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

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. 🚫

nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk discusses the implications with nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vctue44g in BR092.

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

🚨 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.

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

ā€œGo hard on UX or go hard on cypherpunk. Just don’t get caught in the middle.ā€ - nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vctue44g

Paul & nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygwr32sk discuss the trade-offs in Bitcoin UX, Mutiny’s lessons, and why you must choose:

1ļøāƒ£ Max UX

2ļøāƒ£ Max cypherpunk.

[BR092]

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

Trident Wallet has arrived – 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.

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

Mobile wallets? Good for a beer. Bad for your stack. šŸŗ

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. šŸ›”ļø [BR091]

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

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]

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

"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.

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

Recreating a Trident wallet in Sparrow Wallet? āœ…

nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw discusses with nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 the open nature of Trident’s setup, and how nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n's miniscript-templates facilitate Sparrow integration. [BR091.]

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

The M17 project brings AES-encrypted voice comms to ham radio. šŸš€

With enough bandwidth for #Bitcoin data, could this be a new frontier for Bitcoiners?

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 makes the case in BR091.

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

No more nyms? 🚫 Spain’s PM wants every internet user to be ID-verified by the state.

nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discuss the push against anonymity and Europe’s worsening hostility to free speech in BR091.

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

Tails remains the best read-only OS for security, but is it hostile to #Bitcoin?

Electrum’s hardware wallet support is gone, and adding alternatives isn’t easy.

nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discuss the hurdles, Debian’s red tape, and possible solutions in BR091.

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

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.

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

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.

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

The adversarial ethos of #Bitcoin isn’t a flaw - it’s a feature.

Wallets don’t trust signers. Signers don’t trust wallets.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 discusses the beauty of adversarial design in BR091.

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

Tornado Cash sanctions reversed—but the case isn’t over.

A judge ruled that immutable smart contracts aren’t property—undermining the legal basis for OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado Cash.

nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw , nostr:npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 & nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 weigh in on the case and what it means going forward. [BR091]

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

Calling all #Bitcoin builders! šŸ”§

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.

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

Bitcoin self-custody isn’t plug & play. 🚧

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]

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

Too many Bitcoiners create puzzle inheritance plans, resulting in families struggling (or worse, failing) to recover funds. 🧩

Don’t make the same mistake. Keep it simple!

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 & nostr:npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw explain how to fix this in BR091.

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