In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy. They discuss the current state of Bitcoin's value and the surprising low transaction fees despite its high price, reflecting on the implications for mass adoption and self-custody. They also explore the technical intricacies of Ashigaru's new Whirlpool implementation, addressing privacy concerns and the potential for malicious coordinators. The conversation touches on the importance of layered privacy and the role of tools like Monero swaps and Lightning channels in enhancing user security.

Max and Q highlight recent software updates, including the release of Envoy 2.0, Cake Wallet's new features, and the introduction of FrostSnap, a new consumer-ready product for Taproot multisig. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the benefits of multisig, the potential of Frost technology, and the ongoing developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Join us as we navigate the complexities of Bitcoin privacy, security, and innovation.

AOB

• Freedom Tech Friday
• Q heading on holiday Thursday
• Live stream with Katie from CitizenX
• Riga weekend after
• Core starts shipping this week

NEWS

• Roman Storm case under way (see latest FTF)
• Trump signs GENIUS Act into law
• CLARITY act passes the house
• Mempool now shows sub 1 sat.vb fees
• Ashigaru terminal critiques and responses

UPDATES/RELEASES

• Envoy 2.0 main release
• Ashigaru terminal coming to startOS 0.4
• Cake Wallet v5.1.2
• Zeus 0.11.2 main release
• Phoenix v2.6.2
• Electrum Desktop 4.6
• Bitcoin Keeper v2.5.0 (and 2.5.1)
• Frostsnap release
• BTC Sesstions quick tutorial on a no HWW multisig with Blue/Sparrow

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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.

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