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Evan is the founder of Zeus. An open source lightning wallet available for iOS and Android. In addition to their best-in-class self custody tools they recently launched cashu support in their beta release. Evan on Nostr: https://primal.net/evanZeus: https://zeusln.com/ EPISODE: 156BLOCK: 893560PRICE: 1096 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/citadelsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) CNBC(00:02:29) Introduction(00:05:15) Zeus Wallet Overview(00:08:41) Zeus Wallet Features and Updates(00:10:55) Neutrino and Privacy in Bitcoin Wallets(00:17:19) Bitcoin Wallet User Experience(00:18:08) Cashu Integration in Zeus(00:21:12) Lightning Network and Hub-and-Spoke Model(00:30:49) Bitcoin Park Node Management(00:35:36) Cashu Wallet and User Journey(00:41:56) Thresholds for Self-Custody(00:46:04) User Prompts and Education(00:50:09) Zeus Wallet Features: Gifting and Tokens(00:54:06) Swaps and User Flow(01:03:31) Future Developments in Bitcoin Wallets(01:13:18) USD Tokens and Stablecoins on Bitcoin(01:20:12) ETFs and Bitcoin Market Dynamics(01:31:04) Final Thoughts and Future Plans

In this engaging discussion, Rob Hamilton, cofounder of AnchorWatch—specializing in secure bitcoin storage and insurance—dives into the revolutionary concept of Miniscript. He explains how this advanced scripting language enhances bitcoin transactions and safeguards against theft. The conversation highlights innovative risk management strategies, the importance of collaborative custody models, and how AnchorWatch provides both protection and user-friendly self-custody solutions. Rob's insights blend technical expertise with practical applications for bitcoin enthusiasts.

In this engaging discussion, Dan Gould, the maintainer of the Payjoin Dev Kit, dives into the world of collaborative Bitcoin transactions. He reveals how Payjoin can enhance privacy and reduce fees, making it a game-changer for users. Gould also discusses the challenges of integrating Payjoin across various wallets and the importance of open-source collaboration. The conversation further explores the future of multi-party transactions and the necessity of adopting common standards to improve user experience and privacy in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Explore the speaker's decade-long journey in the Bitcoin movement, highlighting community initiatives like OpenSats. Discover how open protocols drive innovation and sustainable growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Learn about strategic funding for small businesses and the challenges they face. The discussion underscores the crucial need for support in open source development, advocating for new business models that prioritize self-custody and collaborative funding to enhance the Bitcoin infrastructure.

Lisa Neigut, founder of Base58 and a leader in Bitcoin developer education, dives into the pressing topics of Bitcoin's current landscape. She discusses challenges and innovations in enhancing user onboarding within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation highlights the importance of Bitcoin++ conferences for fostering collaboration among developers, addressing issues like burnout and the need for community support. Lisa also shares insights on the sustainability of open-source projects, advising aspiring developers on navigating the intricacies of the Bitcoin space.

Governor Lee is a seventh generation Tennessean and the 50th Governor of Tennessee. This chat was in front of a live audience at Bitcoin Park during our annual Nashville Energy and Mining Summit in January.Video Version: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsf42mh0qnxe9xvztn84w99xsy7wxhdprtxy940mdz9hp6rp4wazvgkeg8cd Gov Lee on X:  https://x.com/GovBillLeeEPISODE: 152BLOCK: 881423PRICE: 1000 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:11) Governor Lee's Journey and Inspiration(03:33) Tennessee's Transformation and Innovation(09:10) Energy Policy and Nuclear Innovation(15:42) Tax Policy and Economic Growth(19:28) Why Move to Tennessee?(21:17) Educational Freedom and Future Plans

Steve Lee is lead at Spiral, Block's open source initiative, and has recently helped launch Presidio Bitcoin, a bitcoin community space in San Francisco. Craig Raw is the creator and maintainer of Sparrow Wallet, one of the best bitcoin desktop wallets available. We discuss the tradeoffs of Block's new Bitkey hardware wallet and potential improvements. Then we briefly jump into discussion on soft fork proposals for bitcoin vault functionality.Steve on Nostr:  https://primal.net/moneyball Craig on Nostr:  https://primal.net/craigraw EPISODE: 151BLOCK: 888348PRICE: 1222 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:02:55) Introduction(00:04:32) Presidio Bitcoin Launch and Community Spaces(00:08:16) Challenges and Opportunities in South Africa(00:14:31) Bitkey: Making Bitcoin Self Custody Easier(00:33:08) Threat Modeling and Security Concerns(00:42:00) Future Scenarios for Bitkey and Sparrow Integration(00:54:02) Recovery Scenarios and User Experience(01:17:02) The Potential of Bitcoin Vaults(01:30:25) Final Thoughts and Future of Bitcoin SecurityFriend of the show Orange Surf wrote up some notes on Craig's proposed FROST improvement to Bitkey here: https://orange.surf/bitkey-notes/

Jack Dorsey, founder of X (formerly Twitter) and Block, dives deep into his passion for Bitcoin and Nostr. He discusses the challenges Bitcoin faces and its potential as a transformative technology. Dorsey celebrates Ross Ulbricht's recent pardon after 12 years for a nonviolent crime, reflecting on justice and freedom. He also explores Nostr's decentralized nature as a social media protocol, emphasizing user empowerment and the fight against censorship. More than just tech talk, it's a vision for a freer digital future.

Zack Shapiro is Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Executive Director of the P2P Rights Fund. We discuss the current regulatory landscape and how it may evolve under the upcoming Trump Administration.Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ P2P Rights Fund: https://p2prights.org/ EPISODE: 149BLOCK: 879414PRICE: 1006 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:01) CNBC Intro(02:49) Current Bitcoin Policy(05:58) Bitcoin's Global Impact and Government Adoption(11:30) Judicial Challenges and Peer-to-Peer Rights(27:51) Trump's Executive Orders and Bitcoin(44:16) Regulatory Concerns and Future Outlook

Buck Perley is one of the co-hosts of Austin BitDevs and an engineer at Unchained. We discuss his work improving Unchained's open source sovereign multi sig app Caravan.Buck on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub15gaw9fpcwrleq332pl95xndencvwgwdtfee6ejlngp7waeh0e35sg8r670 Blog Post: https://unchained.com/blog/unchained-2024-open-source/Caravan Repo: https://github.com/caravan-bitcoin/caravanCaravan Website: https://www.caravanmultisig.com/ Unchained Website: https://unchained.com/EPISODE: 148BLOCK: 877362PRICE: 1062 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream odell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) Fox Intro: Bitcoin as a Sanctions Hedge(00:01:12) Show Introduction and Feedback(00:02:09) Guest Introduction: Buck Perley(00:06:06) BitDevs Meetup and Community(00:07:30) Unchained's Open Source Contributions(00:09:02) Caravan: History and Evolution(00:13:10) Caravan's Recent Updates(00:19:05) Caravan vs. Sparrow: User Preferences(00:22:32) Blinded xpubs: Privacy in Collaborative Custody(00:38:14) Collaborative Custody Models(00:52:02) Summer of Bitcoin and Open Source Contributions(01:00:15) Fee Health and Privacy in Bitcoin Transactions(01:07:03) Encouraging Open Source Contributions