Bitcoin.Review Podcast with NVK & Guests

BR064 - xz Utils Backdoor, LoLRa, Mutiny, HWI, COLDCARD Q, Krux, Labelbase, BitVM Bridge Risks, BIP editors discussion, Coinbase X Lightspark + MORE ft. Alex B, Harry, Paul & Craig

Apr 10, 2024

Guests Alex B, Harry, Paul & Craig discuss backdoors in xz-utils, Laura packet transmission on Raspberry Pi, security risks in BitVM bridges, Lightning Network attacks, Coldcard Queue updates, descriptor backup in PSPT, antivirus challenges for developers, updates in Bitcoin-related apps, duty of care in economics, libertarian ideals in the digital world, Lightning Address feature, pay-to-key E-cash tokens, enhancing web of trust in federations, version 0.8.3 features, Twitter dynamics, Bitcoin funding challenges, BIP hurdles, and Lightning Network integrations.

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Engineering Sophistication of a Terrifying Attack

02:04 • 15min

Exploring Laura Packet Transmission without Radio on Raspberry Pi

Evaluating Security Risks and Challenges in BitVM Bridges and Layer Two Projects

25:05 • 18min

Challenges and Updates in the Lightning Network

Enhancements to Cold Card Queue Version 1.1.0 and QR Code Discussions

Exploring Descriptor Backup in PSPT and Varied Approaches to Descriptors

Navigating Antivirus Systems as an Open-Source Developer

Exploring Updates and Features in Bitcoin-Related Apps

59:17 • 15min

Exploring Duty of Care and Economic Responsibility

01:14:15 • 5min

Navigating Libertarian Ideals and Practical Implementations in the Digital World

01:19:27 • 4min

Lightning Address Feature and Bearer Tokens

01:23:14 • 4min

Exploring Pay-to-Key E-Cash Tokens and Public-Private Key Cryptography for Secure Transactions

01:27:05 • 2min

Enhancing Web of Trust in Federations

01:29:12 • 7min

Version 0.8.3 Features and Project Spotlight

01:36:39 • 6min

Navigating Twitter Dynamics and Technology Competition

01:42:10 • 7min

Unintended Consequences and Funding Challenges in Bitcoin Development

01:49:14 • 10min

Navigating Challenges in Bitcoin Improvement Proposals

01:59:17 • 6min

Lightning Network Integrations and Regulatory Concerns

02:05:18 • 14min

I'm joined by guests Alex B, Harry Sudock, Future Paul, and Craig Raw to go through the list.

Vulnerability Disclosures

00:01:02 xz utils backdoor
00:17:35 LoLRa project
00:42:13 Nunchuk
00:25:53 BitVM Bridges Considered Unsafe
00:43:06 Breez under DDoS attack

Bitcoin

• Software Releases & Project Updates

00:45:53 Bitcoin Core
00:46:27 Coldcard Q
00:52:39 HWI
00:55:59 BDK
00:56:17 Nunchuk-desktop
00:56:35 Nunchuk-android
00:56:49 Liana
00:57:21 Krux
00:59:29 Blockstream Green
00:59:44 Blue Wallet
00:59:56 Brainbow
01:00:07 Bitcoin Keeper
01:00:18 Bisq
01:00:21 Citadel
01:00:25 Labelbase

Side Discussion

1:02:27 SimpleX versus nostr
1:06:20 Mutiny integration with nostr
1:14:15 Social contracts and Duty of care
1:16:35 Importance of money and economic responsibility
1:17:04 Fair versus unfair distribution

• Software Releases & Project Updates (Cont.)

1:20:43 Boltz-web-app
1:20:53 AgoraDesk

Project Spotlight

1:21:02 Wizard Sardines' Antoine Poinsot
1:22:34 Cypher.Space
1:22:42 Spend-sats

Privacy Software

• Software Releases & Project Updates

1:22:46 Unleashed.chat

Project Spotlight

1:23:05 Hushline

Lightning & L2(+)

• Software Releases & Project Updates

1:23:34 CLN
1:23:47 Phoenixd
1:23:52 Breez SDK
1:23:54 Mutiny Node
1:35:49 Fedimint
1:36:38 Zeus

Project Spotlight

1:37:06 LNCast

Nostr

• Software Releases & Project Updates

1:38:51 NDK
1:39:21 Primal
1:39:39 Amethyst
1:41:20 Mostro

Project Spotlight

1:41:29 NostrSync
1:41:37 Nostr Signer
1:41:41 X to Nostr

Side Discussion

1:42:24 Infighting and toxicity
1:52:09 Bitcoin politics
1:54:23 Incentives and game theory

Boosts

1:58:10 Shoutout to top boosters: @qxotk, @dubravko, @conorchepenik, @benthefed, @TheWildHustle, @plebhodl, @zdoxed, @undefined & @monk_cactus

News & Noteworthy

• Bitcoin

2:05:54 Bitcoin script and BitVM development
2:05:55 HRF launches Bitcoin integration webinar
2:06:00 Umbrel has approved and integrated
2:06:07 Google starts indexing Bitcoin data

• Lightning

2:06:25 Coinbase Selects Lightspark for Lightning
2:06:29 Amboss launches

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Email: producer@coinkite.com
Nostr & LN:⚡nvk@nvk.org (not an email!)

Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-64