Citadel Dispatch

CD53: threats to bitcoin and the state of the network with @benthecarman, tony, and @_justinmoon_

Feb 2, 2022

Guests @benthecarman and @_justinmoon_ discuss threats to bitcoin, including AOPP protocol criticism, KYC process, and lightning custodial wallet privacy. They explore bitcoin privacy, new developments in buying gift cards, software licenses for open-source projects, and the power of decentralized projects. They also touch on always-on nodes, challenges of running electoral servers, and reflect on individuality.

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Threats to Bitcoin and Criticism of AOPP Protocol

KYC Process and the Debate on Compliance

09:30 • 28min

Privacy Concerns and Trade-offs in Lightning Custodial Wallets

37:09 • 21min

Bitcoin Privacy and the Threat of KYC

58:10 • 22min

New Developments in Bitcoin and Buying Gift Cards with Lightning

01:19:51 • 5min

Software Licenses and Open-Source Projects

01:25:03 • 22min

The Power of Decentralized Projects and Lightning Coin Joints

01:47:22 • 4min

Always-On Nodes and the Bitcoin App Store

01:51:13 • 7min

Challenges of Running Electoral Servers and the Importance of Service Reliability

01:58:38 • 4min

Random Phrases and Reflections on Individuality

02:02:22 • 5min