Citadel Dispatch

Miljan is the Founder and CEO of Primal. Bitcoin is an open protocol for money, nostr is an open protocol for speech, Primal brings the power of both into an easy to use interface for everyone.Search Primal in your favorite app store!Miljan on Nostr: https://primal.net/miljanEPISODE: 180BLOCK: 917284PRICE: 842 sats per dollar(00:00) Ten31 retreat(01:02) Retreat impressions and collaboration(01:32) How many bitcoiners(03:01) Estimating self custody users and real audience sizes(05:09) Stalled growth and focusing Primal on Bitcoiners(06:07) Curated "Getting Started" invite packs(09:14) Solving empty feeds: recommendations vs. decentralization(12:02) Improving follow discovery(14:53) Retention over onboarding: first-touch UX matters(16:11) Empowering users with tools, not surveillance models(18:08) Aligning incentives: Primal’s user-paid model(19:42) Live streaming on Nostr: open spec meets clean UI(22:20) Not competing with TikTok: high-signal over dopamine(25:06) Platform risk for streamers and Nostr’s modular freedom(28:05) Unified chat, zaps, and the magic of interoperable apps(29:25) Nostr’s organic growth(31:06) Creators’ final destination(34:50) AI in social: open models, features, and roadmap thoughts(41:05) Deepfakes, authenticity, and signed content value(46:02) Keys, key-rotation, and building resilient identity tools(49:28) Practical key management: tradeoffs from phone to multisig(53:12) Closing thoughtsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Seth, Vice President at Cake Wallet and privacy advocate, dives into the latest in digital privacy innovations. He introduces Cupcake, a groundbreaking offline signer that transforms old devices into secure custody tools. The discussion covers the implications of recent CoinJoin arrests, the importance of multisig functionality, and the contrasting privacy features of Monero compared to Bitcoin. Seth also evaluates the evolution of lightning integration in Cake Wallet, exploring both security and user experience challenges in this rapidly changing landscape.

A conversation with Shawn Yeager and Derek Ross at the Imagine If conference in Nashville, TN. We discuss the current state of digital communications and identity with a specific focus on nostr.Date: September 20, 2025Shawn on Nostr: https://primal.net/shawnDerek on Nostr: https://primal.net/derekrossBitcoin Park on Nostr: https://primal.net/park Imagine If: https://bitcoinpark.com/imagineif(00:40) Future of digital comms, identity, social(01:41) Diagnosing the problems: incentives, KYC, and broken trust(03:05) Censorship, shadow bans, and owning your social graph(05:00) AI, deepfakes, and can we trust what we see?(07:24) Algorithmic control vs user choice(10:10) Introducing Nostr: open protocol, healthier engagement(11:54) Digital health, doomscrolling, and parenting challenges(15:21) Youth safety on open protocols: responsibilities and tools(18:22) Give parents the tools: OS-level controls and UX(19:35) Getting started with Nostr: keys, Primal, and UX spectrum(21:17) Vibe-coding apps: Soapbox/Shakespeare on Nostr + Bitcoin(22:39) Permissionless payments and AI-built sitesVideo:  https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0v7rgjh55wygwuc8pmqvk0qz6qts30uaut2c8lp4dgh9usw2cdpgnznwd9 more info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Justin and Brad are contributors to the Fedimint open source project. Fedimint is an open protocol providing easy to use, private, programmable, and offline bitcoin payments using bitcoin powered federated chaumian ecash.Justin on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqspg8fq209jj56663d2n6r9ehkyjffy7rkqqejfdwvtwzva426avkqxtxxuvFedimint Website: https://fedimint.org/Fedimint on X: https://x.com/fedimintThe E-Cash App: https://ecash.love/Fedimint Observer: https://observer.fedimint.org/ Bitcoin Mints: https://bitcoinmints.com/Harbor Desktop App: https://harbor.cash/Iroh: https://www.iroh.computer/EPISODE: 178BLOCK: 914982PRICE: 863 sats per dollar(00:03:11) Happy Bitcoin Tuesday(00:04:13) Fedimint and Cashu(00:10:49) Fedimint's On-Chain and Lightning Integration(00:18:46) Challenges and Solutions in Fedimint's Development(00:39:08) Fedimint Operator Setup and Challenges(00:51:00) Backup and Recovery in Fedimint(01:02:02) Future Developments and Community EngagementVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsvswtcudcf2j55ac4yrphsm37ep9acp27ctap9dt8zvy6p5wzywgcrax3wu more info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Mark Suman is CoFounder of OpenSecret and Maple. OpenSecret is a platform for building private and secure apps and Maple is an AI tool built using OpenSecret. Maple offers users and developers an easy way to interact with popular open source AI models.Marks on Nostr: https://primal.net/marksMarks on X: https://x.com/marks_ftwMaple on Nostr: https://primal.net/mapleaiMaple on X: https://x.com/TryMapleAIMaple: https://trymaple.ai/OpenSecret: https://opensecret.cloud/EPISODE: 177BLOCK: 913963PRICE: 898 sats per dollar(00:01:38) Happy Bitcoin Tuesday(00:03:05) Marks and Maple AI(00:07:10) Apple's AI Strategy and Product Unveiling(00:11:40) Privacy and Security in AI with Maple(00:19:59) Open Source AI Models and Industry Trends(00:27:02) Freedom of Thought and AI's Influence(00:39:00) User Experience and Privacy in Maple AI(00:48:50) AI and Parenting(01:02:41) Maple AI Developer API and Proxy Feature(01:16:00) Open Secret and Maple AI: Company OverviewVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsx7ypznejxgujpqdwnch5w6pzeh03pn9fvr5guqpry930e7w3yqycllz5kmmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Egge is a key contributor of the cashu protocol, focused on private, cheap, offline, and programmable bitcoin wallets. We dive deep on cashu, nostr, and the broader bitcoin ecosystem.Egge on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdmup6e2z6mcpeue6z6kl08he49hcen5xnrc3tnpvw0mdgtjemh0suxa0kjnpub.cash: https://npub.cash/cashu.me: https://cashu.mecashu.space: https://cashu.space/EPISODE: 176BLOCK: 913322PRICE: 899 sats per dollar(00:01:18) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:03:19) Nostr Live Streaming and Open Protocols(00:04:41) Egge: Creator of npub.cash(00:05:53) Understanding npub.cash and Lightning Addresses(00:09:15) The Evolution of npub.cash(00:14:07) Challenges with Redeeming Zaps(00:18:50) Future Improvements in Cashu Protocol(00:22:23) Cashu Ecosystem and Development(00:27:00) Mint Discovery and User Experience(00:36:00) Public Infrastructure and Vibe Coding(00:43:06) The Future of Mint Operations(00:51:00) Risks and Responsibilities of Running Mints(00:57:54) Improving Mint Discovery and Recommendations(01:06:19) User Experience Challenges in Cashu(01:13:08) Implementing Cashu(01:17:11) Point of Sale Systems with Cashu(01:24:03) Bolt 12 and Future Payment Protocols(01:30:57) The Potential of Cashu and NostrVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsx7ypznejxgujpqdwnch5w6pzeh03pn9fvr5guqpry930e7w3yqycllz5kmmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Lloyd, co-founder of Frostsnap, shares his expertise in Bitcoin multisig wallets utilizing FROST technology for enhanced security and user experience. He discusses the innovative design of Frostsnap, focusing on its user-friendly features and fault-tolerant capabilities. The conversation dives into the challenges of existing multisig solutions, highlighting the importance of intuitive security options and privacy in digital asset management. Lloyd also reveals details about their new wallet device and emphasizes the future of self-custody in cryptocurrency.

Alex Gleason was one of the main architects behind Donald Trump's Truth Social. Now he focuses on the intersection of nostr, ai, and bitcoin. We explore his latest tool, Shakespeare, which enables anyone to easily vibe code an app in their browser. I vibe my first app live on air. Alex on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsqgc0uhmxycvm5gwvn944c7yfxnnxm0nyh8tt62zhrvtd3xkj8fhggpt7fyShakespeare: https://shakespeare.diy/Soapbox Tools: https://soapbox.pub/toolsThe app I vibed live: https://followstream-3slf.shakespeare.to/ EPISODE: 174BLOCK: 910195PRICE: 853 sats per dollar(00:00:01) Treasury Secretary Bessent Intro(00:01:29) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:05:12) AI and Freedom Online(00:07:04) Shakespeare: Vibe Coding Made Simple(00:08:03) Concerns About Big AI(00:15:05) Self Hosting AI and Technical Challenges(00:22:24) Energy and AI Development(00:28:14) Building Personalized Experiences with AI(00:38:02) Nostr's Future and Mainstream Adoption(00:45:02) Decentralized Hosting and Shakespeare's Future(00:54:01) Collaborative Development with Nostr Git(01:02:24) Open Source Renaissance and Future ProspectsVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstzds6pmkpaser62kme8dk74r4ea4ae3hv9fr2wur0kpc3yyws96gx2pa59more info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

John Arnold is a colleague of mine at Ten31, we are five man team focused on investing in and supporting the best bitcoin businesses globally. This is our second quarterly update where we cover current market dynamics and our outlook.More info on Ten31: https://www.ten31.xyzJohn on Nostr: https://primal.net/johnJohn on X: https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31Ten31 on X: https://x.com/ten31fundsEPISODE: 173BLOCK: 909206PRICE: 858 sats per dollar(00:00:01) Bloomberg Intro(00:02:10) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:04:08) Gold vs. Bitcoin(00:09:14) Institutional Bitcoin Adoption(00:15:37) Potential Gold Revaluation and Implications(00:24:32) Strategy's Bitcoin Strategy(00:43:12) Strategy's Preferred Equities(01:05:04) Bitcoin in 401(k)s and Market Dynamics(01:10:16) Fannie Mae IPO and Economic Impact(01:15:16) Federal Reserve Chair and Economic Policy(01:22:24) Bitcoin Market Cycles and PredictionsVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0afzqdu46khzv4j8yz0r6m3yxs0l4sdhr4crsrx6a9l57wgh72yqx08pf8more info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Liberty Farmer is a HAM Radio enthusiast and the lead maintainer of the HAMSTR project. His goal is to make it easier to send and receive nostr notes using HAM Radio. Combined with shorter range bluetooth and wifi  mesh networks, and existing internet infrastructure, this tech could be incredibly powerful at making nostr a robust fault tolerant global comms protocol. We also discuss using HAM Radio to send bitcoin payments without permission.Liberty Farmer on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsw8tha4zrj22njem340rfnktwdjr5lu5achmtrglh4ufhhggg6mwcenxmm9HAMSTR Github: https://github.com/LibertyFarmer/hamstrGuide to getting started with HAM: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszu8mass97mgk99dessa86mr658yvq6uf0zv8xy35zltyw8zcr2acxaquefReticulum Network: https://reticulum.network/EPISODE: 172BLOCK: 908770PRICE: 880 sats per dollar(00:01) Fox Business Michael Saylor Clip(03:19) Happy Bitcoin Tuesday(04:42) Ham Radio(09:02) Getting Started with Ham Radio(16:28) Hamstr Project: Ham Radio and Nostr(29:49) Reticulum Network(38:16) Zaps and Bitcoin Transactions via Hamstr(52:05) Future of Hamstr and Reticulum Integration(55:08) Call for Contributions and Final ThoughtsVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsdgc4ssvjyun2vxz9w7vsvm8hudg25t09n8ewdzgcde94tgkujfdc944nfwmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz