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Bitcoin OG Charlie Shrem is now the chief evangelist of a project called Digital Gold (DGD). In this episode, I ask him and his business partner Digital Gold Yoda all the important questions about the legitimacy of their new cryptocurrency.
Time stamps:
Introducing Charlie Shrem & Digital Gold Jedi (00:00:48)
Is Charlie Still Bullish on Bitcoin? (00:01:40)
From Bitcoin to Digital Gold (00:02:05)
Details of the Digital Gold Project (00:04:52)
Stability and Value Preservation? (00:05:37)
Community Engagement and User Growth (00:08:34)
Comparison with BitTorrent (00:09:01)
There Are Thousands of Digital Golds (00:14:28)
Unique Features of the Digital Gold Project (00:15:08)
Which Wallets and Exchanges Support Digital Gold? (00:17:05)
Community Engagement and Validation (00:17:55)
Initial Feedback and Expectations (00:18:50)
Purchasing Process and Coin Distribution (00:19:26)
Coin Withdrawal Mechanics (00:20:15)
Network Growth and Distribution (00:21:02)
Exchanges and Market Dynamics (00:22:57)
Stablecoin vs. Price Speculation (00:23:25)
Price Determination Mechanism (00:24:27)
Infrastructure and Value Creation (00:25:09)
Market Dynamics and Adoption (00:26:06)
Mining vs. Market Factors (00:26:21)
Coin Purchase Process Clarification (00:27:13)
Community Participation and Evangelism (00:29:20)
Address Reuse Concerns (00:31:16)
Price Validation by Community (00:32:38)
Selling Coins Among Users (00:34:31)
Community Exchange Challenges (00:34:43)
Decentralized Exchange Considerations (00:35:44)
Arbitrage Opportunities (00:36:00)
Side Shift (00:36:43)
Treasury and Bitcoin Ownership (00:37:42)
Concerns About Bitcoin Reserve Safety (00:38:00)
Community Trust and Auditing (00:39:26)
Charlie Shrem’s Long-Term Vision for Digital Gold (00:40:28)
Self-Custody and User Understanding (00:41:51)
Value of DGB vs. Bitcoin (00:42:07)
Name Change Story (00:44:01)
Treasury Transparency and Auditing (00:45:24)
Future of Auditing in Crypto (00:46:29)
Bullish Prediction for Digital Gold (00:47:18)
Understanding User Risks and Backup Solutions (00:51:51)
Digital Gold Experiment (00:52:56)
Challenges of User Adoption (00:54:10)
Centralization Concerns (00:57:42)
Node Operation Incentives (00:58:16)
Concept of Proof of Participation (01:00:55)
Contribution vs. Purchase (01:06:52)
Intrinsic Value and Market Parity (01:09:07)
Discussion on Gold and Currency Value (01:10:04)
Clarifying Payment Terminology (01:10:35)
Contributions, Not Investments (01:11:57)
White Paper Availability (01:12:44)
Smart Currency Concept (01:15:20)
Comparison with Bitcoin Cash (01:15:49)
Participation in the Network (01:16:40)
Digital Gold vs Terra Luna (01:17:47)
Claiming Coins Without Purchase (01:19:16)
Distribution Model Fairness (01:21:04)
Becoming a Staker (01:23:25)
Node Connection and Validation (01:25:03)
Impact of Node Outages (01:27:25)
Core Staking Nodes Explained (01:28:09)
Government Threats to Network (01:29:10)
Initial Market Cap and Podcast Launch (01:30:25)
Security Team: How Does It Get Paid? (01:32:44)
Bug Bounty and Security Issues (01:36:00)
Distribution of Coins and Participation (01:37:29)
Peer-to-Peer Transactions (01:39:33)
Transparency of Coin Holdings (01:41:51)
Labeling The Team’s Staking Wallets (01:42:23)
First Dancers (01:45:31)
Charlie Shrem’s Role in Digital Gold (01:45:39)
The Litmus Test (01:46:03)
Importance of Charlie's Endorsement (01:46:31)
Highlighting Charlie's Character (01:47:31)
Addressing Potential Concerns (01:48:03)
User-Friendly Exchange Integration (01:48:42)
Future Selling of Coins (01:49:44)
Saying Goodbye (01:50:13) -
Time stamps:
Introducing Liam (00:00:25)
Shielded Client-Side Validation (00:01:53)
Challenges in Bitcoin Development (00:05:36)
The Soft Fork Independence of Shielded CSV (00:06:31)
Introduction to OP_CAT (00:06:31)
Opinions on Bitcoin Covenant Proposals (00:07:06)
Integer Arithmetic in Bitcoin (00:09:26)
Alpen Labs and Their Projects (00:12:23)
Optimistic vs. Optimistically Verified zk Rollups (00:15:05)
Data Availability Issues in Rollups (00:16:02)
Zcash and Mobile Wallets (00:21:03)
Philosophical Debate on Bitcoin's Future (00:22:21)
Comparing Lightning Network and Shielded CSV (00:25:40)
Layer Two Labs andDrive Chain (00:28:52)
Sidechains vs. Rollups (00:29:55)
Citrea and DeFi Potential (00:31:14)
Rollups' Data Handling (00:32:50)
Advantages of Sidechains (00:33:56)
Drivechains Overview (00:35:10)
Citrea vs. Alpen Labs (00:37:13)
Collaboration in Bitcoin L2 Space (00:38:43)
Existential Question on Bitcoin Privacy (00:40:02)
Political Capital and Bitcoin's Future (00:42:52)
Universal Truths in Bitcoin Community (00:44:04)
Resistance to Change in Bitcoin (00:45:29)
Testing Timeframes for Bitcoin Changes (00:50:11)
Risks of Unknown Unknowns (00:51:59)
Risks Beyond Bitcoin Changes (00:56:34)
Indistinguishable Obfuscation (00:57:37)
Challenges of Indistinguishable Obfuscation (00:58:49)
Incentives for Bitcoin Development (00:59:42)
Collaboration in Crypto Communities (01:01:44)
Views on Monero, Zcash, Litecoin (01:03:27)
Litecoin's Scalability Features (01:04:49)
Centralization in Rollups (01:06:25)
Bulletproofs and Membership Proofs (01:10:31)
Bulletproofs++ Overview (01:13:26)
Scalability of Bulletproofs++ (01:22:08)
Full Chain Membership Proofs in Monero (01:24:54)
Nullifier Mechanism (01:27:55)
Challenges of Implementing Privacy (01:29:32)
Concerns About Hidden Inflation (01:32:19)
Inflation Bugs in Cryptocurrencies (01:33:32)
Bitcoin Block Size Increase Debate (01:36:50)
Decentralization vs. Block Size (01:39:03)
Proof of Stake in Bitcoin? (01:43:35)
Long-term Sustainability of Mining (01:46:33)
Concerns About Bitcoin's Supply Cap (01:47:36)
Is The Future Multi-chain? (01:51:30)
Stablecoins Aren’t Stable (01:54:20)
Future of Bitcoin (01:55:19)
Market Dynamics and Government Influence (01:57:07)
Privacy and Scalability Concerns (01:57:44)
Activation Challenges (01:58:34)
Centralization Issues (01:59:36)
Community Dynamics (02:00:27)
Closing Remarks (02:02:02)
Keeping Up with Liam (02:02:38) -
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Time stamps:
Introducing Mike Belshe (00:00:42)
Mike Belshe's Background (00:01:58)
Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody (00:02:05)
Multi-Signature Technology (00:03:56)
Understanding Multi-Party Computation (00:04:51)
Advancements in Cryptography (00:05:53)
BitGo's Role in Tokenizing Bitcoin (00:08:26)
Defining DeFi's Importance (00:09:09)
Mike's Technology Background (00:12:12)
Inspiration from Tim Berners-Lee (00:14:57)
Bitcoin's Zero Click Payments (00:17:11)
Bitcoin Custodianship Issues (00:17:36)
Challenges of Bitcoin Payments (00:18:25)
Scaling Bitcoin and Lightning Network (00:19:20)
Bitcoin's Role in Digital Money (00:20:13)
Layer Two Solutions and Drivechains (00:21:15)
Scaling Discussions in Bitcoin's History (00:22:31)
Sidechains and Their Limitations (00:23:16)
Innovation vs. Immutability (00:24:29)
Importance of Real Applications (00:25:32)
Privacy and Fungibility in Bitcoin (00:28:42)
Lessons from TCP/IP and Blockchain Privacy (00:30:51)
Regulatory Concerns and Privacy Solutions (00:32:53)
Understanding the Static of Security (00:34:01)
SideShift (00:34:59)
Bitcoin's Civil War: Block Size Wars (00:35:54)
Human Decisions in Bitcoin (00:36:16)
Historical Proposals and Interpretations (00:37:10)
Challenges of Block Space and Fees (00:37:58)
Bitcoin Consensus (00:38:48)
SegWit and Its Implications (00:39:41)
Gavin Andresen's Role in Bitcoin (00:42:00)
Bitcoin's Resilience Against Adversaries (00:42:13)
Need for Enhanced Security (00:43:05)
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the USA (00:44:30)
El Salvador's Currency Strategy (00:45:19)
Self-Custody Concerns (00:49:13)
Security Measures for Self-Custody (00:50:17)
Privacy as a Solution (00:50:43)
Self-Custody Options (00:51:14)
Family Legacy and Custody Challenges (00:52:24)
Public Key Cryptography Innovation (00:52:28)
HODLING.ch (00:53:29)
Protecting Against Government Confiscation (00:54:15)
Multi-Custodial Model Explanation (00:54:21)
Hardware Wallets Discussion (00:56:03)
Safety Deposit Box Concerns (00:58:03)
Trade-offs in Security Solutions (00:58:56)
Onboarding New Users (01:00:09)
Edge Wallet Features (01:01:01)
BitGo's Wallet Recovery Wizard (01:03:02)
BitGo vs. Casa (01:05:08)
Multi-Signature Security (01:05:46)
Early Adoption of Multi-Sig (01:09:10)
Building a New Monetary System (01:11:54)
Regulatory Changes in the US (01:13:49)
Impact of MiCA in Europe (01:15:32)
War on Cash (01:16:17)
Global Financial Systems (01:18:03)
Zero Knowledge Proofs (01:19:48)
Zcash Discussion (01:20:04)
Privacy Technologies in Bitcoin (01:21:18)
Challenges of On-chain Traceability (01:22:26)
Philosophy on Transaction Privacy (01:23:19)
Concerns About Privacy Adoption (01:24:51)
Historical Context of TCP/IP Security (01:25:34)
Bitcoin as Digital Gold (01:27:24)
Ethereum's Role in DeFi (01:29:01)
Benefits of Smart Contracts (01:32:01)
Reflections on Bitcoin's Journey (01:33:25)
Future of Bitcoin (01:34:30)
Lightning Network Fees (01:36:12)
Trade-offs in Payment Systems (01:38:01)
Adoption of Bitcoin and Early Adoption Costs (01:42:01)
Long-term Viability of Bitcoin Mining (01:44:38)
The Future of Bitcoin and Layer Solutions (01:47:17)
Community Response to Bitcoin Vulnerabilities (01:49:01)
Satoshi's Vision for Mining (01:51:11)
Satoshi's Intentions (01:52:35)
Empathy for Satoshi (01:54:16)
0 to 1 Concept (01:54:24)
Bitcoin's Anniversary (01:55:53)
Centralization in Crisis (01:56:33)
Zero Knowledge Proof Bug (01:57:45)
Following Mike Belshe's Work (01:58:45) -
Time stamps:
Introducing Amir (00:00:47)
Reflections on Bitcoin Privacy (00:01:44)
Layer 2 Solutions Discussion (00:02:36)
Challenges of Layer 2 Usability (00:04:46)
Interest in Layer 2 Proposals (00:05:51)
Simplicity in Opcode Development (00:06:54)
Concerns Over Opcode Usage (00:08:03)
Historical Context of Bitcoin's Scripting Language (00:09:00)
Limitations Imposed by Bitcoin's Development (00:11:15)
Impact of Ethereum's Creation (00:13:30)
Desire for a More Flexible Bitcoin (00:15:10)
Exploring BIP 300 and Sidechains (00:16:31)
Building Beyond Bitcoin's Constraints (00:17:33)
Comparison with Bitcoin Cash (00:19:25)
Ethereum's Initial Use Cases (20:33)
Challenges with Bitcoin Development (21:25)
Political Dynamics in Bitcoin Upgrades (23:00)
Governance Issues in Bitcoin (24:04)
Accountability in Bitcoin Development (27:01)
Corruption in the Bitcoin Foundation (29:18)
Personal Experiences with Bitcoin Development (30:13)
Hostile Takeover of Bitcoin (32:36)
New Visions for Bitcoin's Future (35:05)
Ideological Weakness in Bitcoin (39:46)
The Complexity of Consensus (00:41:04)
Linux and Bitcoin Comparisons (00:41:57)
The Rust Debate (00:43:04)
Resistance to Change in Bitcoin (00:44:18)
Bitcoin's Political Nature (00:45:35)
Learning from Early Internet (00:46:17)
Bitcoin's Lack of Diversity (00:48:27)
Undefined Behavior in Bitcoin (00:50:55)
Centralization of Bitcoin Development (00:53:39)
Libbitcoin Development (00:57:59)
Challenges in Bitcoin Development (01:00:06)
Diverging Perspectives on Bitcoin (01:00:39)
Interest in Other Cryptocurrencies (01:01:30)
Discussion on Bitcoin Script (01:02:37)
Challenges of Bitcoin Scripts (01:03:55)
Multi-Sig Development History (01:05:05)
Block Size Debate Insights (01:06:36)
Critique of Bitcoin Core Developers (01:07:04)
Peter Todd & John Dillon (01:08:14)
CoinJoin Bounty Fund Issues (01:09:21)
Corruption Allegations in Bitcoin Development (01:14:36)
Future of Bitcoin and Governance (01:18:59)
DarkFi and Bitcoin's Future (01:20:04)
Critique of Cryptocurrency Developments (01:20:58)
Crypto's Role in Political Change (01:22:49)
Anonymous Chat Development (01:23:56)
Government Crackdowns on Speech (01:25:40)
DarkFi's Privacy Features (01:27:26)
Critique of Current Communication Platforms (01:28:31)
Basic Features of DarkFi (01:30:46)
Launch Timeline for DarkFi (01:31:34)
Improvements to DarkFi's DAO (01:34:38)
Community Engagement and Development (01:37:31)
Evolution of DarkFi's Technology (01:39:21)
The Future of Anonymity (01:42:34)
3D Printing and Innovation (01:43:48)
The Power of Anonymity in Online Spaces (01:44:49)
Bitcoin's Impact on Financial Transactions (01:46:45)
Silk Road and the Cypherpunk Movement (01:47:54)
The Illusion of Silicon Valley Innovation (01:49:10)
The Dark Patterns of Social Media (01:50:22)
Proprietary Tech vs. Freedom (01:51:26)
The Need for Innovative Tech Paradigms (01:54:56)
The Mediocrity of Current Tech Projects (01:58:01)
The Role of Developers in Tech Quality (01:59:46)
The Broader Economic Scam (02:01:46)
Crypto in "Squid Game" (02:02:51)
Torrenting vs. Streaming Services (02:03:18)
Satoshi Nakamoto's Quote (02:05:50)
Political Reform in Bitcoin (02:06:46)
Impact of Cryptocurrency on Political Struggles (02:08:45)
Squad Wealth and DAOs (02:09:57)
Decline of DAOs and Nihilism (02:11:01)
Changing Perceptions of Crypto (02:13:14)
Cypherpunk Ideals and DAOs (02:14:29)
Concerns Over Centralized Platforms (02:17:36)
Binance and Government Surveillance (02:18:35)
Building True Cypherpunk Technologies (02:20:41)
Ethereum's Compromises (02:21:49)
Weak Attitude of Compliance (02:22:52)
Solana's Efficiency (02:24:03)
Amir's Rant on Ethereum (02:24:32)
Zano (02:25:15)
Limitations of Ring Signatures (02:26:09)
Token Development for DarkFi (02:29:01)
Darknet Markets and DarkFi (02:30:45)
Future of DarkFi (02:31:22)
Decentralized Information Marketplaces (02:33:37)
Scalability Solutions in DAOs (02:36:06)
Indistinguishable Obfuscation (02:37:25)
Blockchain Scaling Trilemma (02:38:36)
Instant Node Synchronization (02:41:04)
Complexity of Smart Contract Platforms (02:42:17)
The Cypherpunk Ethos (02:43:37)
Zero Knowledge Rollups Explained (02:44:40)
Rapid Development in Privacy Tech (02:45:39)
Advanced Features of Dark Wallet (02:46:31)
Funding Challenges in Development (02:50:26)
Legal Considerations for Tokenization (02:51:04)
Ethereum's Unique Funding Model (02:52:08)
Governance Issues in Bitcoin (02:53:11)
Sidechains vs. Layer 2 Solutions (02:54:37)
Incentives for Sidechains (02:55:15)
Evolution of Stablecoins (02:56:18)
Short Window of Opportunity (02:59:19)
Introduction to Opportunities in Crypto (03:03:37)
Challenges in Privacy Tools (03:04:46)
Government Surveillance on Tor (03:05:58)
Need for Collaboration in Privacy Tech (03:06:35)
Year in Review: Privacy Challenges (03:06:57)
The Impact of Dark Wallet (03:07:32)
Legal Risks of Privacy Tools (03:08:21)
Evolution of CoinJoin (03:08:52)
Monero's FCMP Technology (03:09:09)
Funding Challenges for Tornado Cash Developer (03:10:59)
Ethereum's Ethical Dilemmas (03:11:21)
Gavin Andresen's Controversial Legacy (03:12:59)
Shift in Interest from Scaling Debates (03:15:51)
Future of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (03:16:35)
Quantum Computing and Cryptocurrency (03:18:55)
Skepticism Towards Quantum Threats (03:19:19)
Semiconductor Manufacturing Insights (03:21:12)
Critique of VC Claims on Quantum (03:23:50)
Bitcoin's Investment Landscape (03:24:50)
Quantum Computing and Bitcoin (03:26:00)
Market Reactions to Quantum Advances (03:27:00)
Bitcoin's Pricing Strategy (03:28:00)
Perceptions of Bitcoin (03:29:00)
Investing in Tokens vs. Stocks (03:30:00)
Understanding NFT Value (03:31:00)
Generative NFTs and Gaming (03:34:00)
Art and Mathematics in NFTs (03:37:00)
Community Engagement and Branding (03:39:00)
Ads (03:40:00)
Health and Fitness Journey (03:44:00)
Privacy Concerns in Bitcoin (03:44:50)
Michael Saylor's Involvement (03:45:32)
Irony of Bitcoin Leadership (03:45:58)
Roger Ver's Book Title (03:46:22)
Bitcoin Project Takeover (03:46:54)
Governance and Privacy in Bitcoin (03:47:34)
Vitalik's Potential Impact (03:48:38)
Zcash's Initial Purpose (03:49:06)
Criticism of Zcash (03:50:04)
Respect for Zcash Developers (03:51:23)
Zcash's Founding Group (03:52:56)
DarkFi’s Development in Switzerland (03:54:54)
Trump's Influence on Crypto (03:56:47)
Ross Ulbricht's Case (03:57:01)
Power Dynamics in Politics (03:59:21)
Working-Class Concerns (04:02:34)
America's Global Role (04:05:36)
CIA and Global Finance (04:07:50)
Free Market Hypocrisy (04:09:04)
Switzerland's Economic Sovereignty (04:10:17)
Impact of Regulations on Crypto Projects (04:12:26)
Researching Crypto Projects (04:16:18)
Emerging Privacy Projects (04:18:52)
Taxation Views (04:24:21)
Graphene OS and Privacy (04:24:58)
Nym VPN and Anonymity (04:26:45)
Tor Compromise Discussion (04:27:54)
Signal Messenger Concerns (04:28:56)
Meredith Whittaker's Background (04:30:36)
Privacy Tools and Platforms (04:32:33)
Nym Integration Challenges (04:33:34)
Radical Project Overview (04:34:51)
Web 3 Privacy List Critique (04:35:56)
Digital Identity and Reputation Systems (04:36:58)
VPNs and Decentralized Protocols (04:38:15)
Zashi Wallet Review (04:39:06)
Freenet and ITP Discussion (04:40:42)
Wallet Recommendations (04:42:01)
Critique of Rare IMO (04:43:28)
Unknown Cost Discussion (04:44:11)
Community Dynamics on Anonymous Platforms (04:46:11)
Bitcoin Maximalism Anecdote (04:49:59)
Bitcoin Lifestyle Ism (04:52:12)
Esperanto and Community Engagement (04:53:24)
Subculture and Ideology (04:54:22)
Ted Kaczynski's Insights (04:55:25)
Challenges in Privacy Technologies (04:57:36)
Dark Wallet's Features (04:59:42)
Moderation and Community Management (05:00:52)
Linux Preferences and Philosophy (05:07:39)
Gentoo Installation Experience (05:09:05)
Linux Customization (05:12:33)
Video Game Preferences (05:15:28)
Podcast Length and Content (05:19:01)
Governance in Bitcoin (05:21:11)
Privacy Magazine Discussion (05:23:29)
Video Game Memories (05:24:41)
PlayStation Emulation Experience (05:27:51)
Modding and Game Hacking (05:29:33)
Early Coding Inspirations (05:30:59)
Learning C++ (05:31:43)
QBasic Adventures (05:32:52)
Game Development Techniques (05:34:27)
Programming Challenges (05:36:41)
Muscle Memory in Coding (05:37:51)
Perceptions of Programming (05:39:49)
Personal Coding Experiences (05:40:18)
The Role of QBasic (05:42:04)
Motivating New Programmers (05:44:20)
Innovative App Development (05:46:28)
Market Phase Considerations (05:48:27)
UI Framework Development (05:50:05)
Breaking Consumer Paradigms (05:52:31)
Future Aspirations After Financial Reform (05:53:57)
Morality and Humanity (05:54:03)
Leadership in Decentralized Projects (05:56:21)
Decentralization Misunderstandings (06:00:13)
Empowering Individuals through Philosophy (06:05:26)
Future Vision and Inspiration (06:08:45)
Community Building and Evolution (06:09:56)
Record-Breaking Episode (06:13:16)
Special Word for Listeners (06:20:45)
Dinosaur Coloration Insights (06:24:30)
Interests Beyond Bitcoin (06:28:37)
Evolution of Populations (06:31:48)
Human Species Coexistence (06:33:17)
Convergent Evolution (06:37:28)
Wrap-Up and Transition (06:38:04)
Favorite Mathematicians Discussion (06:39:37)
Grothendieck's Contributions (06:40:22)
Serge Lang's Influence (06:41:24)
John von Neumann's Legacy (06:43:01)
Paul Erdős and His Unique Lifestyle (06:48:11)
Grigori Perelman's Principles (06:50:46)
Richard Feynman's Philosophy (06:52:24)
Learning from Mathematicians (06:54:18)
Economics and Hacking (06:54:35)
"Hackers: Wizards of the Electronic Age" (06:55:19)
Respect for Richard Stallman (06:56:41)
David Chaum's Xx Network (06:57:18)
Bram Cohen's Projects (06:57:32)
Future of AI (07:00:11)
Palantir and Military Use of AI (07:00:23)
AI's Influence on Social Media (07:02:16)
Drones and Surveillance (07:04:38)
Crypto as Resistance (07:06:59)
The End (07:09:11) -
Time Stamps:
Jeff Garzik’s Contributions (00:00:47)
Overview of Hemi (00:02:32)
Scaling Bitcoin (00:03:11)
Challenges with Current Solutions (00:04:17)
Lightning Network Use Cases (00:05:04)
Goals of Hemi (00:05:56)
Integration with Bitcoin (00:07:19)
History of Open Source Software (00:08:20)
Security and Trust in Established Technologies (00:10:01)
Satoshi's Approach to Building Bitcoin (00:12:58)
Understanding Proof of Proof (00:14:11)
Keystone Element in Hemi (00:16:15)
Hi, Amir Taaki! (00:17:39)
The Need for Privacy (00:18:31)
Shift in Bitcoin's Narrative (00:20:13)
Jeff Garzik's Optimism for Bitcoin (00:21:09)
Building for the Future (00:23:00)
Hemi and SideShift? (00:23:40)
Hemi Token? (00:24:18)
Practical Use Cases for Hemi (00:25:21)
Decentralized Finance and Hemi (00:26:54)
Composability in DeFi (00:28:23)
Decentralization and Security (00:30:16)
Maximalism vs. Moderation (00:33:03)
Limitations of Bitcoin Script (00:35:31)
Drivechains and Sidechains (00:40:16)
Trade-offs of Using Hemi (00:43:17)
Natural Scaling of Blockchain (00:44:51)
Comparison with ZK Rollups (00:47:05)
The Process of Innovation (00:47:56)
Innovation in Scaling Blockchains (00:50:15)
Hemi's Unique Approach (00:51:38)
Self-Custody Risks and Best Practices (00:52:29)
Medium of Exchange and Bitcoin's Volatility (00:56:17)
Was Greg Maxwell Ever Wrong? (00:58:47)
Jeff Garzik’s Favorite Scaling and Privacy Solutions (01:01:52) -
Time stamps:
Announcing the New Passport Prime (00:01:49)
Competitive Landscape of Hardware Wallets (00:03:17)
The Challenge to Replace Trezor (00:03:17)
Introduction of the Passport Prime (00:05:25)
Features of the Passport Prime (00:06:54)
Expanding Digital Security (00:08:07)
Comparison to Steve Jobs' Presentation (00:08:34)
Open Source Platform Development (00:10:34)
Microkernel Operating System (00:11:46)
Unique Approach to Hardware Wallets (00:14:31)
Development Timeline for Passport Prime (00:15:20)
Competitor Analysis (00:17:17)
Innovation (and Stagnation) in Hardware Wallets (00:21:03)
Foundation's Bitcoin-Centric Approach? (00:24:33)
Comparison with Ledger's Closed Platform (00:25:57)
Developer Ecosystem and App Distribution (00:28:16)
Hardware Wallet Industry Challenges (00:29:50)
Market Position of Ledger & Trezor (00:30:36)
Foundation's Still Manufactured in the USA (00:35:26)
Manufacturing Changes in Ledger (00:35:41)
Pricing Strategies of Hardware Wallets (00:38:23)
Passport Prime Pricing and Features (00:40:09)
Competing with YubiKey (00:42:26)
Envoy Plus Subscription Service (00:43:05)
Passport Prime Packaging (00:44:40)
Shamir Backup Method (00:44:54)
Magic Backups Feature (00:46:02)
Privacy Concerns with Subscription (00:48:11)
Backup Management Options (00:51:20)
Open Source Elements (00:56:14)
Bluetooth Security Measures (01:00:19)
Support for Previous Generations (01:03:33)
User Interface Adaptation (01:03:55)
Product Support Commitment (01:04:55)
Price Stability for Passport Devices (01:05:30)
Future Mobile Phone Plans (01:07:23)
Operating System Development Challenges (01:09:31)
Optimization in Software Development (01:11:53)
Microkernel Operating System Vision (01:13:57)
Integration of Open Source Components (01:17:02)
Concerns Over Tropic Square's Project (01:18:28)
Future of Foundation Devices (01:22:37)
Open Source Benefits (01:23:27)
Firmware Updates and Security (01:24:11)
Backup Solutions (01:25:18)
Critique of Competitors (01:26:55)
CoinJoin Feature Discussion (01:29:23)
Regulatory Impact on Development (01:31:28)
Integration with Full Nodes (01:32:39)
Challenges of Node Development (01:34:03)
Ambitious Hardware Ideas (01:36:15)
AI Integration with Home Servers (01:37:05)
Listing and Integration Policies (01:39:45)
The Hardware Wallet Ecosystem (01:43:03)
Sandboxing Applications (01:44:12)
Customization and User Experience (01:45:51)
Gaming Features in Hardware Wallets (01:46:25)
Libertarian Principles in Bitcoin (01:49:29)
Market Competition and Ledger (01:50:34)
Review Unit for Mandrik (01:51:44)
Durability of Passport Prime (01:52:27)
Conspiracy Theories About Foundation (01:54:34)
Principles of Decentralization (01:56:53)
Nuance in Cryptocurrency Criticism (01:58:06)
Software and Distribution Analogies (01:59:54)
Shifts in Hardware Wallet Design (02:01:12)
Introduction to First Principles (02:03:00)
Privacy Magazine Mention (02:03:35)
Discussion on Limited Editions (02:05:00)
Existential Questions in Bitcoin (02:05:55)
Critique on Bitcoin Upgrades (02:07:11)
Jaded Perspectives on Bitcoin (02:08:10)
Pre-Selling Passport Prime (02:10:48)
Customization and Future Updates (02:12:09)
Homebrew Support (02:12:45)
Closing Remarks (02:13:28) -
Time stamps:
Introducing Paul… again! (00:00:46)
Core Untouched Soft Work (00:01:56)
Peter Todd's Criticism (00:02:19)
Debate on Soft Forks (00:04:44)
Luke Dash Jr.'s Perspective (00:05:00)
SPV Wallets and Full Nodes (00:08:51)
Data Availability Issues (00:12:10)
Neutrino and Privacy (00:14:16)
Dandelion++ Proposal (00:17:05)
Quality of Bitcoin Core Development (00:18:45)
Libbitcoin’s Fast Sync (00:19:36)
Bitcoin Core Limitations (00:20:01)
Governance Challenges (00:20:55)
Responsibility in Development (00:24:39)
Mainstream Adoption Concerns (00:25:31)
Risk of Centralization (00:26:54)
Michael Saylor's Influence (00:27:55)
Wrapped Bitcoin and Smart Contracts (00:33:19)
Bitcoin Core's Innovation Stagnation (00:34:31)
BIP 300 and Soft Forks (00:37:11)
Redefining Bitcoin Maximalism (00:38:27)
The Miners' Interests (00:40:46)
Layer Two Labs (00:41:56)
Explaining the Core Untouched Soft Work Proposal (00:43:53)
Challenges with Soft Fork Activation (00:46:04)
Slow Progress of Soft Forks (00:48:12)
Competition Among Layer 1 Solutions (00:49:21)
Critique of the Lightning Network (00:51:31)
Concerns Over Custodial Solutions (00:53:06)
Historical Perspective on Lightning Network (00:54:17)
Cultural Issues in Criticizing the Lightning Network (00:55:22)
Incompetence in Development (00:56:40)
Potential for Improvement (00:58:57)
BIP Activation Dynamics (01:00:22)
Prediction Markets for Bitcoin Soft Forks? (01:01:22)
Political Control in Bitcoin (01:02:49)
Concerns About Full Nodes (01:04:18)
Covenants and Activation Delays (01:05:38)
Blockstream's Influence (01:06:56)
Why Covenants Are a Mistake (01:08:01)
The Role of Miners in Soft Forks (01:09:13)
Misguided Investments in Technology (01:10:21)
Competition in Bitcoin Development (01:11:23)
Privacy Improvements in Bitcoin (01:14:46)
The Search for Innovative Solutions (01:17:13)
User Experience and Adoption (01:21:41)
No Interest in User Experience (01:22:45)
Changing the Culture (01:23:19)
Technological Gaps (01:24:04)
Network Effects and Competition (01:25:15)
Bitcoin's Complacency (01:26:34)
Decentralization Spectrum (01:28:13)
Historical Context of Competition (01:29:05)
Privacy Innovations (01:31:29)
Politicians Praising Bitcoin (01:34:10)
Mainstream Adoption (01:35:31)
Innovation and Disruption (01:37:33)
Sponsor Plug and Market Insights (01:38:16)
Community Questions (01:42:52)
Blocking on Twitter (01:43:20)
Perceptions of Bitcoiners (01:45:40)
Miners' Misunderstanding of Bitcoin (01:46:37)
Future of Bitcoin Projects (01:49:07)
Privacy Improvements in Bitcoin (01:50:15)
Monero's Position in Privacy (01:51:57)
Mempool Policy and CUSF (01:54:36)
Conway's Law in Bitcoin (01:58:20)
Criticism of Bitcoin's Direction (02:00:09)
Responsibility in Bitcoin Core Development (02:01:59)
Ad Hominem Attacks in Bitcoin Proposals (02:04:15)
Closing Statement on CUSF (02:05:06)
The Future of Consensus (02:05:16)
Soft Forks and Innovation (02:06:08)
Understanding Soft Forks (02:07:12)
Prediction Markets in Bitcoin? (02:08:18) -
Time stamps:
Welcome to the Gymcast! (00:00:51)
Rocelo's Introduction (00:01:47)
First Bitcoin Transaction (00:02:51)
Buying Bitcoin in Tokyo (00:03:17)
Meeting Satoshi Nakamoto? (00:05:13)
Importance of Physical Fitness for HODLing (00:06:51)
Transition from Bitcoin Skeptic to Miner (00:08:22)
Future of Bitcoin Mining (00:09:35)
From Bitcoin Enthusiast to Kidnapping Victim (00:10:53)
Lessons on Operational Security (00:11:34)
The Need for Bitcoin Privacy (00:14:13)
Discussion on Privacy Solutions (00:15:23)
Focus on Liquid and Future Innovations (00:16:14)
Bitcoin Privacy and Opsec (17:16)
Litecoin's Extension Block (17:33)
Comparing Bitcoin and Monero (18:16)
Liquid's Adoption Challenges (19:19)
Liquid as a Trojan Horse (20:24)
USDT's Role in Crypto (23:19)
Emerging Market Adoption (25:50)
Decentralization Beyond Money (28:24)
Self-Custody Advice (30:49)
Creative Solutions for Bitcoin Security (32:42)
Importance of Privacy in Bitcoin (00:34:31)
Creative Responses to Bitcoin Ownership Questions (00:35:17)
Staying Humble and Low Profile (00:36:22)
Reflections on Roger Ver's Predictions (00:38:03)
Future Bitcoin Price Predictions (00:38:28)
User Empowerment in Bitcoin Holding (00:39:10)
BlackRock's Role in Bitcoin Market (00:40:30)
Earning Bitcoin Instead of Buying (00:41:13)
Challenges for Bitcoin Businesses (00:42:25)
Creating Demand for Bitcoin (00:43:22)
Complications of Using Bitcoin (00:44:16)
Incentivizing Bitcoin Adoption (00:46:08)
Bitcoin as Software and Scalability (00:47:35)
Exploring Other Cryptocurrencies (00:49:08)
Future of Bitcoin (00:51:26)
Bitcoin vs. Gold (00:52:24)
Bitcoin in Global Economy (00:53:28)
Top-Down Adoption of Bitcoin (00:55:13)
Trust in Politicians (00:56:39)
Bitcoin's Freedom (00:58:08)
Bitcoin Price Speculation (01:00:11)
Self-Custody and Privacy (01:00:52)
Always Ask Questions (01:01:04) -
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) -
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) - Visa fler
