Vivek

Guests Jesse Posner, Rijndael & Vivek discuss FROST, its use cases, implications for signing devices and lightning, implementation status, coordination, and the potential of FROST. The podcast also explores Shamir secret sharing, Frost's key generation process, SEC P fun one and bit 340 compliance signatures, threshold signing on Noster with Frost, downsides of FROST, choosing the cha-cha and poly algorithm for lining, and Bitcoin's algebra and key management.

Vivek, a political commentator, dives into the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, dissecting media portrayal and voter perception. He argues for a strong, coherent political vision rather than blame games. The discussion emphasizes reclaiming governance from unelected officials, promoting family values, and individual responsibility. Vivek calls for authenticity in leadership and stresses the need for clear goals like border security and economic progress to engage a diverse electorate in this critical election.

Vivek, a witness at President Trump's trial, shares insights on the legitimacy of the charges, the atmosphere in the courtroom, and the scandals hidden in plain sight. The podcast delves into the legal analysis of alleged crimes, prosecution tactics, and conflicts of interest. It also explores the president's authority in document classification and the importance of preserving democracy and seeking justice in the legal system.

Vivek talks about his revealing clash with CNN on 1/6 while Natasha Bertrand discusses her CIA servitude. The podcast covers the renewal of FBI's warrantless spying power, media's blind loyalty, and deceptive tactics used during confrontational interviews. It also analyzes the expansive power of the security state in Washington and critiques Biden's support for Israel.

Guests Nifty, Nadav & Vivek cover topics such as reactive security, lightning integration on Blockstream Green, Rust DLC project, off-chain protocols, cryptocurrency security, taproot, Bitcoin transactions analogy, Liquid news, Bitcoin and Lightning Network updates, valuations in the market, mining companies, cloning dogs, and playing a two-hour episode at a live venue. They also announce a DLC advisor and encourage listeners to check the show notes for additional resources.