
Citadel Dispatch
An interactive live show about bitcoin and freedom tech.
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Latest episodes

May 1, 2024 • 2h 24min
CD130: LNBITS, BITCOIN, AND NOSTR WITH BEN ARC
Ben Arc discusses lnbits, bitcoin, and Nostr on the podcast, emphasizing the power of free and open source software, challenges with demo server usage, building security features for lnbits, and the importance of public key crypto in empowering individuals.

Apr 30, 2024 • 2h 3min
CD129: BETTER TWITCH WITH KIERAN OF ZAP STREAM
Kieran discusses building an open competitor to major video streaming platforms, challenges and future plans for ZapStream, ethical development practices, raiding streams, user experience importance, and future enhancements for Upstream and Snort Projects.

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 24min
CD128: USING BITCOIN TO MAKE ELECTIONS MORE SECURE WITH CARLOS TORIELLO
Expert Carlos Toriello discusses using Bitcoin for secure elections, sharing insights from Guatemala. They explore blockchain tech auditing, gamifying election audits with youth, and the role of Bitcoin in election integrity. The episode delves into the contrast between voting systems in Guatemala and the US, highlighting the potential of Bitcoin to safeguard elections and ensure transparency.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 26min
CD127: NAVALNY, RUSSIA, AND BITCOIN WITH ANNA CHEKHOVICH
Anna Chekhovich discusses using financial systems to oppress people and finding hope through Bitcoin. Topics include challenges of Bitcoin transactions, importance of education in adoption, multilingual support, and freedom advocacy. The conversation highlights privacy concerns, Lightning donations, and educational challenges in Bitcoin adoption.

Apr 23, 2024 • 2h 3min
CD126: DAMUS WITH WILL CASARIN
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 126BLOCK: 840543PRICE: 1500 sats per dollarTOPICS: building the damus nostr client, bitcoin influence on nostr, zaps, opensats concernsproject website: https://damus.iowill on nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s website: 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) Fox Business Intro Clip(00:01:27) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch(00:02:30) Discussion on building NostrDB, outbox model, and decentralized relay system.(00:38:26) Discussion about NostrDB and verifying notes(00:39:23) Designing a Nostr client with the outbox model(00:39:47) Importance of fast implementation and new technology in multiplatform client development(01:10:49) Discussion on the demand for a nice, fancy NIP5 from Damus(01:11:12) Exploration of the scarcity of a namespace in Damus(01:11:31) Conversation on default media uploads in Damus and thoughts on media uploads going forward(01:49:43) Importance of transparency and feedback in handling rejection reasons for OpenSats grants(01:50:11) Discussion on the significance of zaps and the challenges of revenue generation(01:51:12) The need for increasing user base and different strategies for growth

Apr 17, 2024 • 2h 6min
CD125: THE FUTURE OF NOSTR WITH HZRD149 AND STUART BOWMAN
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 125BLOCK: 839662PRICE: 1658 sats per dollarTOPICS: nostr development culture, sovereign engineering, bittorrent, i2p, ipfs, tradeoffs and benefits, AI and LLMs, how communication will evolve going forwardproject websites: https://satellite.earth/ + https://nostrudel.ninja/hzrd on nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1ye5ptcxfyyxl5vjvdjar2ua3f0hynkjzpx552mu5snj3qmx5pzjscpknprstuart on nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1lunaq893u4hmtpvqxpk8hfmtkqmm7ggutdtnc4hyuux2skr4ttcqr827ljwebsite: 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/(00:00:03) Fox Business Intro(00:04:18) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch and discussion on Gold vs. Bitcoin arguments(00:06:44) Conversation about the Nostr ecosystem and its development(00:26:19) Focus on developing the satellite stack and creating a Discord like server on Nostr(00:36:04) Importance of making Nostr infrastructure indestructible and uncensorable(00:39:55) Discussion on Hyper DHT and its role in making Nostr more secure and decentralized(00:44:39) Exploration of alternative DNS solutions and the concept of discoverability in Nostr(00:45:33) Reasons for the limited adoption of I2P and challenges with its complexity(00:45:51) Connecting to the entire world and the peer-to-peer aspect(00:46:45) Importance of web of trust in making connections based on followers(00:47:55) The significance of social activity in producing signal and deriving social capital(01:29:14) Discussion on the reliance on large relays and the deletion of the Damus Relay(01:30:26) Importance of users holding the cards of the actual infrastructure in Nostr(01:33:09) Debate on the role of peer-to-peer networks and the need for authenticity in the digital sphere

Apr 9, 2024 • 2h 12min
CD124: MUTINY WALLET WITH TONY, BEN, AND PAUL
Co-founder of Mutiny Wallet, developer at Mutiny Wallet, and open source advocate discuss Fedimint pain points, Cash App payments, Nostr Wallet Connect integration, Twitter integration, NWC subscriptions, challenges with Zeus' implementation, middle ground for Lightning address support, and the importance of open protocols.

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 21min
CD123: PHOENIX WALLET AND SERVER WITH CEO PIERRE
Pierre, CEO of Phoenix, discusses Phoenix Wallet's ease of use for developers, bolt12 milestone, recovering funds if node goes offline, and future features like Taproot update. Topics include user experience, fee management, splicing benefits, and optimizing lightning payments with Phoenix ecosystem.

Mar 27, 2024 • 2h
CD122: NOSTR DEVELOPMENT WITH FIATJAF, HODLBOD, PABLO, AND DILGER
Guests like FIATJAF and HODLBOD discuss relay challenges, censorship resistance, and spicier Nostr content. They touch on proxies, chat functionality, and audience support. The conversation dives into relay selection, monetization, and the impact of relays in decentralized networks. They explore Noster development goals, Wikifredio, client options, and practical tips for beginners.

Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 46min
CD121: BITCOIN IN AFRICA WITH KG - FOUNDER OF MACHANKURA
KG, Founder of Machankura, discusses Bitcoin adoption in Africa, challenges, opportunities, and cultural differences impacting Bitcoin growth. Topics include building for local environments, supporting African developers, Women in Bitcoin initiatives, and the impact of Bitcoin on financial systems in Africa.