Are dice rolls the answer to bad entropy?
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68y6trvyhxxmmdqyv8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnndehhyapwwdhkx6tpdsqkeza5 breaks down why secure elements use TRNGs, why mixing entropy matters, and why relying on a camera for randomness is pure “camera theater.”
🎲 Humans are bad at entropy.
🔐 Trust, verify, XOR.
[BR077]
🚀 BR093 - ECDSA Key Extraction, ESP32 Security Concerns, COLDCARD, Cove Wallet, Krux, Nunchuk, Invalid Mining Jobs, Javascript Injection Attack, CTV Back on the table? + MORE ft. nostr:nprofile1qqsvak4cr0jzaarahhn98a9602e94sa2xt8u9dnjac8cns86lzp0z0spzamhxue69uhhyumnd3shjtnwdaehgu3wdejhgtcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0guly4p , nostr:nprofile1qqswlwjv80p52kxjplc2gv7asxs0hnsvxu6d0dte6mgzpkrznw7uk7gpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduer488l & nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2xp0ycy
Listen to the episode:
➡️ Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/as8n9iw9VbKhMCyrjjjv
➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B5SqlPBrYjyam3IzEEERr
➡️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/vweXlKOYi_A
Shownotes:
➡️ Website: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-93/
➡️ Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/bitcoinreview/p/br093-ecdsa-key-extraction-esp32
🚨 ESP32 and Bluetooth security concerns. Is there a place for these technologies when it comes to #Bitcoin? NVK and Rob tackle this question. 👇
From emergency comms to #cashu Over MeshTastic 🥜
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"Hardware wallets are the best thing since sliced bread" 🍞
Although some try to trivialise hardware wallets, they offer asymmetric power for #Bitcoin security.
nostr:nprofile1qqsvak4cr0jzaarahhn98a9602e94sa2xt8u9dnjac8cns86lzp0z0spzamhxue69uhhyumnd3shjtnwdaehgu3wdejhgtcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0guly4p and nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2xp0ycy discuss the risks of underestimating these tools in BR076.
Bitcoin’s security depends on one of the most reviewed cryptographic libraries: LibSec256k1. 🔐
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2xp0ycy & nostr:npub1p4kg8zxukpym3h20erfa3samj00rm2gt4q5wfuyu3tg0x3jg3gesvncxf8 break down the importance for non-cryptographers; avoiding bad math, preventing side-channel leaks, and ensuring everyone speaks the same mathematical language.
Bitcoin security is at military levels - available to everyone. 🛡️🔐
Unfortunately, FUDsters still try to scare users away.
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2xp0ycy & nostr:nprofile1qqsvak4cr0jzaarahhn98a9602e94sa2xt8u9dnjac8cns86lzp0z0spzamhxue69uhhyumnd3shjtnwdaehgu3wdejhgtcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0guly4p discuss the rapid evolution of multisig, UX leaps in security, and why hardware wallets (even bad ones) are a massive net positive. [BR076]
Yahoo Pipes was ahead of its time—letting users visually connect data streams.
Time for a #nostr equivalent?
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2xp0ycy , nostr:nprofile1qqsrhuxx8l9ex335q7he0f09aej04zpazpl0ne2cgukyawd24mayt8gprfmhxue69uhkcmmrdd3x77pwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5hszxnhwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mf0rr5cq2 & nostr:npub1zuuajd7u3sx8xu92yav9jwxpr839cs0kc3q6t56vd5u9q033xmhsk6c2uc discuss some ideas for nostr tooling to mature in BR081.
Spam is a real problem on open #nostr relays.
Should relays take responsibility for filtering spam, or should clients handle it locally with a web of trust?
nostr:nprofile1qqsrhuxx8l9ex335q7he0f09aej04zpazpl0ne2cgukyawd24mayt8gprfmhxue69uhkcmmrdd3x77pwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5hszxnhwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mf0rr5cq2 , nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2xp0ycy & nostr:nprofile1qqs8d3c64cayj8canmky0jap0c3fekjpzwsthdhx4cthd4my8c5u47spr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet5qythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaejuum0vd5kzmp0200quh explore different approaches to mitigating spam in BR080.
From gaming the system to true discovery 🎯
Some creators struggle with #nostr’s lack of an algorithm - no easy way to game the system. But in return, it offers true organic virality.
Could this model outperform today's platforms? nostr:nprofile1qqsr9cvzwc652r4m83d86ykplrnm9dg5gwdvzzn8ameanlvut35wy3gpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q2uzgyc shares his take in BR078.
Zaps are a game-changer. ⚡️
Public payments with built-in social signaling—something we've never had before. Could this be the catalyst that onboards the world to #Bitcoin?
nostr:nprofile1qqsdv8emcke7k3qqaldwv956tstu40ejg663gdsaayuuujs6pknw7jspzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkct9wug2 explains why every app is about to be Bitcoin-enabled in BR083.
Zaps on nostr have yet to reach their final form.
nostr:nprofile1qqs04xzt6ldm9qhs0ctw0t58kf4z57umjzmjg6jywu0seadwtqqc75spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz9mhwden5te0wfjkccte9ec8y6tdv9kzumn9wshs3yzth5 sees Zaps as just the start—unlocking new use cases and infinite possibilities. Cashu-based Zaps? More speed, more verification, more potential. ⚡
[BR083]
Should every #nostr idea start as a NIP? 🤔
nostr:nprofile1qqsr9cvzwc652r4m83d86ykplrnm9dg5gwdvzzn8ameanlvut35wy3gpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjmcllc3cq of nostr:nprofile1qqsraldwhvwcjgltmxwfu7kw8dqef2692yhzheuurd7k3kfy8cxjdqgpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejszxthwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mglylm0v argues that trying to make every new idea a NIP before testing it slows progress. Instead, experiment, get real adoption, and let standards emerge naturally. [BR078]
Bridging AI & Nostr 🧩
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Is AI moving toward more modular, open interoperability? Full discussion in BR092.
👉 Own Your Distribution 👈
Platforms like Substack & Medium learned the hard way—your traffic isn’t yours if it relies on centralized platforms.
On #nostr, your identity & content are truly yours.
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgkwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummn9eek7cmfv9kqnykd9p on the shift to uncensorable publishing. [BR084]
M17: A decentralized, low-bandwidth comms network.
📡 Voice & text over radio
🔒 Encrypted messaging
📜 Bitcoin block headers over distance
🚀 Chinese hardware integration happening NOW
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpvemhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0dec82c33v9arj7r28q6kxmtcwcux2wt289unsvrvwechqwfhvde8xutyw5exvur4xdehyam5dpjrjwt3ve6njutnvaehgctd8puns0mzwfhkzerrv9ehg0t5wf6k2qgkwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxummn9eek7cmfv9kqnykd9p breaks down the spook-resistant tech with nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vcpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzpmhxue69uhnzdps9enrw73wd9hskpjrnw in BR092.
Curation feeds on Nostr?
Highlighter already lets you create curated lists of articles & notes. But what if you could combine multiple curations into a feed—powered by people you trust, not algorithms?
nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr sees this model thriving on nostr. [BR084]
Want to hold your own keys? Start small. 🏁
✔️ Learn how to create a seed.
✔️ Send & receive sats.
✔️ Restore from backup.
Like driving, you don’t start on the highway. Learn before you leap.
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzyrhwden5te0fehhxarj9emkjmn9xur9zh & nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vcprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctvqyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvecxul9 discuss the gradual approach to #bitcoin self-custody.
Are we building #Bitcoin tools for the right future?
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wvh8xmmrd9skclqhnqe challenges wallet design:
📌 Base layer will be out of reach for normies.
📌 True self-custody demands seed phrase understanding.
📌 Recovery involving vendor lock-in is a risk
Full conversation w/ nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzxthwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mgfnwcp6 in BR092.
AI is reshaping how we approach research. ⚡
Complex data analysis, rapid insights, and automated problem-solving—AI is making it easier than ever to explore big questions.
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wvh8xmmrd9skclqhnqe & nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzxthwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mgfnwcp6 discuss the shift in BR092.
Spectrum gaps led to Wi-Fi. Now, they're fueling the next wave of permissionless communication.
MeshTastic, GMRS, and M17 encryption are making off-grid, unregulated networks a reality.
nostr:nprofile1qqsw3znfr6vdnxrujezjrhlkqqjlvpcqx79ys7gcph9mkjjsy7zsgygpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wvh8xmmrd9skclqhnqe & nostr:nprofile1qqsq6myr3rwtqjdcm48u357ccwae8h3a4y96s28y7zwg458ngeyg5vcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzxthwden5te0wpuhyctdd9jzuenfv96x5ctx9e3k7mgfnwcp6 share their thoughts in BR092.