
Bitcoin.Review Podcast with NVK & Guests
A review of Bitcoin Software updates and related topics with NVK and guests.
Latest episodes

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 38min
BR077 - BIP85 Drama, Bitcoin Core, secp256k1, DATUM, Jam, Krux, Twelve Cash, NomadNet, Salt Typhoon Hack + MORE ft. Rob & Paul
I'm joined by guests Rob Hamilton & Future Paul to go through the list.Housekeeping 00:00:59 Nostr Rising dropping soon! 00:02:32 COLDCARD Tutorials 00:02:35 European Coldcard reseller ColdhodlMajor/Urgent Vulnerability Disclosures 00:02:50 BIP85 Drama 00:13:35 Delving Bitcoin 00:14:46 Bitcoin CoreBitcoin • Software Releases & Project Updates 00:19:57 Bitcoin Core 00:24:03 secp256k1 00:33:04 BDK 00:34:23 Electrs 00:35:53 Nunchuk 00:36:26 Mempool 00:36:42 Blockstream Green 00:37:15 Krux 00:38:58 Coinbase 00:39:17 BoltzExchange 00:39:22 Jam 00:42:57 libwally core 00:43:02 Simple Bitcoin Wallet 00:43:13 Braiins Toolbox 00:43:20 LiveWallet 00:43:30 The RoboSats Federation• Project Spotlight 00:43:46 DATUM 00:47:31 BDK Swift Example Wallet 00:48:29 Decoding Bitcoin 00:48:42 Twelve Cash 00:51:29 Kyoto Bitcoin Light Client 00:51:48 Bitcoin script editor & visualizer 00:51:53 WeSatoshis 00:52:19 UtxoPocket 00:52:28 Simple ProofVulnerability Disclosures 00:52:43 Supply chain attack 00:53:29 Backdoored backdoors 00:56:37 Decade-old Linux vulnerability 00:58:14 Perfctl 00:59:05 Google raises privacy concerns 00:59:34 Americans' personal information leaked Privacy & Other Related Bitcoin Projects • Software Releases & Project Updates 1:00:19 SimpleX 1:00:48 Sideband 1:01:05 reticulum-meshchat 1:01:16 NomadNet• Project Spotlight 1:11:18 Privacy Index 1:11:25 DarkIRCLightning & L2(+) • Project Spotlight 1:11:46 Diamond Wallet 1:11:53 LNUnit 1:11:58 PLEBNET-Wiki 1:12:03 Matrix-Lightning-Tip-Bot 1:12:14 Predyx 1:12:18 Fedimint Web SDK 1:12:21 Fedimint Observer 1:12:23 NWC Tester• Software Releases & Project Updates 1:12:38 Ark 1:13:17 Lightning Terminal 1:13:33 LNDg 1:13:43 BTCPay 1:13:45 Shockwallet 1:13:51 minibits 1:13:55 clboss 1:14:01 LNMarket 1:14:12 Star9LabsNostr • Project spotlight 1:14:23 Khatru 1:14:29 Nostr Mixer Relay 1:14:36 Comet 1:14:44 Dart Nostr Development Kit 1:14:48 Nostr-fetch 1:14:49 ONOSENDAI 1:14:56 Nowser 1:15:03 Route96 1:15:06 Ghost relay 1:15:09 Grain 1:15:14 Chronicle 1:15:16 Notestack 1:16:14 Atomstr 1:16:24 Nostr Metadata Updater 1:16:28 Minestr 1:16:36 GM Relay 1:16:44 NostrSMSAudience Questions 1:19:25 - "Can you explain why the usage of libsecp256k is one of the most important choices in writing Bitcoin code, for this of us who are not cryptographers and do listen to the end? And answer in as non-engineery a way as possible?" -drianmalcolmBoosts 1:25:53 Shoutout to top boosters drianmalcolm, Ape Mithrandir, Chris, seedor_io, podconf, vake & btconboardTech tip of the day 1:31:21 ChangesetsNews & Noteworthy • Bitcoin 1:31:56 Bitkey partners with Robinhood• Tradfi 1:32:33 BlackRock• Security 1:34:44 NIST• Government & Political 1:35:08 Bank of Canada pauses plansReads 1:35:29Links & Contacts:Website: https://bitcoin.review/PodcastSubstack: https://substack.bitcoin.review/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhqNVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvkTelegram: https://t.me/BitcoinReviewPodEmail: producer@coinkite.comNostr & LN:⚡nvk@nvk.org (not an email!)Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-77

Sep 25, 2024 • 2h 1min
BR076 - Sparrow, AnchorWatch, Exploding Pagers, Bitcoin Core Spam Attack, Ark goes mainnet, NBitcoin Secp256k1 Vulnerability + MORE ft. Craig, Rob & Ben
Joining the discussion are Craig Raw, a cryptocurrency expert, Rob Hamilton, who dives into Bitcoin-related issues, and Ben Carman, adding valuable insights. They tackle vulnerabilities in Bitcoin libraries and the complexities of supply chain security. Expect a deep dive into multi-signature wallet challenges and the significance of hardware updates. The conversation also explores the impact of regulatory actions, emerging cybersecurity threats, and recent innovations in Bitcoin transaction management, emphasizing the need for enhanced user experience.

Sep 11, 2024 • 2h 4min
BR075 - Bitcoin Core, COLDCARD, BitKit, RAMBO Attack, Chinese Hardware Backdoors, Nostr Censorship? + MORE ft. Future Paul & Rijndael
Future Paul, a cryptocurrency enthusiast, and Rijndael, an expert in crypto security, dive deep into the latest vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They discuss the RAMBO attack and alarming hardware backdoors found in Chinese key cards. The conversation also covers advancements in Bitcoin Core and COLDCARD technologies. They explore the challenges of NFC technology and the importance of secure methods in digital transactions. Plus, insights into the innovative Nostr platform and its impact on privacy and social media engagement are highlighted.

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 44min
BR074 - Fountain Podcasting 2.0 on Nostr, SGX Key Extraction, Nunchuk, Mempool, Floresta, + MORE ft. Oscar Merry & Rijndael
I'm joined by guests Oscar Merry & Rijndael to go through the list.Full shownotes on the link below.Housekeeping00:01:15 Calling for Ham radio guests00:01:35 Getting a US Ham Radio License by HR4BTC00:01:47 Who would you like to see on another Bitcoin security panel?00:02:11 What other panel topics would you like us to host?00:02:29 Send us your opinions to improve our content Vulnerability Disclosures00:03:45 Security Researcher Extracts Critical Intel SGX Root Keys00:12:52 Researchers found security flaws in 5G basebands00:14:59 Rust-miniscript vulnerability disclosure00:20:55 New MacOS malware Banshee Stealer00:21:36 Hacker develops open-source infrared laser tool00:23:51 Sinkclose00:25:42 Five dollar wrench attacks00:26:26 McRug00:26:48 1Password security vulnerability00:26:55 Verizon demo app poses security risk00:27:14 Massive data breach exposes 2.7 billion records00:27:25 Bitcoin stolen in $238 million breachBitcoin• Software Releases & Project Updates00:27:49 Nunchuk00:28:29 Mempool00:30:49 Nix Bitcoin00:31:24 Blue Wallet00:31:45 Krux00:32:46 Floresta 00:36:19 Bisq 2 00:36:30 Bitkey00:37:11 boltz-client00:37:29 Boltz Exchange00:37:39 Nodeyez 00:37:50 ESP-miner00:37:54 Robosats• Project Spotlight00:38:06 Pushtx00:39:06 BitVault00:39:30 SwissKnife00:39:41 MineOps00:39:53 Bitcoinfees00:40:06 Payjoin Flutter00:40:10 Jippi00:40:16 PlebLab 00:40:35 Sovran00:40:50 Buttcoin-priceAudience Questions00:41:59 “What is to stop bitcoin on the main chain from being..."00:43:35 “If you’ve got 3 mk4s(or 3 separate vendors) all running..."00:46:30 "Thoughts on using mnemonic phrases for address verification ..."Privacy & Other Related Bitcoin Projects• Software Releases & Project Updates00:50:06 SimpleX00:50:35 reticulum-meshchat• Project Spotlight00:51:03 Module_17Lightning & L2(+)• Project Spotlight00:51:35 Voltage Tipper00:51:45 Bankify00:51:52 Voltz Wallet00:52:04 2nodeschillin• Software Releases & Project Updates00:53:04 FountainBoosts:01:35:09 Shoutout to top boosters @Zero-Knowledge Goof, @wotsit, @apemithrandir, @vake, @wartime, @qxotk & @loishodlsLinks & Contacts:Website: https://bitcoin.review/PodcastSubstack: https://substack.bitcoin.review/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhqNVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvkTelegram: https://t.me/BitcoinReviewPodEmail: producer@coinkite.comNostr & LN:⚡nvk@nvk.org (not an email!)Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/episode-74

Aug 23, 2024 • 2h 26min
BR073 - Security Challenges in Bitcoin Hardware Wallets: A Technical Overview ft. Lloyd Fournier, Craig Raw, Rob Hamilton, odudex & NVK
Join Lloyd Fournier, a security expert, Craig Raw, a technical guru, Rob Hamilton, a Bitcoin signer aficionado, and odudex, a cryptocurrency security specialist, as they tackle the intricate world of Bitcoin hardware wallets. They delve into the risks of malicious attacks, innovative solutions like the Crux project, and the evolving challenges in multisig setups. The conversation also highlights key management essentials, security flaws, and the ethical implications of manufacturer accountability, all while emphasizing the crucial balance of user experience and robust security measures.

Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 55min
BR072: Dark Skippy Attack, Proton Wallet, Mutiny Sunsets, BDK, Nunchuk +MORE ft. Paul, Rob, Rijndael
Future Paul, a visionary in tech, Rob Hamilton, a cryptocurrency expert, and Rijndael, a Bitcoin enthusiast, dive into pressing topics in the crypto space. They tackle sophisticated hardware wallet attacks and stress the importance of security protocols. The guests discuss the evolution of Bitcoin wallet technologies, including innovations in multi-signature management and privacy-driven solutions. They also critique GitHub and Telegram's security risks, while highlighting community collaboration in the Rust Bitcoin ecosystem and unique communication projects like M17.

Jul 17, 2024 • 2h 21min
BR071 - Krux, Mutiny, COLDCARD, BlueWallet, BinaryWatch, Linksys Vuln, Silent Payments, BOLT12 + MORE ft. Alex, Craig & Ben
Crypto experts Alex B, Ben Carman, and Craig Raw delve into Bitcoin security, silent payments, vulnerabilities, data breaches, and ecosystem updates. They discuss wallet innovations, unique projects, scalability challenges, coding advice, and the importance of diversity in Bitcoin users.

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 42min
BR070 - Nunchuk, Bitcoin Core, Push Tx, COLDCARD, BDK, RGB, Kraken Hack, Fedimint DNS Outage, Spending Condition Verification + MORE ft. Schmidty & Rijndael
Guests Mike Schmidt and Rijndael discuss security vulnerabilities at Kraken Exchange, cryptocurrency federation issues, updates on Coldcard and Nunchuck Wallet, Bitcoin Core features, FLDG modulation, Rust binary evaluation tools, Arc protocol implementations, and Noster Strategic Progress in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Jun 21, 2024 • 2h 25min
BR069 - Cat is out of the bag? OP_CAT ft. NVK, Andrew Poelstra, Rob Hamilton & Rijndael
NVK, Andrew Poelstra, Rob Hamilton, and Rijndael discuss OP_CAT in Bitcoin, exploring Taproot, covenants, AI company pivot, CAT proposals, Bitcoin transactions complexities, MEV impact, scripting design, network upgrades, and decision-making in the Bitcoin community.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 53min
BR068 - Casa, Harbor, Wasabi, NFC Push Tx, Wrench Attacks, BBQr + MORE ft. Lopp, Paul, Rob & Ben
Bitcoin enthusiasts Rob Hamilton, Ben Carman, Future Paul, and Jameson Lopp discuss Bitcoin technology development, security risks, advancements in Taproot MiniScript support, Cashew integration, self-sovereignty in Bitcoin payments, technology updates, scams influencing Bitcoin, and reactivating op-codes in Bitcoin.