
Citadel Dispatch
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CD130: LNBITS, BITCOIN, AND NOSTR WITH BEN ARC
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 130BLOCK: 841665PRICE: 1758 sats per dollarTOPICS: why bitcoin?, the power of free and open source software, lnbits, the path forward, nostr, failure of centralized governanceproject websites: https://lnbits.com/ + https://nostr.com + https://nostr.orgBen on nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1c878wu04lfqcl5avfy3p5x83ndpvedaxv0dg7pxthakq3jqdyzcs2n8avm new to nostr? check out https://primal.net 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/(00:00:04) CNBC Intro(00:04:05) Impact of Fed Announcements on Global Economy(00:08:24) Bitcoin and Freedom Tech Discussion(00:14:04) LNBits Project Overview and Development(00:27:47) Evolution of Custodial Services in LNBits(00:38:18) Building Security Features for LNBits(00:39:55) Challenges with Demo Server Usage and Security Measures(00:40:18) Discussion on Real Use Cases of Bitcoin Park and LNBits(01:13:22) Nostr IoT projects(01:14:38) Discussion on the importance of public key crypto and Bitcoin in empowering individuals and building better cooperatives(01:40:37) Nostr as a Bitcoin child project and its significance in the freedom technology space(01:51:44) Discussion on the prevalence of listening devices like Alexa and Ring doorbell cameras in homes, comparing it to George Orwell's predictions(01:52:18) Introduction to Nostr IoT and its simplicity in controlling devices like light switches and solar panels(01:55:19) Focus on building a marketplace and the importance of Nostr to empower individuals

CD129: BETTER TWITCH WITH KIERAN OF ZAP STREAM
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 129BLOCK: 841531PRICE: 1646 sats per dollarTOPICS: building an open competitor to major video streaming platforms, the future of nostrproject websites: https://zap.streamKieran on nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49website: 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/(00:00:04) Intro Clip(00:03:03) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch(00:03:57) Guest Introduction: Kieran and Discussion on ZapStream and Snort Projects(00:05:27) Development and Evolution of ZapStream Project(00:07:21) Challenges and Future Plans for ZapStream(00:09:07) Monetization Strategies and Features for ZapStream(00:11:51) Discussion on Withdrawals and Lightning Addresses in ZapStream(00:19:00) Importance of User Experience and Features in ZapStream Development(00:21:23) Focus on Snort Project and Development Challenges(00:25:22) Comparison with Mainstream Platforms and Ethical Development Practices(00:35:23) Future Enhancements and Features for Upstream and Snort Projects(00:40:26) Discussion about raiding streams and stream events(00:41:20) Experience with ZapStream and its features(00:42:06) Conversation about OpenSats and grants(01:16:25) Discussion about domain names and NIP5 handles(01:17:01) Conversation about impersonators and domain ownership(01:49:16) Financial challenges and losses in various projects(01:51:01) Warning and advice about financial risks in projects like Bitcoin TV(01:53:30) Discussion on integrating ZapStream comments into StreamYard

CD128: USING BITCOIN TO MAKE ELECTIONS MORE SECURE WITH CARLOS TORIELLO
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 128BLOCK: 841388PRICE: 1586 sats per dollarTOPICS: election integrity, verifiability, hashes, timestamps, experiences on the ground in Guatemala, using this method in Americaproject websites: https://digitalwitness.io + https://film.simpleproof.com/ Carlos on nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub14advhxua8w78gl2z7q8c4s20htxkzq4cu5mhj34ep0puf7smyqzszrd7qq 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/(00:00:03) CNN Intro Clip(00:01:32) Introduction to Bitcoin Monday and discussion on securing elections with Bitcoin(00:07:41) Discussion on the election process in Guatemala and the use of blockchain technology for election auditing(00:41:58) Tutorial on number guessing and advanced tutorials on mobile screens(00:43:00) Gamifying election audits and engaging young people in democracy(01:00:00) Importance of election integrity and the role of Bitcoin in protecting elections(01:19:13) Expressions of gratitude and upcoming events announcement(01:20:29) Sentiments about love and care(01:23:42) Closing remarks and farewell

CD127: NAVALNY, RUSSIA, AND BITCOIN WITH ANNA CHEKHOVICH
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 127BLOCK: 840689PRICE: 1543 sats per dollarTOPICS: using the financial system to oppress people, bitcoin provides hope, difficulty when using bitcoinproject websites: https://acf.international/ + https://hrf.org/Anna on twitter: https://twitter.com/AnyaChekhovichwebsite: 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) CNBC Intro(00:02:45) Challenges faced by an organization in using Bitcoin for financial transactions(00:56:18) Benefits of Accepting Lightning Donations(00:57:03) Privacy Concerns with Coinjoin and Encrypted Messaging(00:57:39) Educational Challenges in Bitcoin Adoption(00:58:28) Importance of Multilingual Support in Bitcoin Products(01:00:13) Role of Education in Bitcoin Adoption(01:05:00) Bitcoin Adoption Efforts in Nonprofit Organizations(01:10:33) Challenges with Bitcoin Tools and Wallets(01:15:31) Bitcoin Adoption and Freedom Advocacy

CD126: DAMUS WITH WILL CASARIN
Fullsupport 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

CD125: THE FUTURE OF NOSTR WITH HZRD149 AND STUART BOWMAN
Fullsupport 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

CD124: MUTINY WALLET WITH TONY, BEN, AND PAUL
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 124BLOCK: 838478PRICE: 1457 sats per dollarTOPICS: fedimint, self custody, lightning address, hybrid approach, nostr, social integration, subscriptions, the power of open protocols, bolt12, open source fundingproject website: https://mutinywallet.com 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/(00:00:02) CNBC Intro with Yellen(00:02:07) Mutiny Wallet and its features(00:29:44) Pain points of Fedimint(00:33:36) Discussion on the nature of Fedimint and its relationship to Bitcoin(00:42:46) Discussion about Cash App, Venmo, and Signal app payments(00:44:17) Talking about mutiny as the freedom Venmo(00:49:40) Integration of Nostr Wallet Connect and Mutiny wallet(00:54:46) Importance of Nostr profile and interoperability(01:03:18) Discussion about the perception of not caring about Noster(01:08:14) Integration of Twitter into Mutiny Wallet(01:19:06) Implementation of NWC subscriptions and comparison with Bolt 12(01:24:37) Issues with Zeus' implementation and its impact on mobile users(01:25:42) Using a federation for middle ground in Lightning address support(01:27:28) Privacy and Lightning address registration(01:49:30) Saylor asking companies not to support open source devs

CD123: PHOENIX WALLET AND SERVER WITH CEO PIERRE
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 123BLOCK: 837415PRICE: 1530 sats per dollarTOPICS: self custody lightning, tradeoffs, fee burden education, full stack integration, bolt12, future plansproject website: https://phoenix.acinq.co/ 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/(00:00:02) CNBC Intro(00:02:08) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch podcast(00:49:43) Nostr Wallet Connect(00:51:52) Using Nostr Wallet Connect for subscriptions and setting up payment thresholds(00:52:23) Bolt12 and its major milestone in creating a static address for receiving lightning payments(00:57:13) Phoenix Server and its ease of use for developers to build lightning-connected services(01:09:41) What happens if the Phoenix node goes offline and how users can recover their funds(01:14:18) Future features of Phoenix Wallet

CD122: NOSTR DEVELOPMENT WITH FIATJAF, HODLBOD, PABLO, AND DILGER
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 122BLOCK: 836527PRICE: 1448 sats per dollar TOPICS: relays, clients, censorship resistanceFIATJAF: https://primal.net/p/npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 HODLBOD: https://primal.net/p/npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn PABLO: https://primal.net/p/npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft MIKE DILGER: https://primal.net/p/npub1acg6thl5psv62405rljzkj8spesceyfz2c32udakc2ak0dmvfeyse9p35c new to nostr? try https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://citadeldispatch.comstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:02) Intro Clip: The central planning of money and its impact on society(00:39:14) How Blastr works and its impact on censorship(00:39:33) The need for spicier content on Nostr(00:42:47) The challenges of relay selection and monetization(01:17:48) Discussion about the chat and its functionality(01:18:15) Proposal to put something generically out there to gather more information(01:20:07) Discussion about proxies and their potential benefits(01:53:48) Introduction and gratitude for audience support(01:54:11) Ways to support the show(01:54:34) Appreciation for audience engagement(01:55:08) Future plans and hopes for the show

CD121: BITCOIN IN AFRICA WITH KG - FOUNDER OF MACHANKURA
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 121BLOCK: 836261PRICE: 1416 sats per dollar TOPICS: how machankura works, bitcoin adoption in Africa, difficulties, opportunitiesproject website: https://8333.mobi/ new to nostr? try https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:02) Intro Clip: Bitcoin and Austin Texas on CNBC(00:06:00) Intro to Machankura(00:07:45) Discussion about Machankura(00:09:22) Explanation of USSD and M-Pesa(00:10:04) Discussion about the use of Bitcoin in Africa(00:23:44) Discussion about the impact of Bitcoin in Africa(00:38:30) Discussion about the growth of Bitcoin usage in Africa(00:45:39) Bitrefill's presence in Namibia and South Africa(00:48:17) Challenges of selling Bitcoin in Africa(01:19:58) The importance of building for local environments(01:30:36) Discussion about the size and structure of OpenSats(01:31:19) Challenges in supporting more Africans in OpenSats(01:31:47) Cultural differences and catching up in open source development(01:32:25) KG's experience with Bitcoin and savings(01:34:48) Initiatives to bring more women into Bitcoin in Africa(01:35:38) The need for patience and time in developing the developer pipeline in Africa(01:36:35) Future plans for another conversation and updates

CD120: BITCOIN POWERED CHAUMIAN ECASH WITH CALLE
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 120BLOCK: 835247PRICE: 1485 sats per dollar TOPICS: history of ecash, cashu, future of ecash, better bitcoin custodians, potential for ecash in corporate infrastructure, lightning network as an interoperable payment protocol, soft forks, scaling solutions, vc conspiraciescalle github: https://github.com/callebtc calle nostr: https://primal.net/calle new to nostr? try https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:20) Intro Fox Business Clip(00:05:29) Introduction of Chaumian eCash(00:51:02) Benefits of Lightning Network for eCash(00:52:07) Interoperability and multiple balances on multiple mints(00:53:44) Multipath payments and partial lightning payments(01:37:46) Permission and trust(01:38:11) ETFs and scaling solutions(01:38:58) Layers and scams

BITCOIN BASICS WITH ODELL
FullOriginally recorded in 2022 in front of a live audience at Bitcoin Park in Nashville.nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00) Introduction to Bitcoin and its simplicity(00:27) Ease of use and benefits of using Bitcoin(01:08) Comparison of credit card fees and chargebacks with Bitcoin(01:45) Bitcoin as an empowering tool for individuals(02:11) Bitcoin's fixed supply and potential for increased purchasing power(03:19) Bitcoin as open source code and its resistance to change(04:42) Bitcoin as a decentralized and permissionless form of money(05:54) Bitcoin as a savings vehicle and the perversion of its narrative(09:26) Challenges with centralized entities and the concept of a circular economy

CD119: GOOD MORNING WITH STEVE LEE
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donateEPISODE: 119BLOCK: 834670PRICE: 1392 sats per dollar TOPICS: medium of exchange vs store of value, lightning, stablecoins, different custody models, ecash, bolt12, human readable names, marathon slipstream, non standard transactions, bitkey hardware wallet, spiral wizardsproject website: https://spiral.xyz new to nostr? try https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:02) Intro Clip: The risk of governments affecting bitcoin's growth(00:01:58) Bitcoin as a currency vs. store of value(00:41:50) Taproot channels and reducing fees(00:51:40) Time Out Trees and scaling Lightning(01:08:07) Stablecoins on Bitcoin and Lightning(01:21:11) The impact of non-standard transactions on the Bitcoin network(01:22:30) The need for transparent and verifiable transaction accelerator services(01:26:21) The importance of preventing centralization in Bitcoin mining

CD118: BITCOIN ALL TIME HIGH WITH THE VOLTAGE TEAM
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donateEPISODE: 118BLOCK: 833638PRICE: 1482 sats per dollar TOPICS: lightning, running your own node, bitcoin business infrastructure, the future, ecashproject website: https://voltage.cloudnew to nostr? try https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:00) The challenges of scaling Bitcoin(00:00:24) The importance of the free market as a release valve for innovation(00:01:37) The opportunities that arise from increased demand for Bitcoin(00:33:53) The love/hate relationship with lightning(00:34:10) Lightning is useful(00:36:10) Lightning nodes(01:04:20) The use of Phoenix in ACINQ development(01:05:17) The excitement around the bitcoin halving(01:11:11) The potential of earning bitcoin through various avenues(01:31:51) Differences between bitcoin and ecash(01:52:00) Importance of clear communication about bitcoin and ecash(01:58:05) The excitement of building on bitcoin

CD117: NOSTR AND FREEDOM WITH MIKE DILGER
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donateEPISODE: 117BLOCK: 832733PRICE: 1609 sats per dollar TOPICS: nostr, client tradeoffs, concerns, opensats, chaumian ecash, what the future holdsproject website: https://github.com/mikedilger/gossipnew to nostr? try https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:00) Introduction and importance of using decentralized social networks(00:06:01) Development of the Nostr client and the decision to use it(00:30:04) Challenges of spam prevention in Nostr(00:39:30) Comparison of different Nostr clients and their trade-offs(00:43:56) Port opening and running lightning nodes(00:44:17) Running lightning nodes in a VPS(00:44:47) Different wallet options for lightning nodes(00:45:26) Liquidity management in lightning network(00:45:48) Chaumian ecash and Fedimint(00:50:07) Interacting with OpenSats(00:50:30) Funding projects through OpenSats(00:53:20) Donating to OpenSats(00:56:45) Challenges and risks in Nostr project(00:58:28) Updates from Sovereign Engineering(01:00:10) Appreciation for Gossip client(01:00:56) Upcoming dispatch and Nostr usage

CD116: Home Bitcoin Mining with FutureBit and Bitaxe
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 116BLOCK: 820743PRICE: 2452 sats per dollar TOPICS: home mining, small scale mining, censorship, pools, tradeoffsproject websites: https://www.futurebit.io/ and https://github.com/skot/bitaxenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:49) Home Bitcoin mining, pirate mining, noninstitutional mining(00:01:55) Futurebit's new product, the Apollo 2(00:08:31) Mining pool centralization risks and the need for more options(00:48:06) The need for tools for smaller miners(00:50:11) The confusion around the Coinbase transaction(00:57:12) The importance of self-custody and running Bitcoin at the base layer

CD115: Nostr Adoption with Miljan of Primal
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 115BLOCK: 820048PRICE: 2276 sats per dollar TOPICS: building a mainstream nostr client, integrating a bitcoin wallet into primal, is nostr too bitcoin focused?, zaps are straight fireproject website: https://primal.netnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:01:22) Nostr adoption and progress(00:23:04) The controversy around Primal's approach(00:25:41) Primal 1.0 and its significance(00:49:17) Trade-offs in Nostr and Bitcoin adoption(00:50:13) Dealing with an AI bot in the chat(00:51:00) The ease of onboarding to Primal app(00:51:35) Future plans for Nostr and Primal(00:52:11) Development and knowledge transfer in the dispatch stream(00:52:30) Simplifying the onboarding process for Nostr and Bitcoin(00:53:02) The value of zaps in Nostr and social media(00:53:18) The importance of censorship resistance in Nostr(00:54:09) Feature requests for the Primal app(00:55:45) The challenges of adding more settings to the app(00:56:27) The open development of Nostr and the power of the community(00:57:23) The potential for Nostr to attract content creators(00:58:02) The importance of censorship resistance and the potential for censorship on other platforms(00:59:05) The realization of the need for censorship resistance(00:59:48) The potential for Nostr to attract users who are not aware of the importance of censorship resistance(01:00:31) The core adoption base of Nostr and the messaging to content creators(01:01:31) The value proposition of Nostr for content creators(01:02:03) The closing of walls on centralized platforms and the openness of Nostr(01:03:05) The importance of treating Nostr as a first-class citizen(01:04:26) Acknowledgment of audience support and donations(01:05:58) Shout-outs to top comments and boosts(01:06:36) Encouragement to share the podcast with others(01:07:02) Plans for future conversations with the guest(01:07:13) Final thoughts on the book 'Mandibles'(01:08:17) Reflection on the accuracy of the book 'When Money Dies'(01:09:53) The impact of hyperinflation and parallels to the book(01:10:51) Favorite characters in the book 'Mandibles'(01:12:21) The potential to troll non-Bitcoiners on Nostr in the future

CD114: Circular Economies with Coinos
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donateEPISODE: 114BLOCK: 817211PRICE: 2746 sats per dollar TOPICS: merchant adoption, keeping it simple by reducing friction, custodial risk, liquid adoptionproject website: https://coinos.ionostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(01:00) Introduction of guests: Adam, founder of CoinOS, and Cole, head of business development(02:00) History and evolution of CoinOS(03:20) Discussion on the adoption and usage of Liquid and the challenges it faces(11:31) Focus of CoinOS on merchant adoption and its features(19:35) Strategies for merchant adoption and the importance of community support(36:13) Lessons learned from the merchant adoption process(44:25) Cold calling as a strategy for onboarding merchants(45:01) Bitcoin meetups during COVID lockdowns(46:28) Custodial lightning wallets and self custody

CD113: ZEUS with Evan Kaloudis
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 113BLOCK: 813798PRICE: 2895 sats per dollar TOPICS: making freedom money easy to use project website: https://zeusln.app/nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:06:58) Zeus version 0.8.0, beta 1 release(00:18:45) Lightning address and recurring payments(00:29:53) Controversy and concerns about Zeus implementation(00:43:36) Finding equilibrium and accommodating demand(00:44:14) Making more resilient protocols and pushing things forward(00:46:13) Working together and being a decent person

CD112: Lightning Node Security with Ken of the VLS Project (HSMs for Lightning)
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 112BLOCK: 809610PRICE: 3813 sats per dollar TOPICS: using HSMs to reduce lightning hot wallet riskproject website: https://vls.technostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:30) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch and the topic of improving the security of Lightning Nodes(00:01:25) Background of Ken and his experience in Bitcoin and custody(00:09:52) Discussion on the hot wallet risk issue in Lightning Nodes and the need for additional signing mechanisms(00:14:36) Explanation of HSMDs (Hardware Security Module Daemons) and their role in securing hot wallets(00:20:08) Discussion on the vulnerabilities in Lightning Nodes and the need for improved security(00:28:07) Exploration of different use cases for VLS, including enterprise, consumer, and small retailer applications(00:39:46) Importance of open source and decentralization in the development of VLS(00:42:46) Status update on the progress of VLS and its collaboration with other projects(00:46:09) LND's signing abstraction and adaptation challenges(00:46:37) Effort to connect LND to VLS(00:47:06) Node integration and additional information(00:47:50) Adding hints to wallet addresses(00:49:03) Critical messages for VLS(00:49:31) Buy-in from maintainers of implementations(00:50:09) Anticipating a killer app for Lightning(00:52:50) Preparing for scaling and security issues(00:56:48) The vision of a plug-and-play Lightning node(01:00:38) Value for value and micro paywalls(01:04:30) Use cases for Nostr(01:09:53) Contributors and contact information

CD111: Grassroots Adoption with Skyler and John
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 111BLOCK: 807660PRICE: 3833 sats per dollar TOPICS: circular economies, grassroots adoption, "stable coins"nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(02:09) Circular economies and the reality of building bitcoin products(05:11) Merchant demand for bitcoin payments(09:33) The importance of merchants accepting bitcoin(34:41) Discussion about the stability of fiat coins and the risk of centralization(45:22) The potential value of stable solutions on bitcoin and reducing the risk of Tether failure(53:21) The scarcity of bitcoin and the importance of considering opportunity cost

CD110: Bitcoin Park Party Rip with Harry, Sahil, and Josh
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 110BLOCK: 807380PRICE: 3833 sats per dollar TOPICS: drivechains, nostr.com sale, barry silbert, fortress trust acquired by ripple, trusted third parties are security holes, steak tips nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:01:00) Introduction to the podcast(00:02:30) Discussion about Nashville maximalism and moving to Nashville(00:04:47) Debate about drive chains and the risks involved(00:42:30) The risks of high transaction fees in Bitcoin(00:43:05) The benefits of using multisig for large balances(00:45:03) The potential game theory issues with significantly higher fees in certain blocks(01:18:33) Accelerationist thinking and jurisdictional restrictions(01:19:41) Interpretations of laws and lobbying(01:21:19) Governance and change

CD109: Bank Run on Binance? with Dylan LeClair
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 109BLOCK: 805483PRICE: 3682 sats per dollar TOPICS: concerns around binance, implications of potential ETFs, macro environment, nostr is the futuredylan on twitter: https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_ nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:01:26) Introduction and discussion of Binance(00:03:20) Concerns about Binance and its impact on the market(00:18:03) Comparison of Binance to other exchanges and the issue of rehypothecation(00:36:42) Binance's accounting practices and potential asset liability mismatches(00:37:27) The regulatory challenges and potential legal actions against Binance(00:39:40) The role of Tether and stablecoins in the regulatory scrutiny of Binance(01:12:22) Bitcoin correlation with equity markets(01:19:14) Borrowing against Bitcoin(01:25:12) BlackRock's interest in Bitcoin(01:45:48) Receiving lightning on custodial wallets(01:46:31) Pain points on the app side(01:47:11) Elon's vision of social and financial surveillance(01:47:26) Primal app and its features(01:48:39) Different Bitcoin clients and their features(01:49:33) Using Nostr instead of Twitter(01:50:40) The potential of Nostr and its integrations(01:53:04) Final thoughts on Bitcoin and Nostr

CD108: Bitcoin Dev Education and BTC++ with Lisa, David, and Kody
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 108BLOCK: 805344PRICE: 3593 sats per dollar TOPICS: dev education, nix, reproducible builds, foss vs faanghttps://btcplusplus.dev/lisa on twitter: https://twitter.com/niftyneidavid on twitter: https://twitter.com/dpc_pwkody on twitter: https://twitter.com/kodylow nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:49) Bitcoin developer education(00:01:44) Bitcoin++ conference(00:02:29) Importance of Nix in Bitcoin self-sovereignty(00:03:00) Reproducible builds and signed binaries(00:34:07) The need for more Bitcoin developers(00:44:26) The benefits of using Rust for onboarding new contributors(00:45:28) The importance of reducing friction in open source communities(00:47:09) The difference in mindset between working in a large company and contributing to open source projects

CD107: 40 Day Fast with Russell Okung
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 107BLOCK: 799664PRICE: 3345 sats per dollar TOPICS: life, family, freedomRussell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellOkungnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:32) Introduction and gratitude for audience support(00:01:09) Ways to support the podcast(00:01:30) Boostograms and new live chat(00:02:44) Supporting the show through subscriptions and reviews(00:03:39) Gratitude for live show attendees(00:05:24) Introduction of guest, Russell Okung(00:06:12) Russell Okung's transition out of football(00:09:01) Russell Okung's 40-day fast and its purpose(00:15:19) Russell Okung's current diet(00:25:10) The importance of community and family(00:32:43) The role of tribes and local communities(00:39:46) The significance of the kitchen and communal meals(00:46:07) The impact of social media addiction and the desire to protect children(00:48:28) The benefits of taking a break from technology(00:49:00) The importance of finding ways to have fun and be more present(00:52:15) The challenges and benefits of fasting(00:58:12) The different perspectives on medical science and the need for more research(01:08:08) The discussion around ordinals and the balance between freedom and malicious actors(01:26:09) The potential of Nostr and the importance of open protocols(01:32:06) The need for more leadership and creativity in the space(01:33:48) The purpose of Okung's Fast and the feedback received(01:34:24) Mimicking and mining the bitcoin network(01:35:02) Considering leading a 21-day bitcoin fast

CD106: Nostr is Freedom with Miljan of Primal
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 106BLOCK: 798462PRICE: 3289 sats per dollar TOPICS: what is nostr and why is it revolutionary, primal's role in the nostr ecosystemMiljan on Nostr: https://primal.net/miljanNostr Intro: https://www.discreetlog.com/nostr/Concerns with Identity Verification on Twitter: https://www.discreetlog.com/blue-check/nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:31) Introduction and gratitude for support(00:01:18) Ways to support the show(00:02:18) Interactive live chat(00:02:44) Boostograms and top messages(00:04:06) Introduction of guest(00:05:42) Discussion about Nostr and its potential(00:49:53) Number of active users on the network(00:50:31) Upper and lower bounds of active users(00:51:40) Onboarding people to Bitcoin through Nostr

CD105: Bitcoin Park Party Rip with Josh, Kim, Shawn, and Randy
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 105BLOCK: 795346PRICE: 3323 sats per dollar TOPICS: Bitcoin Park, Lightning Summit, Nostr, Strong Communities, Blackrock, Stay Humble and Stack SatsKim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dont_grow_wearyJosh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshBitcoinParkShawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnyeagerRandy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/islandnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:08:05) Bitcoin Park and Lightning Summit(00:19:54) BlackRock ETF and the Bull Market(00:33:00) Bitcoin Art and Art Galleries(00:37:42) Zap payments and Nostr(00:38:59) Number of domains owned and the power of reputation(00:39:43) Bullish on nostr and bitcoin(01:17:14) Bitcoin utility and building(01:18:08) BlackRock's impact on bitcoin funding(01:19:21) The importance of censorship resistance and number go up

CD104: Bitcoin 2023 Debrief with Christian Keroles
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 104BLOCK: 792286PRICE: 3695 sats per dollar TOPICS: Bitcoin 2023 Review, Looking Forward to Bitcoin 2024 in NashvilleCK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ck_SNARKsBitcoin Conference on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinConfnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:01:13) Supporting Dispatch through donations and podcasting apps(00:07:07) Positive feedback and improvements at the Bitcoin conference(00:18:38) The importance and execution of the News Desk(00:29:00) The location and significance of the Open Source Stage(00:37:32) Disappointment with the number of tickets given away for the contributor program(00:38:09) Expanding the open source ticket program to all events(00:38:37) The presence of Nostr projects at the event(01:12:57) The challenges of making obvious recommendations(01:14:14) Managing appearance and feedback on social media(01:16:19) Responsibility and accountability(01:50:23) Bitcoin events in Nashville(01:51:15) Benefits of living in Nashville(01:52:52) Bitcoin conference in Nashville

CD103: Guns and Bitcoin with Fenix Ammunition
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 103BLOCK: 792140PRICE: 3600 sats per dollar TOPICS: Fenix Ammunition is a Michigan Based Ammo Manufacturer that Accepts Bitcoin Using BTCPayServer, Grassroots Movements, Regulatory Capture, Corrupt PoliticiansFenix on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FenixAmmunitionBitcoin for Gun Shops Guide: https://voltage.cloud/blog/btcpay-server/bitcoin-for-gun-shops/nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:03:36) Guns and firearm culture in America(00:08:26) Building a brand and brand loyalty(00:31:51) Bitcoin and its integration into the business(00:39:16) Discussion about the confusion around the term 'mining' in relation to Bitcoin(00:39:28) Exploration of the topics of KYC and running your own node(00:43:36) Conversation about the importance of saying 'no' and the connection to martial arts and firearms ownership(01:18:22) Resistance to accepting gun control laws(01:19:25) Preparing to resist gun control measures(01:26:10) Balancing lobbying efforts and grassroots activism

CD102: Bitcoin is the Best Money with Adam Back and Jack Mallers
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 102BLOCK: 791518PRICE: 3734 sats per dollar TOPICS: Good Money vs Bad Money, Early Bitcoin History, Onboarding the Next Billion People, Silk Road, Anti Fragility, EnergyThis chat was a continuation of our conversation on stage at Bitcoin 2023 to end the conference: https://youtu.be/kAdPCHY_RzYAdam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam3usJack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmallersnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:37) Introduction and bitcoin events(00:02:11) Thanks to supporters and donation options(00:04:20) Introduction of guests(00:05:47) Discussion on the value of bitcoin(00:19:30) Bitcoin as a savings technology(00:27:17) Volatility and challenges in emerging markets(00:38:14) Why bitcoin has been successful compared to previous attempts(01:08:12) Volatility of bitcoin and its potential stability in the long term(01:22:53) Onboarding the next billion users to bitcoin(01:27:14) Different trade-offs in using exchanges and custodial lightning(01:28:10) Liquid as a trade-off between centralized exchanges and noncustodial options(01:29:44) Advantages and risks of using Liquid for trading and rebalancing Lightning channels(02:09:29) Bitcoin's future and scalability(02:10:26) The value of free markets and the maturity of bitcoin(02:11:24) Disappointment in backtracking on bold predictions

CD101: Mempools and Transaction Fees with the Mempool Space Team - Wiz, Simon, and Steve
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 101BLOCK: 789547PRICE: 3733 sats per dollar TOPICS: Mempools, Transaction Fees, Scaling in Layers, Mining Pools, Block Size Limit, IncentivesRead More: High Fees? Bitcoin is Working As Designed + Bitcoin Transaction Fees and UTXO ManagementWiz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wizSimon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/softsimon_Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hunicusnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:23:29) Pain points and improvements in the high fee market(00:35:56) Transactions being purged from mempools(00:41:19) Importance of wallets with RBF and CPFP features(00:41:39) RBF (Replace-By-Fee) feature(00:42:19) Limits and use cases of RBF and CPFP(00:46:06) Efficiency of RBF in high fee markets(01:18:39) Comparison between Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid(01:19:30) The potential of Fedimint and its advantages(01:26:11) Discussion on the reasons for stale blocks(01:33:07) The possibility of mempools never clearing again(01:37:08) The rise of out-of-band transactions and its implications(01:43:56) Announcement of a big event on May 19th

CD100: The Disturbing Chainalysis Led Prosecution of Roman Sterlingov with Mike Hassard and Tor Ekeland
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 100BLOCK: 785120PRICE: 3342 sats per dollar TOPICS: Roman Sterlingov has been held in jail for the last two years accused of operating the custodial bitcoin mixer Bitcoin Fog, evidence being used against him is questionable Chainalysis data, he admits to using the service but claims he was not the operator, Chainalysis refuses to provide background to the defense on their data, broken probability analysis could be used to falsely incriminate any bitcoiner at willMike Hassard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehassardTor Ekeland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorEkelandPLLCDonate: https://www.torekeland.comnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:32) Introduction and gratitude for listener support(00:01:00) Ways to support the show(00:02:22) Other ways to support the show(00:03:08) Boostograms from last week's episode(00:04:34) Introduction of guests and background on the case(00:06:36) Background on the case and the defense's perspective(00:10:36) Overview of the evidence against Roman(00:19:51) Issues with the investigation and prosecution(00:32:48) Concerns about blockchain forensics and surveillance companies(00:46:38) Lack of depth in analysis and presentation of data(00:47:45) Lack of access to Chainalysis Reactor software(00:50:13) Importance of establishing the legality of using bitcoin mixers(00:54:07) Questioning the scientific legitimacy of blockchain forensics(01:00:23) Concerns about the profit motive and lack of transparency in the case(01:06:56) Request for support and donations

CD99: Paxful Shuts Down with Ray Youssef
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 99BLOCK: 784070PRICE: 3578 sats per dollar TOPICS: paxful was a leading peer to peer exchange for the last eight years before it shut down this weekRay Youssef on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raypaxfulnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:03:21) Introduction and shout out to supporters(00:16:55) Shutting down Paxful and the reasons behind it(00:26:53) The Noone's app and the decentralized toolkit(00:42:21) Audit responses from support and compliance decisions(00:43:21) Freezing funds and inability to provide explanations(00:44:39) Challenges with gift card programs and reputation systems(00:49:30) Dealing with accusations and maintaining reputation(00:52:59) The potential of reputation systems and credit scores(00:56:07) The importance of Bitcoin in developing economies(01:09:30) The challenges of frozen accounts and the need for custodians(01:14:31) The importance of unstoppable free markets and the urgency to act

CD98: Good Morning with David Bailey
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 98BLOCK: 783909PRICE: 3552 sats per dollar TOPICS: Puerto Rico, Podcasting 2.0, Value for Value, AI, Barry Silbert Ran a Ponzi Scheme and Owes Billions, The Bitcoin Conference, The Taliban Adopting BitcoinDavid Bailey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidFBaileynostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:04:02) Introduction and conversation with David Bailey(00:09:51) Discussion on podcasting 2.0 and its impact(00:30:11) The potential of AI and its relationship with Bitcoin(00:39:01) Barry's creation of Bitcoin Trust and its impact(00:40:13) Genesis lending desk and financing trade(00:43:32) Closed-end fund structure and limitations(01:17:43) Living in the shadow of Bitcoin 2019(01:18:26) Goal of bringing back OG Bitcoiners(01:19:29) Possibility of Jihan coming to the conference

CD97: Running Bitcoin Businesses with Dave Bradley
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 97BLOCK: 782790PRICE: 3709 sats per dollar TOPICS: Early Bitcoin, Founding Bull Bitcoin, Physical Spaces, Building The Bitcoin Well, Canadian Trucker Protest, Citadel Theory, LocalismDave Bradley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinbrainsnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:06:10) Formation of Bull Bitcoin and Bitcoin Well(00:26:33) Comparison between Bull Bitcoin and Bitcoin Well(00:38:48) Collaborative custody and the importance of self-custody(00:43:24) Issues with Prime Trust(00:44:36) Importance of self-custody and regulated trust companies(00:45:50) Rollout of Bitcoin Well in America(01:26:13) The shift away from large-scale nation states(01:28:30) The need for self-sustainable micro communities(01:30:13) The importance of defensive tools for individual empowerment

CD96: Hyperbitcoinization, Strong Communities, and Sovereign Individuals with CK
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 96BLOCK: 782336PRICE: 3581 sats per dollar TOPICS: The Humble Part is the Important Part, Prioritize Your Time, SurvivalCK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ck_SNARKsnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:06:15) Hyperbitcoinization, strong communities, and sovereign individuals(00:23:19) The importance of staying humble and focusing on survivability(00:37:00) The three likely scenarios for Bitcoin: Bitcoin works, Bitcoin fails, Bitcoin is just another asset(00:40:47) Bitcoin as one asset out of many assets(00:41:06) Existence of shitcoins and their performance compared to Bitcoin(00:41:33) Bitcoin's nature and its impact on technology and the world(00:42:25) Challenges with traditional store of value options(00:43:41) Priorities and long-term thinking in the Bitcoin world(00:49:27) The importance of strong local communities in the Bitcoin ecosystem(00:50:37) The significance of Bitcoin conferences and in-person gatherings(00:58:45) The role of Bitcoin Policy Institute in advocating for Bitcoin-friendly policies

CD95: Bitcoin Miner Incentives with Nick Hansen and BitMEX Research
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 95BLOCK: 781708PRICE: 3593 sats per dollar TOPICS: Mempools, Miner Extracted Value, Free Markets, Out of Band Payments, Mining CentralizationBitMEX Research on Twitter: twitter.com/BitMEXResearchNick Hansen on Twitter: twitter.com/hash_bendernostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:05:20) Mempools never clearing(00:15:30) Bitcoin mining incentives(00:23:29) Minor extracted value (MEV)(00:46:36) NFT sale and block entry(00:48:00) Auction process and fees(01:03:13) Outbound payments and miner centralization(01:30:26) Discussion about the ViaBTC block and allegations of foul play(01:32:00) Explanation of selfish mining and spy mining(01:43:14) Mitigation strategies for potential mining shenanigans(01:56:52) Discussion on the decentralization of the mining industry

CD94: Bank Crisis and Bitcoin with Jesse Myers
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 94 BLOCK: 780957 PRICE: 4100 sats per dollar TOPICS: Bank Failures, Bailouts, Contagion, Fractional Reserve Ponzi Banks, Inflation, Money Without Trust, Corporate Treasuries, Stay Humble and Stack Sats nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:03:41) Supporting the show through donations and subscriptions(00:04:31) Discussion on the current global bank crisis(00:19:53) The impact of the crisis on Bitcoin and the importance of holding your own keys(00:37:29) The role of social media in spreading information and panic during a crisis(00:43:56) The lessons learned from the crypto market and the advantages of Bitcoin(00:45:31) The current state of the global banking crisis and the risks involved(00:46:02) The impact of interest rates on asset valuations(00:49:31) The historical trend of interest rates and its effect on asset prices(00:51:57) The changing economic climate and its impact on asset classes(01:29:24) Michael Sailors and the risk of holding the entire treasury in Bitcoin(01:29:57) Institutions and corporate accounts adopting Bitcoin(01:31:11) The flip side of the treasury strategy and the argument for constant liquidity(01:31:27) VCs and the potential for Bitcoin adoption(01:33:18) The impact of permissionless finance on Bitcoin adoption(01:33:59) The shift in Bitcoin's reputation over time(01:34:47) The Fed's upcoming meeting and the expectation of a pivot(01:39:06) The potential for hyperinflation and the role of Bitcoin

CD93: Bank Runs and Macro Update with Dylan LeClair
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 93 BLOCK: 780528 PRICE: 4707 sats per dollar TOPICS: Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank Failures, Macro Environment, Contagion, Going Forward nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/

CD92: Mandibles with Lionel Shriver
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 92 BLOCK: 778126 PRICE: 4202 sats per dollar TOPICS: Lionel Shriver is the author of The Mandibles - a book set in the United States in 2029 during a debt crisis that results in hyperinflation and economic collapse. nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:03:20) Introduction to the show and guest(00:08:44) Discussion on the inspiration for the book and the 2008 financial crisis(00:19:26) Concerns about the future and the impact of financial collapse(00:30:26) Discussion on the role of bitcoin and government control(00:40:00) The role of gold and gun control in the book(00:48:59) The idea of utopia and the ending of the book(00:54:46) Broken incentives in society(00:55:30) Pros and cons of local governance(00:57:47) Exodus from high tax states(01:00:02) Bitcoin as a solution for convenience and accountability(01:04:22) Bitcoin as a solution for lack of property rights and seizure resistance

CD91: Ordinal Inscriptions with Casey Rodarmor
Fullsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 91 BLOCK: 776217 PRICE: 4551 sats per dollar TOPICS: storing arbitrary data on bitcoin, bitdevs, shitcoin scams, segwit, taproot, assume valid, initial block download, transaction fee market, mempools may never clear again Casey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodarmor twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto

CD90: Spiral Initiatives with Steve Lee
Fullsupport dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel EPISODE: 90 BLOCK: 775897 PRICE: 4626 sats per dollar TOPICS: spiral year in review, funding open source projects, building secure mobile wallets, design improvements, reducing friction, lightning improvements, bolt12 Bitcoin Product Community Discord: https://discord.gg/MrFDP4Hu I. Approaches to Open Source Funding [7:53] II. Stratum v2 [23:59] III. Fedimint [40:03] IV. WalletScrutiny [47:12] V. Separating the Core Out of Bitcoin Core [59:19] VI. LDK/LDK Node [1:02:43] VII. Rapid Gossip Sync [1:10:28] VIII. VLS [1:28:18] IX. Unified QR Codes/BIP21 [1:35:45] X. Preparing Lightning For Mainstream Adoption [1:40:36] XI. BOLT12 [1:47:22] Full Transcript: https://chowcollection.medium.com/matt-odell-citadel-dispatch-90-spiral-initiatives-with-steve-lee-488a88fc2fe1 twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto

CD89: Open Source Week Party Rip at Bitcoin Park with NVK, Vivek, Paul, Tony, and the Bens
Fullsupport dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel EPISODE: 89 BLOCK: 775775 PRICE: 4517 sats per dollar TOPICS: bitcoin park, open source week, coldcard q1, nostr, inscriptions, block sizes, mutiny, bdk, ldk twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto

CD88: Lightning Dev Kit with Jeff and Val
Fullsupport dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel EPISODE: 88 BLOCK: 775631 PRICE: 4368 sats per dollar TOPICS: lightning wallet tradeoffs, mobile wallets, lightning privacy, bolt12, user friendly design GUESTS: @jkczyz and @vallywal twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto

CD87: Bitcoin Dev Kit with Steve, Daniela, Alekos, and ThunderBiscuit
Fullsupport dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel EPISODE: 87 BLOCK: 775467 PRICE: 4306 sats per dollar TOPICS: building bitcoin wallets, education, open source dev, platforms, grassroots community spaces GUESTS: @notmandatory, @danielabrozzoni, @afilini, @thunderB__ twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto

Nashville Energy & Mining Summit 2023: Proof-of-Work - What It Is and Why It Matters
FullSearch Bitcoin Park in your favorite podcast app to listen to other discussions hosted at the Park! This conversation was recorded at the inaugural Nashville Energy & Mining Summit, a two-day event at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN that brought investors, policymakers, energy producers, and full spectrum Bitcoin mining operators and service providers together to discuss the current state of bitcoin mining and forge a path forward. Recorded: January 12, 2023 Proof-of-Work: What It Is and Why It Matters Fireside Chat with: Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID Matt Odell, Co-Founder at Bitcoin Park Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build. Our aim is to produce and publish conversations from future events, so please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app to stay up to date. To learn more, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj Follow us on Twitter: Bitcoin Park: https://twitter.com/bitcoinpark_ Matt Odell: https://twitter.com/ODELL Rod @bitkite: https://twitter.com/bitkite

Nashville Energy & Mining Summit 2023: Introduction
FullSearch Bitcoin Park in your favorite podcast app to listen to other discussions hosted at the Park! This conversation was recorded at the inaugural Nashville Energy & Mining Summit, a two-day event at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN that brought investors, policymakers, energy producers, and full spectrum Bitcoin mining operators and service providers together to discuss the current state of bitcoin mining and forge a path forward. Recorded: January 12, 2023 Bitcoin Park founders Rod @bitkite and Matt Odell welcome Nashville Energy & Mining Summit attendees, explain the mission behind Bitcoin Park and the event, and kick off the annual summit. Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build. Our aim is to produce and publish conversations from future events, so please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app to stay up to date. To learn more, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj Follow us on Twitter: Bitcoin Park: https://twitter.com/bitcoinpark_ Matt Odell: https://twitter.com/ODELL Rod @bitkite: https://twitter.com/bitkite

Bitcoin Park Open House: Bitcoin Mining - What to Expect in 2023
FullSearch Bitcoin Park in your favorite podcast app to listen to other discussions hosted at the Park! This conversation was recorded at Bitcoin Park’s January 2023 Open House, a monthly meetup event at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN featuring panel discussions on various Bitcoin-focused topics. January 2023’s Open House topic: Mining to the Moon Recorded: January 11, 2022 Bitcoin Mining: What to Expect in 2023 with: Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID Cassie Clifton, VP of Bitcoin Mining Business Development at Galaxy Jonathan Kirkwood, Managing Partner at Ten31 moderated by Matt Odell, Co-founder at Bitcoin Park Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build. Our aim is to produce and publish conversations from future events, so please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app to stay up to date. To learn more, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj Follow us on Twitter: Bitcoin Park: https://twitter.com/bitcoinpark_ Matt: https://twitter.com/ODELL Rod @bitkite: https://twitter.com/bitkite

CD86: Miniscript with Rob, Vivek, and NVK
Fullsupport dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel EPISODE: 86 BLOCK: 771467 PRICE: 5770 sats per dollar TOPICS: miniscript, multisig wallets, inheritance planning, corporate treasuries, hardware wallets, tradeoffs GUESTS: @Rob1Ham, @Seardsalmon, @nvk twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto

CD85: Bitcoin and Global Recession with Dylan LeClair
Fullsupport dispatch: https://geyser.fund/project/citadel EPISODE: 85 BLOCK: 771192 PRICE: 5818 sats per dollar TOPICS: global recession looming, bank runs, sovereign debt crisis, home prices, interest rates, stay humble stack sats GUESTS: @DylanLeClair_ twitch: https://twitch.tv/citadeldispatch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatch bitcointv: https://bitcointv.com/video-channels/citadeldispatch/videos podcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatch telegram: https://t.me/citadeldispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://matrix.to/#/#citadeldispatch:bitcoin.kyoto