What Bitcoin Did SHOULD BITCOIN OSSIFY? W/ Jameson Lopp
Feb 4, 2025
Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Casa and Bitcoin security expert, discusses the pressing issues surrounding Bitcoin self-custody and the alarming rise of physical attacks on Bitcoin users. He emphasizes the need for better user experience to facilitate adoption. The conversation dives into the debate on ossification and its implications for innovation and security in Bitcoin’s evolution. Lopp also shares strategies for managing wealth securely, including decoy wallets and inheritance planning, while stressing the importance of privacy in the cryptocurrency space.
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Self-Custody UX
- Many Bitcoin self-custody options lack guardrails, leading to security weaknesses.
- User experience improvements can guide users towards best practices and improve security.
Test Inheritance Plans
- Test your inheritance plan thoroughly by having beneficiaries practice it while you're alive.
- Giving clear, foolproof instructions is harder than it seems, even for simple tasks.
Physical Attacks on Bitcoiners
- Peter McCormack is concerned about physical attacks due to his high profile in Bitcoin.
- Jameson Lopp tracks these attacks, noting a correlation with Bitcoin's price and organized crime involvement.