Guests Craig Raw, Pablo, and Odell join the podcast to discuss various topics including the impact of Bitcoin on social networks, the creation of the 'Fans' platform, vulnerability disclosures and DDoS attacks in the Bitcoin space, the NSA's backdoor and TrueType exploit, Ems integration and its benefits, updates in Bitcoin wallets, Bitcoinatest.com, upcoming technology updates, Bitcoin-related products and services, Bitcoin custody regulations, sending Bitcoin through the mail, freedom in Canada, authentication and user interface proposals in the NDK platform, the Noster DMS project, QR codes vs SD cards, and the importance of computers checking complex transactions and fees in wallets.
Electrum version 4.5.0 introduces sending change to Lightning channel using submarine swap.
Ocean updates block template policies to give miners more control over block selection.
Libsecp256k1 0.4.1 brings performance enhancements, including faster ECDH operations.
Wasabi Wallet adds 'Buy Anything' button functioning as a chatbot to help users find places to spend Bitcoin.
Deep dives
Electrum offers new features for Lightning network usage
Electrum version 4.5.0 introduces the ability to send the change of your own blockchain transaction to a Lightning channel using submarine swap.
Ocean block template update adds miner control over block creation
Ocean updates its block template policies to give miners control over which blocks they choose, offering different options including the Ocean recommended, Bitcoin Core, and the default Core.
Libsecp256k1 0.4.1 update brings increased speed and performance
Libsecp256k1 0.4.1 introduces performance enhancements, including faster ECDH operations and improvements to library functions using the default configuration.
Wasabi Wallet adds new 'Buy Anything' button for finding places to spend Bitcoin
Wasabi Wallet now includes a 'Buy Anything' button that functions as a chatbot to help users find places to spend their Bitcoin.
The Importance of Bitcoin Knowledge Testing
A podcast episode discusses the idea of testing one's Bitcoin knowledge to prove understanding and credibility. This testing system can be useful for job seekers in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Decentralized Vocals in Bitcoin
The podcast explores the upcoming feature of decentralized vocals in Bitcoin, which aims to eliminate the need for a centralized coordinator and make the system more resistant to shutdowns.
Bitcoiner Test and Other Project Spotlights
The Bitcoiner Test, a platform to test and prove one's Bitcoin knowledge, is highlighted in the podcast. Other projects like Flare and Mesh are also briefly mentioned.
Updates and Improvements in Privacy Software
Various privacy software updates are discussed in the podcast, including upgrades to Simple X Chat, Mesh, and I'm a Test. These updates aim to enhance privacy and decentralization in the software ecosystem.