Inheritance keys after time locks: A great feature for long-term #Bitcoin holders, but UTXO rotation with every spend could create privacy risks for users. š«
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk discusses the implications with nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vctue44g in BR092.
šØ Another day, another Trust Wallet exploit...
This time? A targeted attack on users visiting adult sites.
Phantom & Trust Wallet browsers were reportedly compromised. nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk and nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vctue44g discuss the story in BR092.
āGo hard on UX or go hard on cypherpunk. Just donāt get caught in the middle.ā - nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vctue44g
Paul & nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk discuss the trade-offs in Bitcoin UX, Mutinyās lessons, and why you must choose:
1ļøā£ Max UX
2ļøā£ Max cypherpunk.
[BR092]
š BR092 - Nostr Wallet Connect, DeepSeek, AI Coding, Sparrow, Bitcoin Keeper, Maple AI, Calculating Tx Sizes + MORE ft. nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vctue44g & nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk
Listen to the episode:
ā”ļø Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/IhpxNMf5UanEEZn3rsgg
ā”ļø Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zCPKSQfHOsa57frSCtwJQ
ā”ļø Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/br092-nostr-wallet-connect-deepseek-ai-coding-sparrow/id1632017958?i=1000691144038
ā”ļø YouTube: https://youtu.be/VS44Fu4ttjM
Shownotes:
ā”ļø Website: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-92/
ā”ļø Substack: https://substack.bitcoin.review/p/br092-nostr-wallet-connect-deepseek
šļøš NVK & Future Paul discuss the impact of Nostr Wallet Connect - a one-button solution to authenticate your Lightning wallet across apps, without sharing private info.
Trident Wallet has arrived ā offering next-level vault security, without the complexity.
Bitcoin Dev Kit, Rust, absolute timelocks, a clever use of nLockTime... nostr:nprofile1qqsvak4cr0jzaarahhn98a9602e94sa2xt8u9dnjac8cns86lzp0z0svq6p2f takes us under the hood of Trident in BR091.
Mobile wallets? Good for a beer. Bad for your stack. šŗ
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk breaks down why mobile wallets are great for small payments but a terrible idea for serious #Bitcoin transactions.
Use a desktop, verify addresses, and keep your funds secure. š”ļø [BR091]
When does it make sense to open-source Bitcoin security tools?
nostr:nprofile1qqsvak4cr0jzaarahhn98a9602e94sa2xt8u9dnjac8cns86lzp0z0svq6p2f discusses with nostr:nprofile1qqstu7jjjx6n969erredexq539y2x0f7pks80zxhg9hh8dx8298s3es4t502m the balance between security, business strategy, and the open-source ethos in #Bitcoin as it relates to Trident Wallet. [BR091]
Will #Bitcoin UTXOs become a scarce asset?
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 argues that individual ownership will wane, with a shift to UTXOs being owned by larger entities and families.
nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw & nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 weigh in on BR091.
"FOSS-washing" is real. Many claim to support open-source, but keep their core tech behind closed doors.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discusses market incentives, FOSS sustainability, and the need for new funding models in BR091.
Recreating a Trident wallet in Sparrow Wallet? ā
nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discusses with nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 the open nature of Tridentās setup, and how nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n's miniscript-templates facilitate Sparrow integration. [BR091.]
The M17 project brings AES-encrypted voice comms to ham radio. š
With enough bandwidth for #Bitcoin data, could this be a new frontier for Bitcoiners?
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 makes the case in BR091.
No more nyms? š« Spainās PM wants every internet user to be ID-verified by the state.
nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discuss the push against anonymity and Europeās worsening hostility to free speech in BR091.
Tails remains the best read-only OS for security, but is it hostile to #Bitcoin?
Electrumās hardware wallet support is gone, and adding alternatives isnāt easy.
nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discuss the hurdles, Debianās red tape, and possible solutions in BR091.
Can Lightning work as a CoinJoin alternative?
For small amounts, yes.
Hard to trace senders, tough to link payments - but most users rely on semi-custodial setups.
For real privacy, run your own node with multiple channels.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 , nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw & nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 discuss in BR091.
Behind every smooth multisig experience is a mountain of complexity.
nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw reflects on lessons learned from building Trident & AnchorWatch , the hidden complexity behind "it just works," and how much wallet devs abstract away.
Full breakdown in BR091.
The adversarial ethos of #Bitcoin isnāt a flaw - itās a feature.
Wallets donāt trust signers. Signers donāt trust wallets.
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discusses the beauty of adversarial design in BR091.
Tornado Cash sanctions reversedābut the case isnāt over.
A judge ruled that immutable smart contracts arenāt propertyāundermining the legal basis for OFACās sanctions on Tornado Cash.
nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw , nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 weigh in on the case and what it means going forward. [BR091]
Calling all #Bitcoin builders! š§
If you are a maker working on bitcoin projects, and would like to join @nvk as a guest on the show, reach out to at producer@coinkite.com.
Bitcoin self-custody isnāt plug & play. š§
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 explains why learning the fundamentals is essential - otherwise, you're just waiting to make a costly mistake.
There's no shortcuts to being your own bank. [BR091]
Too many Bitcoiners create puzzle inheritance plans, resulting in families struggling (or worse, failing) to recover funds. š§©
Donāt make the same mistake. Keep it simple!
nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw explain how to fix this in BR091.