Bitcoin.Review E3: A Review of Updates to Popular Bitcoin Projects with NVK and Justin Moon
Jul 28, 2022
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Bitcoin projects contributors NVK and Justin Moon discuss various interesting topics including Twitter's data breach, enabling push notifications in Blue Wallet, using BIP 85 derived passwords with Coldcard, JV 55 messaging app, funding for the Fedi project, deploying FEDIments in the developing world, addressing criticism and funding for a project, Bitcoin hardware wallets and security trade-offs, coordination and the Border Wallet project, an app with impressive audio and video quality, the limitations of Bitcoin Core as a wallet, Bitcoin Talk Forum, partnerships and Bitcoin jobs, upcoming Bitcoin conferences and events, and an experience at the Beef Initiative and Bitcoin onboarding.
FEDIments aim to improve Bitcoin adoption in the developing world by providing scalability, privacy, and custody solutions.
The Tap Signer from Nunchuk offers a more secure option for Bitcoin transactions by keeping the private key separate from the transaction building device.
The VLS Signing Device by Sphinx is generating significant interest for its potential to enhance lightning network security and adoption.
Border Wallet prioritizes Bitcoin privacy by allowing borderless transactions without personal information, promoting financial freedom.
Deep dives
FEDI funds a company to deploy FEDIments for Bitcoin adoption in the developing world
FEDI has received funding to support the deployment of FEDIments, with a focus on Bitcoin adoption in the developing world. FEDIments provide scalability, privacy, and custody solutions, aiming to improve the current state of Bitcoin usage. The company's goal is to bring FEDIments to people in real-world scenarios, addressing the challenges faced by those with limited resources and technical capacity. FEDI is also hiring for various positions, including a Rust developer, systems engineer, and mobile developer.
Nunchuk Tap Signer now available for $39
Nunchuk has released the Tap Signer, a hardware device that acts as a blind signer for Bitcoin transactions. Priced at $39, the Tap Signer offers an additional layer of security by keeping the private key separate from the device used for transaction building, making it a more secure option for those with limited resources or who prefer a cheaper form factor. The device can be used in conjunction with Nunchuk and other Bitcoin wallets that are compatible with its functionality, providing greater peace of mind for users.
Sphinx announces VLS Signing Device for Lightning Network
Sphinx has announced the VLS Signing Device, which is designed to interface with the validating lightning signer (VLS) project. The VLS Signing Device aims to enable the creation of lightning hardware wallets, adding an extra layer of security for lightning network users. The project is still in development, but its potential for improving lightning network security and facilitating greater adoption is generating significant interest among the Bitcoin community. The Sphinx team is currently accepting pre-orders for those interested in testing and providing feedback on the device.
Border Wallet offers enhanced Bitcoin privacy through borderless transactions
Border Wallet is a project that prioritizes Bitcoin privacy by providing borderless transactions. It allows users to engage in transactions without requiring any personal information or identification, offering an added layer of privacy and security. The project aims to give users greater control over their financial transactions, ensuring that privacy is upheld. With Bitcoin becoming an increasingly popular asset, solutions like Border Wallet play a vital role in safeguarding user privacy and promoting financial freedom.
Bitcoin Park Nashville Events
Bitcoin Park in Nashville has a series of events happening in August, including a meetup focused on digital footprint and privacy, a builders and Bitcoin workshop, and a digital identity workshop. They will also be hosting a funeral for Rockstar Dev, a Bitcoin developer and contributor to BTC Pay Server. In January, they will be hosting the Nashville Energy and Mining Summit. More details can be found at NashBitcoiners.com.
Bitcoiner Jobs
Bitcoinerjobs.com is a great website for finding Bitcoin-related job opportunities. They don't charge for listings and have a variety of positions available at Bitcoin companies.
Bitcoin Events
There are several upcoming Bitcoin events worth noting, such as the TabConf conference in Atlanta in October, BitBlock Boom in August, Ball to Honey Badger in September, and Riga Bitcoin Conference in September as well. These events offer great networking and learning opportunities for Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Beef Initiative
The Beef Initiative, organized by Jason Reich and his family, is an event focused on ranching, food, child-rearing, Bitcoin, and more. The recent gathering in Crawford, Colorado was a great success, and they will have another event in Georgia in September at White Oak Pastures. This initiative brings together Bitcoiners and ranchers to discuss topics that align with their shared values and visions.