Bitcoin Audible

When we dig to the very base elements of Bitcoin, we find it is merely digital points. What make these integers different from identical ones on billions of other computers? It is the rules that restrict the editing of those specific integers we call Bitcoin, in other words, it is the network of validating nodes that define it. In this episode you will hear Part 1 of my argument as to why. Don't forget to check out @StopAndDecrypt's relevant article series and the amazing graphics for visualizing the relationship between nodes, miners, and the network by visiting the page below: https://medium.com/@StopAndDecrypt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we take a stroll through a collection of known errors, clarification, and terminology changes from the original whitepaper made available thanks to David A. Harding. The chain of signatures, "one-CPU-one-vote," the distinction between nodes and miners, and much more. This will have some important details we will reference later in the week while exploring validation and nodes on the Bitcoin network, and what it means to "define" the Bitcoin system. Check out Harding's Github page for the full list and other work he has put together, and follow him on Twitter so you don't miss other great content and discussion: https://gist.github.com/harding/dabea3d83c695e6b937bf090eddf2bb3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app https://twitter.com/hrdng --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

A great piece just full of fun analogies on how to imagine the force of nature that is #Bitcoin. Don't miss our first piece by @dergigi on the show today, exploring Bitcoin as a force of ideological gravity, and how the network codifies a concept into an explicit set of rules to define the game we play. Today's read, Bitcoin's Gravity! Check out the other work by @dergigi on his personal page below, and also drop some applause on this article and go through the tons of links to the other great work he has spread throughout the piece! https://dergigi.com/bitcoin/ https://medium.com/@dergigi/bitcoins-gravity-e1674ad9f8e4 Here are the other smattering of links & great reads we have covered in earlier episodes: • Unpacking Bitcoin's Social Contract by @Hasu https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_198---Unpacking-Bitcoins-Social-Contract-e2oct5 • Visions of Bitcoin by @Hasu & @nic_carter https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_120---Visions-of-Bitcoin-e2ndqq • Crypto-incrementalism vs Crypto-anarchy by @tonysheng https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_104---Crypto-Incrementalism-vs-Crypto-Anarchy-e2ndrd • The Hodlonaut Defense Fund https://weareallhodlonaut.com/ • The Long Road to SegWit https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_054---The-Long-Road-To-Segwit-e2ndsv • SegWit2X Bugs Explained https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_144---SegWit2x-Bugs-Explained-e2ndq0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

The conclusion of the Adamant Capital report from Tuur Demeester & Michiel Lescrauwaet on the current state & sentiment of the Bitcoin markets. What could send the price lower? Where are we in the financialization process of the Bitcoin market? Is there still a possibility that Bitcoin becomes a globally recognized reserve asset? Find out in Adamant Capital report: Bitcoin in Heavy Accumulation Don't forget to check out the Adamant Capital website & Blog for more data, and download the full report to see the numerous charts and data that is difficult to cover in the audio: https://www.adamantcapitalfund.com/blog/ https://docsend.com/view/jwr8qwx Follow the team on Twitter so you don't miss anything: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester https://twitter.com/MLescrauwaet https://twitter.com/Adamant_Capital --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today & tomorrow we will be going through the Adamant Capital report by Tuur Demeester & Michiel Lescrauwaet on the current state and sentiment of the Bitcoin markets, and the data that backs up their analysis. Is the bear market over? Should we be searching for bull horns breaking the horizon? Find out in Adamant Capital report: Bitcoin in Heavy Accumulation Don't forget to check out the Adamant Capital website & Blog for more data, and download the full report to see the numerous charts and data that is difficult to cover in the audio: https://www.adamantcapitalfund.com/blog/ https://docsend.com/view/jwr8qwx Follow the team on Twitter so you don't miss anything: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester https://twitter.com/MLescrauwaet https://twitter.com/Adamant_Capital --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

In the follow-up to yesterday's article, we are covering Nicolas Dorier's second article on Neutrino, detailing the systemic risks of widespread SPV, and breaking down the different types and specific consequences of various node setups on the network. With the controversial stance that SPV threatens self-sovereignty more than even custodial wallets, Nicolas cedes no ground. Don't miss another great article! A brief shout out to the Casa suite in the commentary as well. Don't forget to head over to @nicolasdorier's Medium page and drop some applause on this article, plus check out the other great work he has done on other topics: https://medium.com/@nicolasdorier/neutrino-is-dangerous-for-my-self-sovereignty-18fac5bcdc25 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we read an article from developer @nicolasdorier that illustrates why Neutrino might not be the panacea some seem to treat it as. It certainly has its benefits, but its important to look critically at every proposal, to ensure we understand what is, not what we wish to be. Why I Don't Celebrate Neutrino Don't forget to thank Nicolas for letting me cover his work and head over to his Medium page and drop some applause on this article, or get a head start on his follow-up that we will read tomorrow: https://medium.com/@nicolasdorier/why-i-dont-celebrate-neutrino-206bafa5fda0 https://medium.com/@nicolasdorier Disclaimer: I did not read this article 100% verbatim, as Nicolas's first language is not english, there were multiple slightly odd wordings when read aloud. I corrected minor word choice/order on a few occasions to make the sentences clearer, but without altering the meaning as far as I interpreted it. Any mistakes in this regard are my own. Previous Episode Introducing Neutrino: https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_169---Neutrino-The-Lighter-Side-of-Lightning-e2ndp4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we bring Tim K (@bootstrapbandit) on the show to talk all about the Lightning Network & a new tool he built at Paywall.Link. Don't miss this fun conversation about the positives and negatives of lightning, how easy it is to build for, and what the potential for this network is going forward. Enjoy! Don't forget to follow @BootstrapBandit on Twitter and check out what he is building over at Paywall.link. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we grab a section out of one of the many incredible works by Murray N. Rothbard to discuss the idea of marginal utility and why money must be a good, and actually is not a unit of measure. As value can only be measured as relational to another good, money follows the same law of diminishing marginal utility. Find out why with our read & discussion of Rothbard's "Toward a Reconstruction of Utility and Welfare Economics" from the incredible library at the Mises Institute. Check out the full work to dive much deeper into this topic and so much more at Mises.org and the link below: https://mises.org/library/toward-reconstruction-utility-and-welfare-economics-0#2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

The full audio version of "The Case for Electronic Cash" by Jerry Brito. Abstract Cash is more than a method of payment. It is a fundamental tool for individual privacy and autonomy, and it is necessary for an open society. This paper shows that a cashless economy is a surveillance economy. It also argues that removing the option to freely transact without intermediation greatly limits our economic self-determination, placing our economic lives in the hands of financial institutions and governments. This paper presents several case studies demonstrating the dangers of a completely intermediated payments system and concludes that electronic cash is a tool that should not only be tolerated, but fostered and celebrated. The Case for Electronic Cash PDF Coincenter.org Jerry Brito on Twitter Cryptoconomy.Life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Lightning is complicated, difficult to use, sometimes doesn't work properly, requires a lot of learning and experimentation, and is still a risky place to hold Bitcoin funds. Doesn't this make it a protocol destined to obscurity and disuse? Doesn't it mean that better, simpler options will simply replace it, and Bitcoin is to fail from its extensive limitations? Find out all the ways I find Lightning *doesn't* do its job well, & what I think it means for the future in today's Guy's Take episode! Mentioned in the show: paywall.link pollofeed.com schnorr signatures previous Guy's take on the complexity of the internet --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Even with #Bitcoin, are we destined for a future with intermediated payments? Will that give us a different color of the same system we're stuck with today, or will Bitcoin still prove to be a revolution in financial trust? Lets dig deeper into the objections to Bitcoin Banks in Part 2 of @nic__carter's "How to Scale Bitcoin (without changing a thing)." Another huge thank you to Nic for this work and sparking an important discussion! Drop some major applause on this work and share it with others who have yet to read Nic's amazing body of work! https://medium.com/@nic__carter/how-to-scale-bitcoin-without-changing-a-thing-bc4750dd16c7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"I believe that institutional scaling presents an under-appreciated scaling vector, and it is quite possible to employ it without significantly compromising Bitcoin’s assurances." Don't miss today's article, another fantastic read by Nic Carter (@nic__carter), on the Finneyan view of scaling Bitcoin for its highest value proposition; creating a settlement network with the potential of correcting our far-too-frequent problems of monetary inflation & systemic insolvency. "How to Scale Bitcoin (without changing a thing)" We will finish this up with Part 2 tomorrow, but in the mean time please drop some major applause on this work and share it with others who have yet to read Nic's amazing body of work! https://medium.com/@nic__carter/how-to-scale-bitcoin-without-changing-a-thing-bc4750dd16c7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we go through a recent blog post by Jameson Lopp and the Casa team that goes into the clever, meticulous design used to ensure the security and recoverability of the mobile key for their Keymaster app. Don't forget to check out the Casa blog to see the other exciting announcements and ongoing developments from the Casa team. https://blog.keys.casa/casa-keymaster-security-mobile-key-overview/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we reach the conclusion of Hoppe's incredible piece on the nature of fractional reserve banking and the contradictions of fiat money. With the final section, "From Deposit & Loan Banking to Fractional Reserve: The Devolution of Credit." Plus a really fun discussion as a follow-up to the entire, 3 part work. "How is Fiat Money Possible." There is no place like Mises.org. Don't forget to check out the vast collection of knowledge and information made available for free over at the Mises Institute! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Continuing from yesterday's episode with Part 2 of our journey through Hoppe's amazing piece on the nature and origins of the fiat money system. Could such a system ever work in a competitive market, or are there extremely specific conditions and legal restrictions which make the contradiction of irredeemable paper money, temporarily sustainable? Listen to find out. "How is Fiat Money Possible." Don't forget to check out the vast collection of knowledge at Mises.org for this work and many more like it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"Fiat money is the term for a medium of exchange which is neither a commercial commodity, a consumer, or a producer good, nor title to any such commodity: i.e., irredeemable paper money." Another great suggestion by @stephanlivera, we begin our dive into Hans-Hermann Hoppe's extended piece on the Devolution of money and credit, "How is Fiat Money Possible." Don't miss an incredible read and fun discussion that follows. Don't forget to check out the vast collection of knowledge at Mises.org for this work and many more like it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Building on the principles discussed in our exploration of the consequences of a society without cash, we apply it to a broader principle of how the power to exit acts as a check on abuse and centralization. And who better to cover this topic with, than Nick Szabo? Today we read and discuss Szabo's blog post from 2007 titled, Exit and Freedom. Don't forget to follow Nick on Twitter and explore the enormous body of work he has contributed over decades at his blog: http://unenumerated.blogspot.com/2007/08/exit-and-freedom.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

The conclusion of The Case for Electronic Cash by Jerry Brito. Today we close out this amazing piece with the moral case for why we should not only refrain from demonizing and restricting digital cash, but we should foster and celebrate it! A huge thank you to Coin Center for this work, and don't forget to check out the incredible work they do. The original work can be downloaded here: https://coincenter.org/files/2019-02/the-case-for-electronic-cash-coin-center.pdf Also, don't forget that there are tons of footnotes and references that I do not cover in the audio for further digging into this topic. They can all be found in the full report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Continuing with Part 2 of "The Case for Electronic Cash" from Jerry Brito and CoinCenter.org. The consequences of total dependence upon financial intermediaries and how it is already affecting people today. Don't forget to check out CoinCenter.org for tons of information on all topics around Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies. The original work can be downloaded here: https://coincenter.org/files/2019-02/the-case-for-electronic-cash-coin-center.pdf Also, don't forget that there are tons of footnotes and references that I do not cover in the audio for further digging into this topic. They can all be found in the full report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we begin the long, and rewarding journey through Jerry Brito's & Coin Center's Report on "The Case for Electronic Cash." This is an incredible work present several case studies to explore the trade offs of privacy and individual autonomy, the nature of an open society, the consequences of a fully intermediated society, and how cash plays a critical role in it all. This will be a multi-part series that is not to be missed! Begin Part 1... Don't forget to check out CoinCenter.org for tons of information on all topics around Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies. The original work can be downloaded here: https://coincenter.org/files/2019-02/the-case-for-electronic-cash-coin-center.pdf Also, don't forget that there are tons of footnotes and references that I do not cover in the audio for further digging into this topic. They can all be found in the full report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

What if there was a clear and obvious reason that the state monopolizes the production of money, that after understanding, you simply cannot unsee? What if the story we are all told of governments and central banks protecting the economy from crises, is actually the perfect opposite of what's really happening? Another great piece from Mises.org, by Hans Herman Hoppe; "Why the State Demands Control of Money." Don't forget to check out the invaluable work made available by the Mises Institute over at Mises.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we cover another great piece on the topic of what can be learned from the history of P2P protocols and their successes & failures. Written by John Backus @backus, his article "Minimum Viable Decentralization," lays out a concept that may have been the deciding factor that separated the winners and losers in the file sharing revolution. Why did BitTorrent succeed even without a discovery mechanism and its lack of privacy, when technology like Freenet, or iMule offered vastly better privacy and security than alternatives? Listen to find out. Plus, don't miss my commentary on how this concept, plus others from recent reads, could be applied to the Bitcoin/Lightning stack as well as other altcoins and blockchain applications. There is an entirely new ecosystem at stake, not learning from the failures of the file sharing years could be a recipe for disaster. Don't miss this one. Follow John Backus on Twitter (https://twitter.com/backus) and don't forget to drop applause on his amazing collection of works over on Medium (https://medium.com/@jbackus/minimum-viable-decentralization-d813dcf653fc) Listen to the previous episode by Backus mentioned in the commentary here (https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_141---Fat-Protocols-Arent-New-e2ndq4) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Another excellent piece from Su Zhu and Hasu at uncommoncore.co and a great introduction to the dynamics and risks at stake in the cashless society. Is the cashless society the frictionless future we want? Or is it frictionless mass surveillance and frictionless negative interest rates? Cash may serve a far more important role than merely a means of payment. Find out more in today's episode, reading: Bitcoin is a Hedge Against the Cashless Society Don't forget to follow and check out the many other great articles from these two excellent authors. Plus, click their tags on Cryptoconomy.life to find the many other works of theirs we have covered on the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we have another great chat with Scott from The PayPod discussing the impact and philosophy of Bitcoin! Check out Soarpay.com, the sponsor for The PayPod and where the are hosted to find many other episodes of their show discussing new technology in the world of digital payments. And don't forget to follow them on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we go on an extended walk through some of the most epic days of Bitcoin's and the Cryptoconomy's history! Telling some of my personal experiences and the crazy times that were had. Do you know about the origins of some of Bitcoin's biggest memes? Do you know what started the Blocksize Wars? Do you know when the first shitcoin was born? All this and much more in our discussion of my Cryptoconomy Holiday Calendar. If you want to celebrate these holidays with me, and want this on your own calendar, feel free to grab the info off of the website. It is obviously free to use and share around. If you would like to save yourself the work, then I have made a calendar you can easily download and import to your own so you can be notified of every one! Find it on Cryptoconomy.life below: https://cryptoconomy.life/calendar/ Mentioned at the beginning of the podcast were Ansel Linder with the Bitcoin & Markets podcast, and the guys over at the Citizen Bitcoin podcast. If you haven't explored their work they have some awesome stuff to check out. Not to be missed! https://twitter.com/btcmrkts https://twitter.com/CitizenBitcoin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"The need for privacy and the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin without block rewards are perhaps two of the most most alarming issues surrounding Bitcoin today." - Lucas Nuzzi Could Schnorr signatures be the puzzle piece that eliminates a major limitation on the costs and ease of privacy at Bitcoin's base layer, while at the same time, incentivizing a robust fee market, and enabling a wide range of more dynamic smart contracts? The next soft fork in Bitcoin could be the most exciting and significant change that Bitcoin ever sees. You don't want to miss this great piece by Lucas Nuzzi covering the ins and outs of Schnorr signatures and how it will change the game for Bitcoin privacy. Drop as many claps as you can on his article below and remember to check out the tons of other great articles of his and others posted on the Digital Assets Research publication: https://medium.com/digitalassetresearch/schnorr-signatures-the-inevitability-of-privacy-in-bitcoin-b2f45a1f7287 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"That is the key innovation of Bitcoin: It detaches property rights from the legal system and the monopoly on violence. For the first time, we can have property that does not rely on a local authority to enforce and protect. It is easy to conceal, defend, divide, move, and verify — all by yourself, granting you the highest level of personal sovereignty." @Hasu & @suzhu Don't miss Part 3 of the "Skeptics Guide to Bitcoin" breaking down how Bitcoin enables property rights under an entirely new paradigm of social institution. Is Bitcoin a competitor to VISA and Paypal, or something else entirely? Check out the full article, plus the rest of this series and many other great articles by clicking the link: https://uncommoncore.co/bitcoin-and-the-promise-of-independent-property-rights/ Subscribe to @Hasufly and @suzhu's medium pages and Twitter tags so you don't miss their next piece! For Parts 1 & 2 of this series in audio if you've yet to cover them, listen at the links below: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e2ndo3 https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e2oct5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"To the casual observer, most of bitcoin’s life is boring — months go by with relatively little action. Then when conditions are just right, bitcoin explodes into life, growing massively in size, and hijacking the consciousness of observers." - Brandon Quittem Today we're diving back into the series by Brandon Quittem that peers from a bird's eye view at the nature of Bitcoin, and explores its patterns and growth through the framework of a mycelial network. Can fungi teach us something about Bitcoin? Can it teach us something about ourselves? Find out in Part 2: Bitcoin is a Social Creature View the graphics and drop some applause on Brandon's article over on his medium page: https://medium.com/@BrandonQuittem/bitcoin-is-a-social-creature-mushroom-part-2-3-6a05c3abe8f0 You can find the link to read or listen to Part 1 here: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e2sarg And the link to read or listen to Hasu's article referenced in this piece here: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e2oct5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Disclaimer: If you are an ardent supporter of government projects, believe in the moral fiber of politicians, and in the power of voting to produce the greater good, then you will likely not enjoy this episode. You were warned ;) It feels like a good day for a long discussion comparing the trust model of government money, and the trust model of a decentralized, proof-of-work blockchain. Aka - Bitcoin vs. The Dollar. So lets take a dive into the various systems, their consequences, and the incentives that envelop both the rules and monetary policy that govern the Bitcoin system, and those that govern our political and banking institutions. Don't forget to check out Cryptoconomy.life to explore more episodes like this plus hundreds of Bitcoin articles made available in audio format. Spoiler alert: The dollar doesn't fair so well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"Ethereum’s #1 problem is not a problem of product-market-fit but one of engineering soundness. Ethereum architecture is based on a flawed and unscalable idea: it assumes that “smart contracts” need computations to be replicated on thousands and thousands of machines." Today we cover Hugo Nguyen's Twitter-thread-turned-blog-post on the flawed fundamental philosophy of the Ethereum system and what the core value provided by a public blockchain network really is. Drop some applause and explore the many other great posts from Hugo over at his Medium page and follow him on Twitter: https://medium.com/@hugonguyen/why-ethereum-architecture-is-flawed-d4eefd15db3e --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

So what is the outcome of decentralized disruption? Who are the winners when there is a shift to an entirely new paradigm? Don't miss the conclusion of Simon Morris's excellent series on the lessons #Bitcoin & Crypto can learn from the history and challenges of the BitTorrent ecosystem. Somehow I managed to entirely miss the Post Script at the end of the article which deserves a nod! So when you head over to follow @Simonhmorris on Medium and applaud this series don't forget to check out the post script at the end of Part 4! https://medium.com/@simonhmorris/decentralized-disruption-who-dares-wins-bittorrent-lessons-for-crypto-4-of-4-f022e8641c1a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

In the context of Part 2, knowing that the true value of decentralization is in breaking rules, Simon Morris now explores the consequences of a systems "intent," the incredible complexity and balance it requires to sustain them, & the paradox of making changes to a system whose power resides in its capacity to resist change. Listen to Part 3 of Simon's series on the lessons we can learn from BitTorrent. Lets see if we can't add 300 claps to Simon's series by heading over to the original article and going trigger happy on the applause button at: https://medium.com/@simonhmorris/intent-complexity-and-the-governance-paradox-bittorrent-lessons-for-crypto-3-of-4-1d14ac390f3f --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we cover Part 2 of Simon Morris's excellent series on the lessons we can take from BitTorrent to better understand the goals and value of Bitcoin and Crypto. If it doesn't break the rules, then why does decentralization even matter? Don't miss the excellent article, with a few exciting updates from today about Lightning Network development, and followed by my commentary on all the different ways I think #Bitcoin is "Breaking the Rules." Click that applause button like crazy to throw some digital claps at Simon Morris on Medium (also follow him on Twitter) for this great series! https://medium.com/@simonhmorris/if-youre-not-breaking-rules-you-re-doing-it-wrong-bittorrent-lessons-for-crypto-2-of-4-72c68227fe69 To check out the #Lightning developments discussed early in the episode, follow the links below: https://twitter.com/alexbosworth/status/1108414132997353472 https://twitter.com/lightning/status/1108398809481003008 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Bitcoin is an incredibly novel technology, there are few technologies that can boast the revolutionary impact that Bitcoin potentially has. However, there is still much to be learned from its predecessors and benefactors. One of those being the resilient and disruptive ecosystem of the BitTorrent protocol. Simon Morris, a 10 year veteran of the company, BitTorrent Inc., brings us a 4 part series exploring exactly what we can learn from our Peer-2-Peer history, and the challenges that faced an industry breaking technology. Find Part 1: Why Bitcoin Mattered, on Simon's Medium page below, along with the rest of this excellent series. Don't forget to drop some claps on this one! https://medium.com/@simonhmorris/why-bittorrent-mattered-bittorrent-lessons-for-crypto-1-of-4-fa3c6fcef488 You can also check him out on Twitter below: https://twitter.com/simonhmorris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

If you missed the insanity that happened during the "Block Wars" that extended from 2014 all the way to late 2017 with the split of Bitcoin Cash, then you aren't going to want to miss this article. With a thorough overview of both the history and core ideas behind the numerous ideas and personalities wrapped into the blocksize debate, Lucas Nuzzi lays out the full picture with his article "The Resolution of the Big Block Experiment." Drop some applause on this excellent write-up by heading over to https://medium.com/digitalassetresearch/the-resolution-of-the-big-block-experiment-e1df3e38d03f and while you are there be sure to check out his more recent article on Schnorr Signatures and Bitcoin privacy! Follow @LucasNuzzi on Twitter to stay up on the other incredible work he is doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Another short but excellent blog post covering the incredible work being done by the team over at @CasaHODL. For the first time we are seeing a user friendly application of one of Bitcoin's core differentiators. Sovereignty as a service is a beautifully simple idea with huge implications. Don't miss this great piece by Jeremy Welch on the philosophy behind the Casa service, & check out the other awesome tools and products at https://blog.keys.casa/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

The risks and benefits of chargebacks, the nature of the trade-off between contract enforcement & ensuring privacy, the elements of splitting contractual elements (the ripped dollar bill) to minimize trust, pseudonymous credit ratings, and so much more in our completion of Szabo's essay, “Formalizing and Securing Relationships on Public Networks.” More amazing foresight into the problems of smart contract design, detailed more than a decade before Bitcoin even existed. Link to the Nakamoto Institute for hosting this incredible work: nakamotoinstitute.org/formalizing-securing-relationships/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Listening to an essay from 1997 that details specific challenges of something as distant as the smart contract embedded into the Lightning Network shows the unbelievable foresight of the cypherpunks. As well as the dedication to seeing their vision become a reality. Don’t miss the continuation of Szabo’s amazing piece, “Formalizing and Securing Relationships on Public Networks.” Link to the Nakamoto Institute for hosting this incredible work: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/formalizing-securing-relationships/ Don't forget to check out the many different elements discussed in the commentary if you want to learn more. Neutrino: https://cryptoconomy.life/2018/10/18/neutrino-the-lighter-side-of-lightning/ Eltoo: https://cryptoconomy.life/2018/05/01/eltoo-a-simplified-update-mechanism-for-lightning/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"... The movement from static to dynamic media promises to bring about a fourth cost revolution in the related areas of jurisdiction, trust, and security. Impacts on business will be felt in law, accounting, auditing, billing, collections, contracts, confidentiality, and so on: in short, the entire nature of our business relationships will be altered in ways only partially foreseeable." - Nick Szabo Diving into another excellent piece from Szabo on establishing and updating how we create, enforce, and control relationships in the world of cyberspace. Check out the full essay at the Nakamoto Institute: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/formalizing-securing-relationships/ And don't forget to follow Szabo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickSzabo4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Cypherpunks write code! Last year we received a published paper detailing the advantages of the new MuSig Multisignature Scheme, this year we get the code. From the incredible minds at Blockstream, don't miss an exciting development in cryptographically securing and verifying ownership among increasingly complex & private groups of individuals. To explore numerous links and further reading, as well as the other amazing work from Blockstream, check out the full article below: https://blockstream.com/2019/02/18/musig-a-new-multisignature-standard/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

If you haven't heard it yet, don't miss an awesome discussion all about Lightning and holding the Torch with the guys from the Rollo and Slappy Show! Check out @RolloMcFloogle and @Slappy_Jones_2 for more awesome content & definitely check out the amazing playlist for a deep understanding of Bitcoin over at 10HoursOfBitcoin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Another great Twitter thread to cover, this time from Jason Smith (@iwearahoodie) covering 5 incredible lessons learned after a year of being seriously into #Bitcoin. Are they the same things you've learned? Follow Jason and read the full thread here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"The human threat model is intended to help humans better understand the threats to that they face and the tools available, and in active development, for defense. Threats are assumed to be any activity designed to prevent humanity from accomplishing it's mission to make the world delightful." @jwweatherman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

"The Bitcoin Threat Model is intended to help developers, investors and users better understand the security of Bitcoin. Threats are assumed to be any activity designed to prevent Bitcoin from accomplishing its mission to become cash (including a unit of account)." @jwweatherman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

The conclusion of the epic "Human Threat Model," by @jwweatherman. An exploration of the attack surface that exists in the very nature of being human, and how #Bitcoin could both change the fundamental relationship that we have with thieves and governments, as well as open up avenues to actually exploit the selfishness of corruption to take actions against itself. Another exciting read from JW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Today we begin the "Human Threat Model," by @jwweatherman. An exploration of the attack surface that exists in the very nature of being human, and how #Bitcoin could both change the fundamental relationship that we have with thieves and governments, as well as open up avenues to actually exploit the selfishness of corruption to take actions against itself. Another exciting read from JW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Continuing with Part 2 of the journey through the "Bitcoin Threat Model" to be followed by the "Human Threat Model," both by @jwweatherman. An exploration and extensively sourced work on the many different attack vectors and adversarial conditions within the Bitcoin system, their likely effect, and the security measures in place to mitigate them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

Beginning the journey through the "Bitcoin Threat Model" and the "Human Threat Model," both by @jwweatherman. An exploration and extensively sourced work on the many different attack vectors and adversarial conditions within the Bitcoin system, their likely effect, and the security measures in place to mitigate them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

A lot of announcements and tons of exciting stuff to talk about in this episode! Plus our read of the just released Casa Browser Extension, inspired by the Lightning Joule extension, which is one of the coolest additions to the Casa suite yet, plus they are now Open Source!! Don't miss an exciting episode with today's QuikRead! Check out the official announcement article & other posts over at blog.keys.casa. And follow Nick Neuman, Jameson Lopp, Jeremy Welch, Alena Vranova, Blake Neuman and others to stay up on the incredible stuff happening at Casa! These guys are changing the game on the daily! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message