Citadel Dispatch

In this engaging discussion, Miljan, Founder and CEO of Primal, shares insights into the newly launched Primal 2.0, a cutting-edge Nostr and Bitcoin app. He highlights advanced search features and the introduction of Primal Premium, enhancing user experience. The conversation covers the innovative feed marketplace and integrated wallet functionality, addressing challenges in user autonomy and privacy. Miljan also anticipates future developments in the Nostr ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of community feedback in shaping a more user-friendly platform.

Calle discusses the cashu protocol, showcasing a groundbreaking way to use Bitcoin for private, offline transactions. The conversation dives into attracting developers to Bitcoin and the balance between freedom and compliance in fundraising. They explore Bitcoin as both a powerful investment and a liberating financial tool amid increasing surveillance. The innovative Cashew.me app for seamless Bitcoin transactions is highlighted, along with the importance of user autonomy and privacy in the evolving crypto landscape.

Steve Lee, Bitcoin lead at Spiral, and Lyn Alden, founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, dive deep into Bitcoin's evolving consensus mechanisms. They discuss their research on consensus changes, navigating hard and soft forks, and the intricate dynamics between various stakeholders. The conversation highlights historical challenges and the implications of miner influence, emphasizing the importance of community participation in shaping Bitcoin's future. Their insights shine a light on the complexities of governance within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

In this discussion with Adam Back, co-founder and CEO of Blockstream and a pioneer in blockchain technology, listeners explore a range of fascinating topics. Back shares insights from his appearance in the HBO documentary 'Money Electric' and discusses the emergence of Lugano as a vibrant bitcoin city. The conversation uncovers the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto and reminisces about bitcoin's early days and adoption hurdles. Back also delves into innovations like eCash protocols, Nostr's potential for decentralized social media, and the future scalability of Bitcoin.

MADEX is an incredibly talented bitcoin artist and a good friend based in Canada. We discuss his long journey producing freedom focused high quality physical artwork while trying to make a sustainable living. We also discuss his work leading branding for Canadian bitcoin services provider Bull Bitcoin and his concerns with modern corporate social platforms. MADEX on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1ndketdm2qyv35nrhsxzks8kh7w7w6tll4rjp29hv0qjqkgfjsh6snmgk2v Explore his art: https://madex.art/EPISODE: 141BLOCK: 865812PRICE: 1501 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream nostr account: https://primal.net/odell youtube: 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/chatOutro Music by TIP NZ: https://primal.net/p/npub1hrctsg2qwu5gsp65gvj29968z460g0th755jq92c8uaz620lewmq6qk525(00:00:01) The Madex Manifesto(00:05:24) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch(00:05:56) Interview with Bitcoin Artist Madex(00:16:24) Madex's Views on NFTs and Digital Art(00:29:42) The Value of Physical Art and Bitcoin Integration(00:50:26) Role and Branding at Bull Bitcoin(00:58:18) Challenges with Social Media and Nostr's Potential(01:14:13) Final Thoughts and Announcements

Dive into the world of ocean mining, a revolutionary Bitcoin mining pool promoting decentralization and transparency. Key team members share insights on their journey, tackling challenges while securing miners' sovereignty. Discover innovative strategies like the DATUM approach, empowering miners to construct blocks autonomously. Explore the complexities of reward distribution, emphasizing fairness and community collaboration. Lastly, engage with the discussion on the vital role of individuality and freedom in fostering societal progress.

Phil Geiger, VP of Marketing at Unchained and a close friend of the host, dives deep into the evolving Bitcoin landscape. They discuss the critical role of self-custody, particularly through their unique self-custody IRA product. The conversation touches on the implications of KYC regulations and the innovative new Donor Advised Fund that simplifies charitable contributions in Bitcoin. Phil also shares insights about Nostr, emphasizing the dynamics of social media in the Bitcoin community.

Finale conversation at the Baltic Honey Badger Conference in Riga, Latvia. The longest running bitcoin only conference in the world.Video: https://primal.net/e/note1ysx6vqm9h4mlyq0yel3kxplm4xcuhwtwjgzwuhy3ne4thehsntwschsdzw ODELL on Nostr: https://primal.net/odellJack Dorsey on Nostr: https://primal.net/jackJack Mallers on Nostr: https://primal.net/jackmallersGrant Gilliam on Nostr: https://primal.net/grantMax Keidun on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1797h37mc98f6363m5nysxd0t2swuz7nxq4z83saw77em3czld6xqvuar68 More info about Ten31: https://ten31.vcMore info about Strike: https://strike.meMore info about Block: https://block.xyzMore info about HodlHodl: https://hodlhodl.comMore info about Debifi: https://debifi.comwebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://citadeldispatch.comnostr live chat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://citadeldispatch.com/stream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nostr account: ⁠https://primal.net/odell⁠youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stream sats to the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:00) Introduction and Panelist Welcome(00:00:38) Opening Remarks and Event Significance(00:01:31) Panelist Introductions(00:01:55) Building Bitcoin Businesses(00:02:50) Jack Mallers on Building Strike(00:07:59) Bitcoin Business Profitability and Philosophy(00:10:14) Bitcoiners' Lean Lifestyle(00:12:11) Challenges of Building Bitcoin Companies(00:13:00) Jack Dorsey Joins the Panel(00:14:02) Square's Transition to Block and Bitcoin(00:17:16) Defining a Bitcoin Company(00:18:56) Corporate vs. Open Source in Bitcoin(00:21:16) Regulatory Challenges for Bitcoin Companies(00:24:00) Future of Bitcoin in Corporations(00:28:11) Supporting Open Source Development(00:31:05) Funding and Investment in Bitcoin(00:35:29) VCs and Bitcoin Investment(00:39:01) Control and Influence in Bitcoin(00:44:56) Bitcoin's Adoption and Market Dynamics(00:49:00) Attracting and Retaining Bitcoin Developers(00:56:54) Human Connection and Company Culture(01:00:55) Intersection of Bitcoin, AI, and Nostr(01:03:01) Open Source vs. Corporate Development(01:09:05) Building Trust in Bitcoin Products(01:17:31) Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

Pablo, a participant in the Nostr community, and Stuart Bowman, an expert on reputation systems, dive deep into the intricacies of webs of trust. They explore how decentralized networks can establish credibility compared to traditional methods. The discussion highlights innovative solutions to curating trust and the importance of personalized scoring systems. They also touch on the Blossom project's role in combating misinformation by enhancing digital media verification, all while pondering the future of Nostra in an increasingly AI-influenced world.

Preston Pysh, a key influencer in the Nostr ecosystem, Alex Li, an innovative developer, and Odell, a champion of new funding models, dive into the critical topic of funding for open-source projects. They explore the challenges of financial support in decentralized environments and the revolutionary potential of direct tipping via the 'zap' system. The panel discusses sustainable funding models, the importance of community engagement, and the need for improved interoperability in Nostr. Their insights provide an optimistic outlook for the ecosystem's growth and innovation.