Blockstream Talk

Jesse Knutson
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Apr 18, 2023 • 30min

ZeroSync & Blockstream Satellite - Blockstream Talk #22

@ZeroSync_@robin_linus@lucidLuckylee@Blockstream@KnutsonJesseFollow Blockstream on Nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n📡 Visit the Zero Sync website🛰 Learn more about the Blockstream Satellite 2:39 Zero knowledge proofs5:36 What makes ZeroSync different?6:43 ZeroSync and Blockstream Satellite8:37 Benefits of ZKPs9:47 Development timeline11:34 Hardware requirements13:12 Use cases for the ZeroSync toolkit15:39 Stark proofs, Simplicity & the Liquid Network20:04 Security of ZeroSync proof systems23:45 Long term implications of ZKPs for Bitcoin 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Mar 29, 2023 • 37min

Making Bitcoin Self-Custody Easy with Rich Grambergs - Blockstream Talk #21

@bitcoin__helpBlockstream Help CenterFollow Blockstream on Nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n01:51 Major developments in the self-custody landscape03:41 The fundamental problem Blockstream is solving08:55 The fundamental problem Blockstream is solving12:35 Other Bitcoin wallets that Jade works with13:37 The Blockstream Jade reseller program15:21 Blockstream Jade blind pin server19:05 Other assets that Jade supports20:50 The next 12 months in Jade development22:53 Lightning integration in Blockstream Jade23:50 Blockstream Green UX development25:00 The Bitcoin hardware wallet market26:23 Tradeoffs between singlesig & multisig28:30 Common difficulties in bitcoin self-custody29:55 Demonstrating Jade at Bitcoin Park32:40 Common questions for Blockstream Support34:42 How the Jade DIY process works36:22 2023 look ahead for Blockstream Jade 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Mar 10, 2023 • 45min

Promissory Notes on Liquid with Tomás Alvarez - Blockstream Talk #20

@mifielfirma@TomasAlvarezMeMifielFollow Blockstream on Nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n0:00 Introduction01:05 The fundamental problem Mifiel is trying to solve01:38 What is a promissory note and what kind of people are using04:27 Other markets that utilize promissory notes06:13 Dealing with challenges in technology adoption07:57 Utilizing the Liquid Network for tokenization9:52 Dealing with regulations and licensing considerations11:17 Secondary market trading of promissory notes16:02 Decentralization and promissory notes19:53 Quantity of promissory notes issued by Mifiel20:43 Interest rates on promissory notes23:24 Demand for promissory notes25:03 Handling defaults on promissory notes26:47 Reasons for issuing on the Liquid Network32:52 Short term outlook for Mifiel37:09 Benefits of tokenization 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Jan 6, 2023 • 58min

Digital Securities Future with Kyle Fry - Blockstream Talk #19

@DIGTLMarkets@kylekylefryDIGTLMarketsFollow Blockstream on Nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n03:25 What makes MERJ unique07:35 Different reasons for offshoring business11:25 The Blockstream Mining Note and US markets12:43 Security tokens & digital securities24:16 Evolution of capital markets34:35 How STOs can improve markets43:19 Building on the Liquid Network48:37 Risks and regulations after FTX crash52:31 Future outlook for asset issuers54:58 The STO industry in 10 years 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Nov 29, 2022 • 56min

Lightning Signal with Rusty Russell - Blockstream Talk #18

@Core_LN@rusty_twitCore LightningElements ProjectFollow Blockstream on Nostr:npub1jg552aulj07skd6e7y2hu0vl5g8nl5jvfw8jhn6jpjk0vjd0waksvl6n8n01:27 Starting work on Lightning at Blockstream03:44 Lightning Network global adoption04:46 Work on Bolt12 Lightning spec10:41 Factors driving Lightning adoption15:15 Bookkeeping with Core Lightning21:31 Lightning Network unlocking micropayments23:45 Integrating Lightning into Blockstream Green26:02 Lightning wallet recommendations28:48 Thoughts on El Salvador Bitcoin and Lightning adoption32:55 Working in the open-source software space38:43 Comparing Bitcoin to Linux47:33 Exciting things coming to Lightning 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 42min

FTX Lessons with Dr Adam Back - Blockstream Talk #17

@Blockstream@adam3usBlockstream00:43 FTX failure overview04:45 Bankruptcy vs recovery token09:55 FTX post mortem33:43 Exchange revenue rights model39:05 Proof of keys day52:14 Lessons for investors from FTX insolvency59:16 The future of DeFi1:20:48 Asset issuance on the Liquid Network1:25:02 Bitcoin mining market conditions1:29:15 Crypto bailout pool1:32:47 Looking ahead on the Bitcoin network 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Oct 6, 2022 • 45min

Bitcoin's Financial Layer with Matthew Haywood - Blockstream Talk #16

@Liquid_BTC@wintercooledLiquid Network 03:06 Path to Bitcoin05:56 The Liquid Network07:22 Other assets and AMP management09:06 What is the Liquid Federation?13:56 Governance within the Federation16:17 L-BTC Peg in growth18:03 L-BTC as the native token20:15 L-USDt transaction volume22:54 Different layer-2 use cases25:44 Liquid documentation for institutions26:58 Asset management platform33:24 Threshold for Tokenisation36:22 The new Asset Management Tool42:10 KYC responsibilities on the Liquid Network43:57 What’s next for the Blockstream Asset Management Platform 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Aug 31, 2022 • 49min

Bitcoin Venture Investing with Alyse Killeen - Blockstream Talk #15

@HelloStillmark@AlyseKilleenStillmark04:05 Health of the VC industry06:49 Pitching Bitcoin to investors09:08 Differentiating Crypto and Bitcoin VC12:10 Narrative investing within Crypto tokens28:18 Capital allocation framworks32:55 The future of security tokens36:14 Bitcoin's importance globally39:41 Most exciting work within Bitcoin 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Aug 3, 2022 • 58min

Roadmap for Blockstream's ASIC Bitcoin Miner with Assaf Gilboa - Blockstream Talk #14

Blockstream Mining05:29 Boom or bust in Bitcoin mining07:22 What makes Spondoolies different?09:20 Making ASIC parts easily replaceable10:46 Blockstream and Spondoolies synergies13:07 Optimizing Blockstream's Bitcoin mining13:52 Air cooled and immersion mining16:00 Institutional investment entering Bitcoin mining18:17 Road map for Blockstream's upcoming ASIC machine20:55 Centralization of chip foundry services25:32 Essential advanced manufacturing processes28:17 Foundry services planning rigidity30:02 Difficulties in securing chip allocations31:00 Bitcoin miners foundry requirements32:14 Current selling pressure on miners34:19 ASIC acquisition industry dynamics39:24 ASIC price change implications41:34 Mining industry consolidation during the bear market43:33 Hashrate is looking for stability46:43 Modelling Bitcoin hashrate and price49:11 Why more manufacturers aren't in Bitcoin53:00 Bitcoin mining in 5 years58:39 The upcoming Blockstream ASIC 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  
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Jul 21, 2022 • 29min

Federated Security Models and E-Cash Built on Bitcoin With Eric Sirion

@Blockstream@EricSirionFediMint  00:20 Personal privacy00:58 Eric’s background01:53 Freedom = privacy03:41 Why work on Bitcoin?05:07 Chaumian mints, ecash, Federations08:43 Federated ecash11:25 Federations in the future12:57 Integrating Lightning into federations16:20 Tokens17:22 Lightning custodial usage18:17 Minimint_btc21:11 Bitcoin usage in El Salvador23:16 Choosing a federated ecash26:44 Exciting things moving forward 📱 Download the Blockstream App🔑 Buy a Jade hardware wallet🧑‍💻 Follow Blockstream🧠 Follow Blockstream Research🌊 Explore the Liquid Network⚡️ Build on Core Lightning  

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