🚨Come joining us to explore LBTC, the Liquid Sidechain nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan by nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n .
Liquid Bitcoin or LBTC is a one-to-one pegged of bitcoin (BTC). This is a very important and innovative Layer 2 solution in scaling bitcoin.
📅26th Jul (Fri)
🕗8pm - 10pm
📍 @myespressocafe
https://www.meetup.com/bitcoiner-malaysia/events/302431630
Come and learn how the Liquid Network can help you stack bitcoin and move bitcoin efficiently even in a high-fee environment on the bitcoin mainchain.
This week, Blockstream Local is excited to support the nostr:npub1x42vvsc96wcnnea38y7390hhgs7f6t8hk4rm08pwtt7stlav9avsv7j5rm meetup, co-founded by Jade reseller nostr:npub1uzd74gql89r529hhpyx5jr777cky055gwq9kj8c4e4tzqpeqjedq4ut23m!
They’ll explore the nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan and learn how it helps users stack and move #Bitcoin in high-fee environments.
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Learn more about the Blockstream Local initiative and find out how to access LBTC to share and educate your meetup with. ⬇️
https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-local-meetup-support-and-grassroots-bitcoin-education/
Splicing and Dual Funded channels, pioneered on CLN, are enabling interesting new use cases for Lightning like Stable Channels, Tony Klaus explains on the nostr:npub1r8l06leee9kjlam0slmky7h8j9zme9ca32erypgqtyu6t2gnhshs3jx5dk podcast.
Stack another Jade at booth #631 and get 10% when paying in #Bitcoin!
The world famous #Bitcoin Larp is starting soon at the Gaming Stage!
Heading to nostr:npub1rwh33t5x8n7czknhts5fg0v0fml8mkl7neaarksumkkf8d679qrqcz7avv 2024 in Nashville?
Say hi to Blockstream Jade at booth #631 next to the Satoshi Dome, hear from Blocksttream Research at the Open Source stage and become a #Bitcoin node with nostr:npub1e0z776cpe0gllgktjk54fuzv8pdfxmq6smsmh8xd7t8s7n474n9smk0txy!
Bookmark this guide and get a high signal conference experience! 🧵⬇️
Join the world famous #Bitcoin Larp with nostr:npub1vmpf90hq56wzyxht6teg3llpa74rzcepw9suj5unxl3tph24zd4qgtxhm7 Co-Founder and Core Lightning contributor nostr:npub1e0z776cpe0gllgktjk54fuzv8pdfxmq6smsmh8xd7t8s7n474n9smk0txy to learn about #Bitcoin in a two hour hands on workshop.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 Gaming Stage.
https://x.com/niftynei/status/1815837781488460154
Make sure stop by booth #631 to collect another Jade hardware wallet and get 10% off when you pay in #Bitcoin, nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan BTC, or Lightning.
Gotta stack ‘em all!
Curious about OP_CAT's potential to enhance Bitcoin’s expressivity?
Join Blockstream Research Director Andrew Poelstra, nostr:npub1mxrssnzg8y9zjr6a9g6xqwhxfa23xlvmftluakxqatsrp6ez9gjssu0htc, and nostr:npub1su60ga79paqea8kgkp52qeq4eduhtexc957m8utg4704xddprf4szmsu60 to learn more.
Friday, July 26th, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Open Source Stage.
Get primed here. ⬇️
https://blog.blockstream.com/op_cat-the-purr-fect-solution-for-covenants/
See how FROST, an exciting area of interest for Blockstream Research, is entering the hardware wallet space with Frost Snap CEO and Co-Founder Nick Farrow.
Friday, July 26th, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Open Source Stage.
Taking photographs nostr:npub1rwh33t5x8n7czknhts5fg0v0fml8mkl7neaarksumkkf8d679qrqcz7avv 2024?
Share your images at booth #631 and of Blockstream happenings on the open-source stage on Nostr and get zapped!
Explore the future of Lightning Network development with Roy Sheinfeld, CEO nostr:npub1mu7nv2jkaq4xausnn098xc8tp3gzgf2w5r2cj68x8dnns0rktmysnsj5cl, a key partner of Blockstream Greenlight on the Open Source Stage.
Saturday, July 27th, 10:00 AM - 10:30.
https://x.com/Breez_Tech/status/1808520900070810103
Get insights into the current state and future direction of Bitcoin Core development with Blockstream Supported #Bitcoin Core Dev Ava Chow.
Saturday July 27th, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Open Source Stage.
Get up to speed with achow. ⬇️
Starting today, our fully open-source hardware wallet, Jade supports Miniscript.
Use timelocks and more complex multisig arrangements for greater peace of mind and planning by pairing Jade with the Liana wallet.
Full details. ⬇️
https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-jade-adds-support-for-miniscript/
We'll be selling Jade at booth #631 nostr:npub1rwh33t5x8n7czknhts5fg0v0fml8mkl7neaarksumkkf8d679qrqcz7avv!
Come say hi, chat about Miniscript, and enjoy a 10% discount when you pay with #Bitcoin on-chain, Lightning, or nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan BTC!
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Starting today, our fully open-source hardware wallet, Jade supports Miniscript.
Use timelocks and more complex multisig arrangements for greater peace of mind and planning by pairing Jade with the Liana wallet.
Full details. ⬇️
https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-jade-adds-support-for-miniscript/
Happening now! Don't miss our live discussion with nostr:npub1excellx58e497gan6fcsdnseujkjm7ym5yp3m4rp0ud4j8ss39js2pn72a and nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a on Bitcoin Capital #6, moderated by Jesse Knutson.
Join nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a, GP Ego Death Capital and renowned #Bitcoin macro-analyst, to explore the broader economic aspects of Bitcoin and what it can and cannot fix in the current financial system.
Register for the live stream with nostr:npub1excellx58e497gan6fcsdnseujkjm7ym5yp3m4rp0ud4j8ss39js2pn72a starting 8:00pm ET today! ⬇️
Bitcoin super apps are evolving to include multiple layer-2 solutions in one wallet.
From automated conversions to super QR codes, the future of #Bitcoin transactions is becoming simpler and more efficient.
nostr:npub1qg8j6gdwpxlntlxlkew7eu283wzx7hmj32esch42hntdpqdgrslqv024kw explains more on the nostr:npub1sqzr42dj8vx32yd5jcvvl3ytux45kl0etgf6y2ymjvmd7lqmuwmqk9vk7v podcast with nostr:npub1c4m30mr6dteqhqm2j35zs22gms9dhfjdxz4lks9233nxfh0relrs555akf.
Catch up with nostr:npub1excellx58e497gan6fcsdnseujkjm7ym5yp3m4rp0ud4j8ss39js2pn72a, CEO of nostr:npub1jan3xfrvxmd35smylytmnp3ne0sgqh2x47yq766s55zaf6eja4rselx52y, on Bitcoin Capital as he shares insights into Bitcoin's transformative power for nations and capital markets in conversation with nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a and Jesse Knutson.
Register for the live stream happening Monday July 22nd, 8:00 PM ET ⬇️
Today, we’re launching the next generation of Bitcoin mining investments: the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2). It offers investors direct exposure to hashrate generated at our Bitcoin mining facilities through a tradable security token on the nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan.
BMN2 builds on the success of BMN1, which recently matured, generating over 1,212 BTC with net returns of up to 102% over its three-year term. BMN2 offers a similar structure but extends the investment period to 48 months.
Green is the most secure way to hodl #Bitcoin on an internet-connected device. Why? By adding a 2FA-protected account layer, stealing funds from a compromised device is virtually impossible.
Version 2.0.8 elevates this non-custodial service even more! ⬇️
When a two-factor authentication (2FA) protected account is created, multiple keys are now required to send a transaction.
The first key is on the device, protected by a PIN code and should be backed up on metal as a 12 or 24-word recovery phrase and kept in a secure location. The second key is held on the Blockstream Green servers protected by 2FA. This is the standard 2-of-2 multisig setup.
Green 2FA protected accounts also allow for 2-of-3 multisig setups where another key is kept on a Blockstream Jade in a secure location for use in recovery.
When setting up a 2FA protected account on Green, it is wise to set up multiple methods on separate devices. This ensures that as long as access to one is retained, the bitcoin will be spendable, and lost 2FA methods can be disabled or changed.
To keep users in control, if all 2FA methods fail, the 2FA protection will expire in 51,840 blocks (~1 year) since the protected coins last moved.
This update adds real-time alerts for upcoming 2FA expirations and introduces a smoother coin control flow for better privacy when refreshing 2FA protection.
System alerts have also been improved, offering clearer notifications during logins and updates on security matters. Additionally, the system architecture has been upgraded to Qt 6.7.2, enhancing the app's performance and stability for a superior user experience.
Green is fully open-source, and in that spirit, there is an open-source recovery tool called garecovery that can recover funds in the event that the 2FA protected account service is permanently terminated.
Find Green on the app store and start exploring 2FA for funds that you take on the road.
With our nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg server integration, all payment systems are now live on store.blockstream.com
✅ #Bitcoin
⚡️ Lightning
🌊 nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan BTC
🌐 Tether
💳 Pieces of plastic
Mark your calendars for a next-level Bitcoin Capital livestream featuring nostr:npub1excellx58e497gan6fcsdnseujkjm7ym5yp3m4rp0ud4j8ss39js2pn72a and nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a! They'll be with Jesse Knutson to discuss:
🌐 Bitcoin-based bonds
✈️ Nation-state financial autonomy
🏦 Debt on a #Bitcoin standard
Join us on Monday, July 22nd, 8:00 PM ET ⬇️
When the $BMN launched, it offered investors a bold new way to engage with Bitcoin mining. Three years later, it's proven its value, delivering a weighted average gross cash/cash return of ~61%.
This week, the BMN1 will begin paying out 1,220+ $BTC on nostr:npub1nyyhnqahf3cgqzcc927x7eqyd2msgplfe27ddn6hpgu2m200wh2s0s7gan. More 🧵⬇️
Some background: Instead of traditional investing methods in physical mining infrastructure, the $BMN offered a more liquid, flexible approach through a hashrate-backed security token that provided investors with hashrate generated at Blockstream Mining facilities.
By removing the barriers of entry to enterprise-grade mining with a security token, investors could participate more easily in Bitcoin's proof of work, contributing to its security and censorship resistance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ56KqzbzQI
As a security token, the $BMN comes with investor protections and allows flexible adjustment of exposure with P2P trading and secondary markets like Side Swap, Merj Exchange, and Bitfinex Securities, among qualified BMN holders.
The bitcoin mined by the $BMN has been held in cold storage and will be delivered to the final token holders beginning later this week. This provides returns without needing to manage hardware or deal with the intricacies of mining operations.
The payout from BMN1 will also have a broader impact on the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem. It will push the Liquid Bitcoin $LBTC in circulation (~5108) on par with the total BTC in Lightning, highlighting its growing significance and utility.
BMN1's success has also paved the way for other tokenized Bitcoin mining investments, such as the Blockstream BASIC Note $BSIC, which allows investors to capitalize on undervalued mining assets.
https://blockstream.com/finance/basic/
You can read further updates on the upcoming BMN1 payout via the official Stokr site, and be sure to set a reminder to join us and members of the Liquid Federation for an ecosystem-wide discussion on $BMN and its impact later this week. ⛏️ 🌊
Yves Choueifaty shares an approach to address bitcoin under-allocation.
Download a Greenlight developer certificate at greenlight.blockstream.com ⛈️
Learn how to import your Jade multisig from Specter to Sparrow with Drew.
In the latest from Blockstream Research, Andrew Poelstra summarizes the past six months of innovation in Bitcoin Script, including Miniscript, Lamport signatures, BitVM, OP_CAT and discusses where they intersect.
https://blog.blockstream.com/script-state-from-lamport-signatures/
Is OP_CAT happening?
The covenants proposal was recently assigned BIP 347, and now it's up to the community to decide. Blockstreamer Kiara Bickers breaks down the pros and cons and attempts to answer the question on most Bitcoiners' minds: Is it safe?
https://blog.blockstream.com/op_cat-the-purr-fect-solution-for-covenants/
