Citadel Dispatch

Calle is the creator and lead maintainer of the cashu open source protocol, a bitcoin powered chaumian ecash implementation. The cashu ecosystem of wallets and backends provides users the ability to easily, cheaply, and privately use bitcoin, including the ability to make offline peer to peer payments.

Sorry for the technical difficulties at the beginning of this rip. We clear everything up around the 10 minute mark.

Cashu Resources: https://cashu.space/

Calle's Cashu Wallet: https://cashu.me

Calle on Nostr: https://primal.net/calle

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(00:00:00) CNBC Intro

(00:05:07) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch

(00:06:01) Technical Difficulties and Live Streaming

(00:10:11) Conversation Begins

(00:15:01) Cashu Project Overview

(00:24:39) Attracting Developers to Bitcoin

(00:38:05) LNURL and Compliance Concerns

(00:50:52) Bitcoin as Freedom Money

(01:00:07) Choosing a Cashu Mint

(01:16:56) Nostr and Cashu Integration

(01:57:01) Future of Cashu and Blinded Amounts

(02:10:14) Nostr Adoption and Social Media

Steve runs Spiral, Block's open source bitcoin initiative. Lyn is founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy and partner at Ego Death Capital. Steve and Lyn join the show to discuss their recent research paper on bitcoin consensus changes, the process which the network implements potential improvements, and the various stakeholders involved.

Research Paper: https://github.com/bitcoin-cap/bcap

Steve on Nostr:
https://primal.net/moneyball

Lyn on Nostr:
https://primal.net/lyn

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(00:00:00) CNBC Squawk Box Intro

(00:04:36) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch

(00:06:03) Bitcoin Consensus and Protocol Changes

(00:20:27) Soft Forks vs Hard Forks

(00:38:47) Stakeholder Dynamics in Bitcoin

(01:11:17) Power Dynamics and Investor Influence

Adam Back is cofounder and CEO of Blockstream, a company focused on building out bitcoin technology. We discuss his recent appearance in HBO documentary 'Money Electric,' the blossoming Swiss bitcoin city of Lugano, the early days of bitcoin, and his thoughts on ecash and nostr.

Adam on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1qg8j6gdwpxlntlxlkew7eu283wzx7hmj32esch42hntdpqdgrslqv024kw  

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(00:00:01) Bitcoin and Inflation: Insights from Paul Tudor Jones

(00:06:02) Introduction to the Show

(00:06:55) Bitcoin in Lugano: A Growing Economy

(00:10:19) Bitcoin Documentary: Money Electric

(00:21:00) The Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto

(00:31:05) Bitcoin's Early Days and Adoption Challenges

(00:38:00) Scaling Bitcoin: Liquid and Lightning

(00:50:02) Future of Bitcoin: Simplicity and Smart Contracts

(01:00:19) eCash Protocols: Cashu and Fedimint

(01:09:10) Nostr and Decentralized Social Media

MADEX is an incredibly talented bitcoin artist and a good friend based in Canada. We discuss his long journey producing freedom focused high quality physical artwork while trying to make a sustainable living. We also discuss his work leading branding for Canadian bitcoin services provider Bull Bitcoin and his concerns with modern corporate social platforms.

MADEX on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1ndketdm2qyv35nrhsxzks8kh7w7w6tll4rjp29hv0qjqkgfjsh6snmgk2v

Explore his art: https://madex.art/

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(00:00:01) The Madex Manifesto

(00:05:24) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch

(00:05:56) Interview with Bitcoin Artist Madex

(00:16:24) Madex's Views on NFTs and Digital Art

(00:29:42) The Value of Physical Art and Bitcoin Integration

(00:50:26) Role and Branding at Bull Bitcoin

(00:58:18) Challenges with Social Media and Nostr's Potential

(01:14:13) Final Thoughts and Announcements

Ocean Mining is a new and innovative bitcoin mining pool focused on transparency and freedom for the individual miners who choose to use them. With their new DATUM release miners who use Ocean will be able to construct and broadcast blocks themselves removing a key trust component from the process and reducing censorship risk. We had the pleasure of having multiple key members of their team join us for this conversation.

OCEAN on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1qtvl2em0llpnnllffhat8zltugwwz97x79gfmxfz4qk52n6zpk3qq87dze

Luke on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1lh273a4wpkup00stw8dzqjvvrqrfdrv2v3v4t8pynuezlfe5vjnsnaa9nk

Mechanic on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1wnlu28xrq9gv77dkevck6ws4euej4v568rlvn66gf2c428tdrptqq3n3wr

Learn more about OCEAN: https://ocean.xyz/

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(00:00:00) Julian Assange: WikiLeaks and CIA Revelations

(00:02:34) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch

(00:03:20) Discussion on Ocean Mining Pool

(00:14:28) Challenges and Innovations in Bitcoin Mining

(00:23:08) DATUM: A New Approach to Mining

(00:36:02) Decentralization and Block Construction

(00:52:20) Security and Trust in Mining Pools

(01:04:39) Spam Transactions and Mempool Policies

(01:25:54) Bitcoin Transaction Volume and Future Outlook

Phil Geiger is a good friend and VP of Marketing at Unchained. We discussed the current bitcoin landscape, the importance of self custody and their self custody IRA product, the tradeoffs of KYC, their new Donor Advised Fund product, and Nostr.

Phil on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1jvzgkrej3gpplqut2xfncg25qr7wmt3jlmyk3u7nxtcp4qj50tgsh96c2w

Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/

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(00:00:00) Congressional Rep Tom Emmer on the Importance of Decentralization

(00:01:55) Welcome and Guest Introduction

(00:04:22) Bitcoin's Growing Influence in Politics

(00:12:15) Unchained Capital's Approach to Bitcoin Custody

(00:19:20) The Role of KYC in Bitcoin Financial Services

(00:28:03) Bitcoin IRAs and Financial Security

(00:39:33) Donor Advised Funds and Charitable Giving

(00:52:02) Nostr and Social Media Dynamics

Finale conversation at the Baltic Honey Badger Conference in Riga, Latvia. The longest running bitcoin only conference in the world.

Video: https://primal.net/e/note1ysx6vqm9h4mlyq0yel3kxplm4xcuhwtwjgzwuhy3ne4thehsntwschsdzw

ODELL on Nostr: https://primal.net/odell
Jack Dorsey on Nostr: https://primal.net/jack
Jack Mallers on Nostr: https://primal.net/jackmallers
Grant Gilliam on Nostr: https://primal.net/grant
Max Keidun on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1797h37mc98f6363m5nysxd0t2swuz7nxq4z83saw77em3czld6xqvuar68

More info about Ten31: https://ten31.vc
More info about Strike: https://strike.me
More info about Block: https://block.xyz
More info about HodlHodl: https://hodlhodl.com
More info about Debifi: https://debifi.com

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(00:00:00) Introduction and Panelist Welcome

(00:00:38) Opening Remarks and Event Significance

(00:01:31) Panelist Introductions

(00:01:55) Building Bitcoin Businesses

(00:02:50) Jack Mallers on Building Strike

(00:07:59) Bitcoin Business Profitability and Philosophy

(00:10:14) Bitcoiners' Lean Lifestyle

(00:12:11) Challenges of Building Bitcoin Companies

(00:13:00) Jack Dorsey Joins the Panel

(00:14:02) Square's Transition to Block and Bitcoin

(00:17:16) Defining a Bitcoin Company

(00:18:56) Corporate vs. Open Source in Bitcoin

(00:21:16) Regulatory Challenges for Bitcoin Companies

(00:24:00) Future of Bitcoin in Corporations

(00:28:11) Supporting Open Source Development

(00:31:05) Funding and Investment in Bitcoin

(00:35:29) VCs and Bitcoin Investment

(00:39:01) Control and Influence in Bitcoin

(00:44:56) Bitcoin's Adoption and Market Dynamics

(00:49:00) Attracting and Retaining Bitcoin Developers

(00:56:54) Human Connection and Company Culture

(01:00:55) Intersection of Bitcoin, AI, and Nostr

(01:03:01) Open Source vs. Corporate Development

(01:09:05) Building Trust in Bitcoin Products

(01:17:31) Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

Discussion on the power of key reputation systems and webs of trust using nostr in front of a live audience at Nostriga in Riga.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE731vXoUOU

ODELL on Nostr: https://primal.net/odell
Pablo on Nostr: https://primal.net/pablof7z
Stuart Bowman on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1lunaq893u4hmtpvqxpk8hfmtkqmm7ggutdtnc4hyuux2skr4ttcqr827lj
hzrd on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1ye5ptcxfyyxl5vjvdjar2ua3f0hynkjzpx552mu5snj3qmx5pzjscpknpr
pip on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub176p7sup477k5738qhxx0hk2n0cty2k5je5uvalzvkvwmw4tltmeqw7vgup

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(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage

(00:41) Webs of Trust: Concept and Importance

(04:02) Social Graph vs. Web of Trust

(10:12) Challenges and Practical Applications

(18:03) Building Trust in Nostr Clients

(24:02) Bootstrapping Trust for New Users

(29:08) Blossom and Media Authenticity

(37:01) Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

Panel discussion moderated by Marty Bent discussing funding the nostr ecosystem in front of a live audience at Nostriga in Riga.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD-Y0fq5KiA

ODELL on Nostr: https://primal.net/odell
Marty Bent on Nostr: http://primal.net/martybent
Preston Pysh on Nostr: https://primal.net/preston
Alex Li on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1szpa7cypmyd59083qs3pte9lez22lzfu6pl2guhgqx7q09x68y6qquh3td

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(00:01) Introduction

(00:38) Overview of Funding Nostr

(01:15) Challenges in Funding Open Source Projects

(03:23) Role of Nonprofits in Early Funding

(06:20) Sustainable Long-Term Support

(10:07) Investment Challenges in Nostr

(18:00) Open Source Grants and Proof of Work

(24:43) Value for Value Model and Zaps

(30:49) Areas Needing Attention in Nostr

(37:00) Interoperability and Future Prospects

(41:43) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Hal Finney is believed to have been the second bitcoiner after Satoshi and received the first bitcoin transaction.

Today marks the tenth anniversary of his death on August 28th, 2014. We celebrate his life with his wife Fran Finney.

Learn more about the Running Bitcoin Challenge and support Fran's mission to end ALS: https://runningbitcoin.us

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(00:02:05) Remembering Hal Finney: 10th Anniversary

(00:08:00) Fran Finney on Hal's Early Bitcoin Discussions

(00:10:08) Hal Finney's Vision for Bitcoin

(00:20:38) Running Bitcoin Challenge and Fran's Injury

(00:32:04) Understanding ALS

(00:41:06) Fran's Life and Hobbies

(00:50:00) Hal Finney as a Father

(01:00:02) Introduction of the Finney Prize

(01:18:14) Committee and Prize Mechanics