PSA: ETFs aren't Bitcoin!
Self-custody takes effort, but nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 warns against the passive mindset of deferring to ETFs.
The cost of laziness? You don’t really own Bitcoin.
[BR091]
Another reason to keep hardware wallets off USB!
Apple’s ACE3 USB-C controller was just exploited for code execution. 🚨
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 explains why USB is a massive security risk—and why you should avoid it for cold storage. [BR091]
Searched for "Homebrew" on Google? You might have downloaded malware...
A sponsored ad led to a malicious site with a deceptive cURL command.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw talk search engine risks and suggest some (likely) safer alternatives in BR091.
🚨 Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped and later released after a crypto ransom was partly paid, traced & seized.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discuss the risks of biometrics in hardware wallets, the importance of OPSEC for Bitcoiners, & the growing risks in Europe. [BR091]
BlueWallet v7.0.7 improves xpub handling, avoiding mismatches with Sparrow Wallet & reducing fund losses. ✅
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 discuss how this critical update benefits users in BR091.
Worried about five dollar wrench attacks or lost keys?
AnchorWatch Trident Wallet integrates native Bitcoin scripts, offering co-signing services & Lloyd’s-backed insurance for ultimate custody security.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discuss the big release in BR091.
🚀 BR091 - AnchorWatch Trident Vault, Ledger Co-founder Kidnapped, Blue Wallet, M17, The Case for Multi-vendor Setups, Tails removes HWW Support + MORE ft. nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 , nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8
Listen to the episode:
➡️ Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/qfhj3otn3dd2BUmYceYw
➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gzIQarWvd395rGGucWS0O
➡️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/yykepvzKwj0
Shownotes:
➡️ Website: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-91/
➡️ Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/bitcoinreview/p/br091-anchorwatch-trident-vault-ledger
Craig, Rob and NVK discuss #Bitcoin wallet standards and the features they must have to ensure compatibility, user independence, and long-term usability. 👇
PushTX, delayed transactions, change address lists... Your wallet could do all this, and more.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw explore some of the possibilities of advanced wallet features in BR090.
"If you have a thousand UTXOs, good luck!"
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 explains why Bitcoin Core struggles with indexing, while nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw highlights how #Electrs & #BDK make large-scale self-custody workable.
Catch the full discussion in BR090.
Change address verification isn’t optional - it’s critical.
Without verifying change addresses, users risk sending funds to attackers, or losing them entirely.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discuss this simple yet vital feature (only on COLDCARD!) in BR090.
Schnorr vs. ECDSA: Why didn’t Satoshi choose Schnorr for #bitcoin? 🧐
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw dive into Schnorr's history, its release from patent constraints, and the uphill hardware battle for adoption in BR090.
BitKey strikes a balance: entry-level multi-sig wallet with verifiable self-custody.
But are easy wallets failing to teach #Bitcoin fundamentals?
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw explore the risks and benefits of the BitKey solution in BR090.
Complex setups ≠ better security.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw break down why overcomplicating Bitcoin security with laptops is impractical and dangerous.
Hardware wallets? Simple, hardened, and built for attacks. [BR090]
Why is signing PSPTs critical?
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discuss how hardware wallets can validate PSPTs through ephemeral key exchanges, enhancing trust and eliminating unsigned data risks. [BR090].
Deep fake-resistant #Bitcoin security?
nostr:npub1casacasahesdrpu6npfth2t0ae37a2cdwwg3c4fkt30v7gzffx3q7wtzdc steps up with a new feature: live calls + code verification to ensure user safety.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 and nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw share their thoughts in BR090.
Read nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp‘s blog post:
Why do hardware wallets still rely on outdated QRs? ❌
NFC offers:
✅ Easier app integration
✅ Tap-to-tap interoperability
✅ Better user experience
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discuss the future of NFC-enabled wallets in BR090.
Should you worry about legacy Bitcoin addresses?
✅ Secure (even more than SegWit!).
💸 Slightly costlier for transactions.
📜 Paper wallets? Move funds before disaster strikes.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw explore legacy address myths in BR090.
The original Bitcoin address format? Raw public keys. 🔑
nostr:npub1yxp7j36cfqws7yj0hkfu2mx25308u4zua6ud22zglxp98ayhh96s8c399s revives this classic with P2PK Playground.
Basic JS + HTML, open-source, and experimental.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw unpack it in BR090.
Link to project:
Samourai Wallet’s pretrial hearing was postponed to March 12 as petabytes of seized data flood the discovery process.
Prosecutors are deploying the “drown you in paperwork” tactic to exhaust resources.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw give their take in BR090.
(Donate: https://p2prights.org/)
"If BTC must be essentially be held in custody, then why use BTC over gold?" 🤔
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw explain why #bitcoin remains superior, even in a world where most people may choose to use custodians. [BR090]