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

Exploring multiple specs for group messaging within #Nostr: Can they coexist?

nostr:npub1zuuajd7u3sx8xu92yav9jwxpr839cs0kc3q6t56vd5u9q033xmhsk6c2uc gives a rundown of this, and the ongoing work to make it as interoperable and straightforward as possible for everyone, in BR081.

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

Ever wondered what a "relay" is on nostr? How does it differ from a client? And how does communication between the two work?

nostr:npub1acg6thl5psv62405rljzkj8spesceyfz2c32udakc2ak0dmvfeyse9p35c gives a helpful rundown of relays and nostr topology in BR080.

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

X is still the undisputed global town square for now, but as liberals begin to flee to Bluesky and Threads, are they just setting up for future failure in another walled garden?

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y & nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 explore the shifting social landscapes in BR087.

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

Another big update for Krux: tamper detection via flash hash, memory mapping tools, and partial text QR compatibility. A firmware game-changer.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1mxrssnzg8y9zjr6a9g6xqwhxfa23xlvmftluakxqatsrp6ez9gjssu0htc discuss the Krux's latest v24.11.0 release in BR088.

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

While Elon adds Bitcoin tips to Twitter, #nostr embraces what makes it unique: full interoperability and permissionless innovation.

nostr:npub18lzls4f6h46n43revlzvg6x06z8geww7uudhncfdttdtypduqnfsagugm3 explains why he thinks nostr is the water cooler fuelling innovation in BR085.

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

Why limit to short form? #Nostr’s potential for blogs and articles could redefine content discovery - blending long reads with social feeds

nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr lays out his optimism for long form and his vision for Primal reads in BR084.

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

The legend of nostr strikes again. 🔥

nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft was so "bullshit" on nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 ‘s vision for an Instagram style client, he built it. (Immediately.)

Meet Olas.

Featuring:

Blossom uploads

NIP-22 replies

Reels

+ more

Get it on Testflight:

https://testflight.apple.com/join/2FMVX2yM

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

Moderation on #nostr groups: a challenge of balance. NIP 29's relay-based approach offers flexibility where NIP 72's opt-in method fell short.

nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discuss the complexities of different moderation configurations in BR081.

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

Forget centralized ledgers or eternal receipts. Nostr offers a social network where users decide what to see and share. No walled gardens, no censorship.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discusses the beauty of nostr in BR080.

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

The widely-used LottieFiles Lotti-Player project fell victim to a supply chain attack, embedding a crypto drainer into websites to steal visitors' cryptocurrency.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y discuss the attack, and what we can learn from it, in BR087.

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

When bots consume their own output, they spiral into stupidity.

In BR078, nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s suggests to use bots to find good content, not drown us in bot-made garbage. 🗑️🤖

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

Encrypted AI chat? OpenSecret is redefining privacy for developers with encrypted storage and key management.

In B087 nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y and OpenSecret developer nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 discuss Maple, their demo AI chat.

Explore the tech at OpenSecret.cloud. 🤖🔒

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

Cryptocurrency businessman Antônio Vinícius Lopes Gritzbach being fatally shot a São Paulo airport is a stark reminder that no one is above physical attacks.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y discuss the attack and ask the question: are covenants & vaults the answer? [BR087]

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

Apple’s iOS 18.1 adds an inactivity timer for better security.

An important security upgrade, but could a decoy PIN be the real killer feature missing from our phones?

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 and nostr:npub1zxu639qym0esxnn7rzrt48wycmfhdu3e5yvzwx7ja3t84zyc2r8qz8cx2y talk Candy Crush security in BR087.

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