BR063 - Mutiny, NDK, Phoenixd, Alby, Cashu multinuteral payments, Casa Inheritance, Unchained, GoFetch & ViaBTC Vulnerabilities + MORE ft. Rob, Ben & Pablo
Mar 29, 2024
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Crypto enthusiasts Rob Hamilton, Ben Carman, & Pablo discuss Bitcoin security, vulnerabilities, key management, Raspberry Pi debates, Lightning networks, token security, Bitcoin transactions, countercultural ethos, and firmware development challenges.
Primal Web App enhances user experience with performance upgrades.
Various updates and enhancements across different platforms improve functionality and features.
Deep dives
Improving NDK Performance
NDK 2.6 was released to enhance the outbox model implementation. It optimized relay selection by pulling data more efficiently, reducing bandwidth usage. The release introduced relay blacklisting and improved cache invalidation logic for better performance and easier maintenance.
New Subscription Model on Highlighter
Highlighter 3.0 launched a Patreon-like feature where creators can publish paid or free content directly. It supports NIP 29 chat for private engagements. The model avoids centralization around Highlighter, empowering creators to set their subscription terms without revenue sharing. This innovation caters to diverse creators, offering a more decentralized and fair subscription system.
Primal Web App Updates
Primal Web App saw performance enhancements, including reactions and automatic redirect from the landing page, improving user experience and interaction with the platform.
Other Client Updates
Rest version 0.29.0, Not Social version 0.1.7, Coracle version 0.4.4, Zero X Chat version 1.2.7 Beta underwent updates and enhancements to their respective features and functionalities.
Citadel Dispatch on Noster
Hodem, Fjfys, Mike, and Dilger collaborated on the Citadel Dispatch show on Noster, exploring various topics and discussions during their episode.
Controversy Around Outbox Model and Relay Selection
There has been controversy surrounding the outbox model and relay selection in the Bitcoin community. Some misunderstandings occurred, with suggestions about shooting a primal or talking negatively about other concepts. Despite attempts to explain the issues, clarity was not always achieved, leading to varied interpretations within the community.
Local Relays and Satellite The Turf Implementation
Local relays and the upcoming satellite the turf feature were discussed. A local relay on ESP32 and an insect bunker on ESP, which can sign events on Noster, were highlighted. Satellite the turf, designed for Android devices, promises faster client data access by running locally, offering potential improvements for users in terms of speed and reliability.
