Bitcoin Takeover Podcast

S15 E17: Andrew Poelstra on Covenants (OP_CAT vs OP_CTV)

Feb 2, 2024
Andrew Poelstra, mathematician and head of research at Blockstream, discusses covenants in Bitcoin Script, including op CAT and op CTV. The chapter explores the functionalities of op codes dupe and cat, the limitations of CTV, and the potential solution of CAT for more flexible transactions. They also discuss personal experiences with Wasabi and JoinMarket, the integration of Wasabi and Shop N Bit, and the future improvements needed in Bitcoin.
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