44)
Cold Storage Capabilities in BitcoinOS (01:15:12)
Running a BitcoinOS Node (01:15:47)
Token Necessity for Bitcoin OS (01:16:14)
Encouraging Node Operation with Tokens (01:18:02)
Bitcoin's Resurgence (01:19:47)
Long-term Commitment (01:20:47)
Living Off Bitcoin (01:21:09)
Follow Yago and Projects (01:21:32)
Conclusion (01:22:29) -
Paul Puey is the CEO & co-founder of Edge Wallet: a light mobile wallet which is optimized for privacy features. In this episode, we talk about the philosophy behind Edge, how one should analyze privacy features & the various layers of Bitcoin privacy.
Time stamps:
Introducing Paul Puey (00:00:47)
Overview of Edge Wallet Features (00:02:08)
Decentralized Exchange Integration (00:04:00)
Challenges of Privacy in the U.S. (00:04:58)
Privacy and User Security (00:06:05)
Political Climate and Crypto (00:08:05)
Expectations from Politicians (00:10:01)
Open Source Status of Edge Wallet (00:12:33)
Importance of Transparency (00:14:31)
User Privacy and App Permissions (00:15:56)
Edge Wallet's Architecture (00:18:51)
Public Key Data Handling (00:19:19)
Transition to BlockBook Servers (00:19:58)
Privacy Enhancements in Edge Wallet (00:20:59)
Understanding Xpub and Privacy Trade-offs (00:21:59)
Monero's View Key Explained (00:23:12)
Running a Private Monero Node (00:25:17)
Future of View Tags in Monero (00:26:19)
Sideshift ad (00:28:04)
Comparing Electrum and Full Nodes (00:28:26)
Blockchain Data Management (00:30:24)
Querying Blockchain Efficiently (00:32:25)
Challenges of Running a Full Node (00:34:38)
The Usability of Multi-Chain Apps (00:35:33)
Comparing Banking Systems to Crypto (00:36:38)
Sponsorship Message from StarkWare (00:37:20)
Excitement for L2 Developments (00:38:09)
The Future of Sidechains vs. zk Rollups (00:38:25)
Improvements in Sidechain Technology (00:38:50)
The Potential of Sidechains for Multiple Cryptos (00:40:03)
Challenges for Bitcoin's Functionality (00:41:17)
Market Demand for Bitcoin Innovations (00:41:45)
Debate on Sidechains and Miners' Political Power (00:42:22)
Regulatory Discussions on Miners' Compensation (00:43:16)
The Viability of Small-Scale Mining (00:44:44)
The Reality of Mining Profitability (00:45:53)
Ideological Mining vs. Profit-Driven Mining (00:48:19)
The Concept of Tail Emission in Bitcoin (00:49:41)
Challenges of Implementing Tail Emission (00:50:21)
Funding L2 Validators through Transaction Fees (00:51:46)
The Future of Bitcoin's Layer 1 and Layer 2 (00:52:53)
Discussion on Layer 1 and Layer 2 (00:54:30)
Multisig and Threshold Signatures (00:55:05)
Long-term Viability of Layer 1 (00:56:52)
Future of Bitcoin (00:57:52)
Ethereum as Layer 2 for Bitcoin (00:58:30)
Challenges of Lightning Network (00:59:24)
Hybrid Proof Systems (01:00:59)
Transition to Privacy Discussion (01:03:05)
Market Trends Affecting Privacy Coins (01:03:35)
Privacy Coins and Transactional Use (01:07:00)
Integration of New Privacy Coins (01:08:01)
Lengthy Response on Listing Coins (01:10:01)
Clarifying Privacy Expectations (01:11:00)
Privacy Layers Overview (01:12:21)
Coinjoin and Sender Privacy (01:12:21)
Stealth Addresses Explained (01:13:28)
Confidential Transactions (01:14:35)
Challenges of Privacy Coins (01:15:45)
IP Address Privacy (01:18:59)
Bitcoin's Privacy Potential (01:19:06)
Zcash and Scalability (01:20:17)
Litecoin's MimbleWimble Extension Block (01:21:07)
User Experience and Protocol Complexity (01:22:38)
Soft Fork vs. Sidechain (01:25:30)
Lightning Network's Privacy Claims (01:28:22)
Anonymity Set in Lightning (01:29:43)
Understanding Centralized Entities and Anonymization (01:30:39)
Challenges of Multiple Hops in Lightning (01:31:51)
Integration of Lightning Network into Edge Wallet (01:32:37)
Self-Custody Focus of Edge Wallet (01:34:22)
Bringing Self-Custody to the Masses (01:34:49)
Importance of Privacy Tools (01:36:13)
Controversial Opinions on Bitcoin (01:37:09)
Skepticism Towards Bitcoin's Future (01:40:47)
Market for Non-Bitcoin Functions (01:43:16)
Hardware Wallet Integration in Edge Wallet (01:44:33)
Onboarding Users Without Seed Phrases (01:46:29)
User Experience and Security in Edge Wallet (01:47:03) -
Justin Bons is one of the most popular Bitcoin critics on Twitter. As a fan of new technologies, he believes that sharding and other scaling techniques will save the trilemma and bring uncompromising decentralization. Is it really so?
Time stamps:
Introduction (00:00:44)
Justin's Shift from Supporter to Critic (00:01:32)
Outperformance of Bitcoin (00:02:46)
Gradual Realization of Bitcoin's Limitations (00:04:07)
The Importance of Decision-Making in Bitcoin's Future (00:05:10)
Bitcoin's Popularity vs. Its Fundamental Value (00:06:27)
The Original Vision of Bitcoin (00:07:21)
Comparison of Bitcoin and Ethereum (00:08:28)
Clarifying Transaction Metrics (00:09:17)
Ethereum's Capacity and Bitcoin's Limitations (00:10:37)
The Evolution of Blockchain Technology (00:12:41)
Decentralization Concerns with High Throughput Blockchains (00:15:01)
The Ideal Blockchain Situation (00:16:06)
Exploring Modern Sharded Systems (00:16:34)
Node Requirements for Bitcoin and Other Blockchains (00:17:26)
Sharding and Validator Security (00:18:06)
Horizontal Scaling in Sharding (00:19:09)
Debunking Bitcoin's Technology (00:20:23)
Ethereum's Design Limitations (00:20:32)
Centralization in Validator Nodes (00:21:11)
Validator versus Full Node (00:21:50)
Pool Dependency in Bitcoin Mining (00:22:06)
Proving Validator Identity (00:23:06)
On-Chain Analysis for Decentralization (00:26:27)
Ethereum's Centralization Debate (00:28:13)
Impact of Ethereum Foundation on Development (00:29:24)
Client Diversity in Ethereum (00:30:40)
Resistance to Ethereum's Transition to PoS (00:32:13)
Theoretical Perspectives on Decentralization (00:32:52)
Competing Client Development Teams (00:33:17)
Decentralization as Continuous Battle (00:34:41)
Decentralization Definition (00:34:46)
Comparison of Validators (00:35:50)
Unique Validators in Ethereum (00:37:14)
Power Distribution in Ethereum (00:38:10)
Decentralization Measurement (00:39:05)
Power Dynamics in Blockchain (00:39:55)
Hostile Government Scenario (00:40:42)
Economic Security and State Attacks (00:41:26)
Cost to Attack Analysis (00:45:41)
Hypothetical Attack Costs (00:46:58)
Bitcoin's Security Budget (00:49:18)
Proof of Stake Attack Costs (00:51:50)
Private Key Security Discussion (00:52:09)
Economic Security of Proof Systems (00:52:36)
Decentralization Metrics (00:53:06)
State Actor Vulnerability (00:53:35)
Mining Farms vs. Validators (00:55:05)
Centralization in Governance (00:57:04)
Innovation in Bitcoin Development (00:58:17)
Flaws in Off-Chain Governance (01:03:06)
Scaling Challenges (01:01:40)
Market Dynamics and Network Usage (01:08:16)
Ethereum vs. Solana Capacity (01:09:16)
Solana's Usage Claims (01:10:05)
Decentralized Exchanges Dream (01:11:08)
Transaction Fee Debate (01:12:00)
Governance and Decision Making (01:18:16)
Bitcoin's Current Capacity Issues (01:23:01)
Market Routing Around Bitcoin (01:25:09)
Discussion on Blockchain Mechanisms (01:26:07)
Chain Identity and Tickers (01:26:18)
Proof of Work and User Distribution (01:27:04)
Market Cap vs. Proof of Work (01:27:27)
Bitcoin's Dominance Decline (01:27:56)
Bitcoin's Usage on Social Media (01:28:14)
Limitations of Bitcoin's Transactions (01:28:41)
Layer Two Solutions and Adoption (01:29:02)
Philosophy vs. Engineering Arguments (01:30:08)
Sustainability of Bitcoin's Security (01:31:06)
Comparing User Bases of Different Blockchains (01:32:04)
Conceding Market Position (01:33:29)
Utility of Bitcoin (01:34:05)
Effects of Fee Spikes (01:34:26)
Concerns Over Bitcoin's Security Budget (01:36:50)
Hash Rate vs. Security (01:37:30)
Measuring Bitcoin Security (01:39:25)
Discussion on Mining Security (01:41:51)
Mining Dynamics Explained (01:42:46)
Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake (01:44:09)
Trustless Staking and Smart Contracts (01:45:40)
Ethereum's Data Availability Concerns (01:46:04)
Critique of Layer Two Solutions (01:47:03)
Solana's Reliability Issues (01:48:30)
Bitcoin's Shutdown History (01:49:03)
Centralization in Blockchain (01:50:12)
Trustless vs. Trust-minimized Systems (01:51:18)
Technology Comparison: Bitcoin vs. Others (01:52:53)
Decentralization in Governance (01:56:46)
Governance and Centralization (01:57:48)
Transaction Capacity Debate (01:58:54)
Utility of Other Chains (02:00:26)
Decentralized Exchanges (02:01:22)
Debate Tactics (02:02:58)
Sustained Use Cases (02:05:01)
Reality of Blockchain Usage (02:09:05)
Skepticism in Metrics (02:12:45)
On-chain Metrics and User Engagement (02:13:50)
Bitcoin's Dominance and Future Predictions (02:14:44)
User Experience in Cryptocurrency (02:19:31)
Impact of Institutional Adoption (02:25:29)
Technological Innovations in Blockchain (02:28:41)
Consensus Mechanisms and Shards (02:29:56)
Human Politics in Blockchain (02:30:06)
Decentralization and Majority Rules (02:30:50)
Scaling and Blockchain Security (02:31:20)
Investing in Blockchain Projects (02:32:06)
Bitcoin's Future and Market Position (02:34:02)
Technological Evolution and Adoption (02:36:58)
Liquidity versus Technology (02:37:17)
Bitcoin's First Mover Advantage (02:41:00)
Utility and Speculation in Crypto (02:43:33)
Speculation on Bitcoin's Future (02:44:48)
Demographic Challenges in Bitcoin (02:45:23)
Market Solutions for Scaling (02:46:43)
Comparing Ethereum and Bitcoin Approaches (02:47:32)
Developer Trust in Bitcoin (02:48:21)
Double Standards in Blockchain Evaluation (02:49:10)
Historical Fairness of Cryptocurrency Launches (02:50:30)
Unique Aspects of Bitcoin's Founding (02:52:36)
Ethereum's ICO and Fair Distribution (02:54:15)
Scalability of Multiple Chains (02:56:08)
Reality of Blockchain User Activity (02:56:51)
Bitcoin's Technological Evolution (02:59:26)
Technological Breakthroughs Debate (03:00:02)
Archaic Technology Argument (03:00:48)
Security and Economic Activity (03:01:19)
Investor Comfort Levels (03:02:44)
Competition in the Market (03:03:56)
Faith in Bitcoin (03:05:02)
Historical Critiques of Bitcoin (03:05:45)
Bitcoin's Market Dominance (03:06:14)
Comparative Technology Failures (03:07:12)
Security Questions (03:12:35)
On-Chain Governance Debate (03:15:30)
Discussion on Tornado Cash and Cryptography (03:16:52)
Bitcoin's Capacity Debate (03:17:02)
Layer Two Critique (03:18:59)
Extension Blocks Proposal (03:19:39)
Governance Through Hard Forks (03:20:42)
Decentralization and Soft Forks (03:23:19)
Reality of Centralization (03:24:42)
Break Announcement (03:25:31)
Security of Bitcoin Network (03:30:31)
Blocksize Debate Reflection (03:31:47)
Personal Experiences in Crypto (03:32:27)
Discussion on BIP 101 Support (03:33:08)
Transaction Fees and Security (03:34:04)
Peter Todd's Perspective (03:35:08)
Current Fee Status (03:36:16)
Litecoin's Market Position (03:38:00)
Scaling Bitcoin (03:39:04)
Decentralization and Community (03:40:05)
Defining Bitcoin's Failure (03:41:33)
Bitcoin's Value Proposition (03:43:22)
Comparing Bitcoin and Other Chains (03:44:24)
Future of Bitcoin's Market Position (03:47:12)
Security and Market Cap Relationship (03:48:37)
Bitcoin's Niche and Future Viability (03:49:39)
Bitcoin's Authority and Centralization (03:50:34)
Economic Security in Altcoins (03:51:03)
Resilience of Bitcoin Developers (03:51:24)
Political Attacks on Blockchains (03:52:04)
Community and Technology Disconnect (03:56:29)
Scalability and Mass Adoption (03:57:12)
Optimizing Bitcoin's Codebase (03:59:13)
Bitcoin's Security and Future (04:03:15)
The Evolution of Decentralization and Use Cases (04:06:49)
Subjectivity of Value and Technology (04:08:05)
Bitcoin's Identity Crisis (04:09:04)
Community Dynamics in Bitcoin (04:10:19)
Cycles in Bitcoin Adoption (04:11:20)
The Role of Crisis in Bitcoin's Evolution (04:12:22)
Transaction Fees and Usability Concerns (04:13:00)
Scaling Solutions and Lightning Network (04:14:03)
User Experience Testing with Wallets (04:14:33)
Lightning Network Transaction Experiment (04:19:00)
Inter-Wallet Transactions (04:21:00)
UX Maximalism in Wallet Design (04:23:46)
Bitcoin Node Experience (04:23:53)
Trust Trade-offs in Watchtower (04:24:25)
Evaluating Layer 2 Solutions (04:24:48)
Capital Inefficiency of Lightning (04:26:03)
Scaling Bitcoin vs. Layer 2 (04:27:05)
User Experience with Phoenix Wallet (04:27:36)
Hypothetical Scaling Discussion (04:28:06)
Cypherpunk Ideology (04:28:34)
Value of Diverse Perspectives (04:29:32)
Importance of Content Creation (04:30:10)
Reality of Bitcoin Governance (04:32:28)
Acknowledging Centralization Issues (04:33:11)
Following Justin Bonds (04:33:58)
Long-term Commitment to Bitcoin (04:35:15)
Excitement for Future Developments (04:36:09)
Magic Word for Listeners (04:37:09) - Se mer
