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A Podcast and Newsletter review of Bitcoin Software updates and related topics with NVK and guests.

#Bitcoin multisig:

Secure ✅

Beginner friendly ❌

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y highlight the learning curve and the need for patience and preparation when it comes to securing your #BTC with multisig in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MbXc.mov

Ndolo and Tschorsch recently published a paper indicating that a network-level adversary could censor payments in the lightning network.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 discuss the issue of LN communication privacy risks and malincentives in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MaSL.mov

Matrix 2.0 promises faster sync with sliding sync - cutting room load times from minutes to seconds for heavy users.

A step forward, but do Signal's advancements like anonymous IDs still hold the edge?

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y and nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 give their take in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MZuJ.mov

Using 160-bit hash collisions, #ColliderScript introduces covenants to #Bitcoin with no protocol updates needed.

Impressive cryptography, but will the idea remain only theoretical? nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y give their take in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MYtf.mov

🚨 Critical private key vulnerability found in secp256k1-node.

Attackers can retrieve private keys using low-order curve points through only 11 ECDH sessions.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 discuss the vulnerability in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MYRP.mov

.nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg 2.0.2 addresses a critical vulnerability for nostr or Blink plugin users, fixing an issue where attackers could drain Lightning wallets via pull payments.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y discuss the vulnerability, and the evolution of the project, in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MDtZ.mov

Three years after taproot, we’re finally seeing more widespread musig rollout.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y discuss why the long journey to musig in #bitcoin highlights that true cryptographic security takes time, diligence, and rigorous testing. [BR087]

https://m.primal.net/MDTZ.mov

🚨 Hacker group #BlueNoroff has launched a new phishing campaign against crypto firms, using deceptive emails and malware to modify user settings.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y and nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 discuss the story, and why it's yet another reason to scrutinize permissions prompts, in BR087.

https://m.primal.net/MCvz.mov

A new service from nostr:npub1xkere5pd94672h8w8r77uf4ustcazhfujkqgqzcykrdzakm4zl4qeud0en allows Bitcoiners to earn interest (paid in #bitcoin) on fiat savings. Allowing you to stack BTC without putting your #bitcoin at risk.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1u8lnhlw5usp3t9vmpz60ejpyt649z33hu82wc2hpv6m5xdqmuxhs46turz discuss this fresh approach to accumulating #bitcoin from cash in BR086.

https://m.primal.net/MBoS.mov

Released at nostr:npub17yqgpat6e6ensd78jqhj4c3ef03uq04uqu3z05rhjnlk67lwm8wq9w5269 , #Bitkey’s new paper delves into their innovative backend architecture, with insights on zero-knowledge proofs, #FROST, and blinded PINs for a secure self-custody experience.

nostr:npub1mxrssnzg8y9zjr6a9g6xqwhxfa23xlvmftluakxqatsrp6ez9gjssu0htc approved in BR086! ✅

https://m.primal.net/MBLm.mov

A recent critical Tor browser vulnerability - caused by an animation timeline bug - has been patched with Tails v6.8.1.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1mxrssnzg8y9zjr6a9g6xqwhxfa23xlvmftluakxqatsrp6ez9gjssu0htc warn how the complexity of modern browsers leads to these kinds of risks in BR086.

https://m.primal.net/MAwM.mov

The Kyoto project aims to bring faster sync times to #bitcoin, potentially revolutionizing performance on mobile devices.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1mxrssnzg8y9zjr6a9g6xqwhxfa23xlvmftluakxqatsrp6ez9gjssu0htc and nostr:npub1u8lnhlw5usp3t9vmpz60ejpyt649z33hu82wc2hpv6m5xdqmuxhs46turz discuss the potential. Could the tech be folded into BDK in the future? [BR086]

https://m.primal.net/MAMh.mov

The #Bitkey stack doesn’t allow for external xPriv exports or raw cryptographic keys - a design choice aimed at minimizing user mishandling, but is it limiting?

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1mxrssnzg8y9zjr6a9g6xqwhxfa23xlvmftluakxqatsrp6ez9gjssu0htc discuss this safeguard-focused wallet approach that forgoes traditional seed phrase handling. [BR086]

https://m.primal.net/Lzar.mov

Could AI-powered agents replace traditional algorithms on #nostr?

nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s and nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 explore how the concept of an algo could expand into intelligent agents, transforming feeds into a completely different kind of social experience. [BR078]

https://m.primal.net/LzGm.mov