
GET ON THE BITCOIN TRAIN | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #299
Rabbit Hole Recap
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Bitcoin Security Vulnerability and Backdoor Threats
The chapter delves into a critical security vulnerability discovered in XZ tools used by Linux distros, posing a potential backdoor threat to Bitcoin consensus software. It emphasizes the importance of reproducible builds and maintaining vigilance against supply chain attacks. Discussions revolve around the adversarial nature of Bitcoin core development, the significance of open-source contributors' support, and the necessity for robust security measures like Nix.
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