These are the giant steps these Giants have taken since 1970s
Bitcoin is like classical music, need to learn that first. Alt-coins are Pop-Music, Rock, Rap, Regton, Bachata etc.
We are all standing on the shoulders of Giants
Let's help the next generation get on our shoulders
Let's build
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, and think for yourself.
Instantly settled payment and split payments in Bitcoin/Lightning.
Is the future.
List of bitcoin events coming up in the next several months.
December Bitcoin Events
Bitcoin Baden
December 7
Baden, Switzerland🇨🇭
Africa Bitcoin Conference
December 9-11
Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
Bitcoin Mena
December 9-10
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
January Bitcoin Events
Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town
January 24-25
Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
February Bitcoin Events
SATS'N'FACTS
February 8-10
Chang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭
bitcoin++ Florianopolis
February 19-22
Florianopolis, Brazil 🇧🇷
March Bitcoin Events
Bitcoin Alive
March 8th
Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
April Bitcoin Events
BitBlockBoom
April 3-6
Dallas, Texas, USA 🇺🇸
May Bitcoin Events
bitcoin++ Austin
May 7-9
Austin, Texas, USA 🇺🇸
Bitcoin Film Fest
May 23-25
Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱
The Bitcoin Conference
May 27-29
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 🇺🇸
“Imagine a sports game where different players are motivated by distinct incentives, defenders aiming to pull the ball outside the field, midfielders prioritizing maximum passes, attackers focused on scoring the most goals, goalkeepers rewarded for saving the most shots, and coaches for the most words shouted from the bench. You can imagine that will not be an optimal team performance when they step on the field, the team winning should be prioritized over any individual player's performance.” — Ivan Makedonski
Is it possible for Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to revolutionize industries like construction by aligning incentives and streamlining processes? Ivan Makedonski delves into the potential for instant settlement to upend traditional sectors, paving the way for novel collaborations and innovations.
Link to article at Instant Settlement: The Construction Industry by Ivan Makedonski
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/instant-settlement-the-construction-industry
US Officials Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Apps Amid Unprecedented Cyberattack
FBI and CISA officials said it was impossible to predict when the telecommunications companies would be fully safe from interlopers.
“Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their communications stay hidden from foreign hackers…”
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Basic groceries paid with Bitcoin/Lightning local supermarket in Curacao
The transaction using Blink wallet
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Basic groceries paid with Bitcoin/Lightning local supermarket in Curacao
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Basic groceries paid with Bitcoin/Lightning local supermarket in Curacao
Volato introduces aviation-based Bitcoin mining tech
Aviation company reveals plan to mine #Bitcoin on airplanes.
Another $760 billion industry is coming to BTC 🚀
There will be an ASIC miner on every flight in the world. Like all airplanes have air-conditioned systems.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, and think for yourself.
Ecash mints funded with Spillman channels: The ultimate nodeless Lightning wallet
https://gist.github.com/lukechilds/307341239beac72c9d8cfe3198f9bfff
Critics of eCash protocols have long argued that trusting the minter is a significant vulnerability.
This protocol addresses that concern by utilizing a modified Spillman channel, which significantly reduces the custody risk associated with eCash transfers. By providing users with a unilateral exit transaction, they can recover their funds even if the eCash mint becomes insolvent.
Conversely, the eCash mint can also retrieve the funds spent by customers through their own unilateral exit transaction. This payment channel concept bears resemblance to Lightning, but with the eCash mint acting as the counterparty.
Considering its privacy benefits, this solution appears to tick all the boxes for private, self-custodial, scalable, and instantaneous payments on Bitcoin.
Tando: Bitcoin Adoption In Kenya
Discover The latest Bitcoin Platform that allows anyone to easily spend Bitcoin anywhere in Kenya.
https://www.blink.sv/blog/tando-bitcoin-adoption-in-kenya
Tando, a Kenyan lightning app, is uniquely valuable due to its role as a medium of exchange.
By enabling users to connect to the primary payments network in Kenyan Shillings via lightning, it achieves something rare globally - seamless integration of a local currency with the lightning network.
With a Bitcoin conference scheduled for December in Kenya, it will be fascinating to observe user experiences, especially among foreign attendees.
A novel layer 2 solution on the Bitcoin network is utilizing the statechains protocol, boasting an exciting integration with Lightning that enables payment of Lightning invoices through third-party facilitators.
Its primary draw is the exceptionally low fees. Notably, numerous L2 solutions are seamlessly interacting with Lightning, leveraging innovative integrations to significantly amplify scaling capabilities.
Shielded CSV Protocol 🛡️
A revolutionary design for blockchains, compatible with Bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/shielded-csv-protocol-
This explanation provides a more approachable take on Blockstream's technical paper. The core concept is to shift validation responsibilities from the entire network to only those with a vested interest. However, as noted in the article, a bridge is necessary to make this work without requiring a fork. One possible method for implementing such a bridge is through the use of BitVM.
Tor in Russia: A call for more WebTunnel bridges
The article discusses the importance of security on the dark web, a hidden part of the internet that's not indexed by search engines and requires special software to access. It highlights the risks of using the dark web, including the presence of malicious actors and law enforcement surveillance.
To mitigate these risks, the article recommends using a virtual private network (VPN), Tor browser, and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption.
Additionally, it advises users to be cautious when accessing dark web marketplaces and to never use their real identity or share personal information.
By taking these precautions, users can minimize their exposure to potential threats and maintain their anonymity on the dark web.
The fascinating security model of dark web marketplaces