The Bitcoin Brief is a show hosted by Max and Bitcoin QnA. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.
We do this every second week to keep our listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.
SHOW DETAILS
We discuss the recent events in New York, including a multisig workshop and a Bitcoin trivia night, highlighting the successful launch of Foundation's Passport Prime hardware.
We explore the legal troubles of Craig Wright, who has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for contempt of court, and the ongoing legal battle involving Samurai Wallet, which has been postponed to March 2025. The episode also covers the positive news from the Tornado Cash case where a motion to dismiss was initiated by Roman Storm's legal team.
Additionally, we discuss vulnerabilities in the Wabi Sabi protocol and the Lightning Network, urging users to update their software to protect their privacy and funds. The episode concludes with a festive AI-generated song written by Max, celebrating the ungovernable spirit of the podcast's community and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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SPONSORS
FOUNDATION
https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable
Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.
Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!
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CAKE WALLET
https://cakewallet.com
Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.
Features:
- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.
Monero Users:
- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.
Bitcoin Users:
- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.
Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!
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(00:00:00) INTRO
(00:00:42) Merry Christmas
(00:03:41) THANK YOU FOUNDATION
(00:06:26) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET
(00:09:05) Catch-Up and Jet-Setting Adventures
(00:11:01) Passport Prime Hands-on
(00:16:53) ASHIGARU Interview
(00:22:21) Barnminer Finds His Jerky Mule
(00:24:09) BOOSTS
(00:34:52) NEWS
(00:34:57) Craig Wright Found In Contempt of Court
(00:37:28) #FREESAMOURAI Case Update
(00:39:56) Roman Storm's Team Calls for Dismissal
(00:41:27) Greenpeace Wasted 10 Million Dollars
(00:42:46) drkgry Exposes Wabisabi Exploit
(00:46:32) LN Again...Miners Can Potentially Steal Channel Funds
(00:49:15) Proton Wallet Has Issues With The Basics
(00:51:18) Czech Republic Exempts Bitcoin
(00:56:43) El Salvador Takes Money From IMF
(01:00:18) Year-End Reflections and Festive Farewell