Citadel Dispatch

Alex Gleason was one of the main architects behind Donald Trump's Truth Social. Now he focuses on the intersection of nostr, ai, and bitcoin. We explore his latest tool, Shakespeare, which enables anyone to easily vibe code an app in their browser. I vibe my first app live on air.

Alex on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsqgc0uhmxycvm5gwvn944c7yfxnnxm0nyh8tt62zhrvtd3xkj8fhggpt7fy
Shakespeare: https://shakespeare.diy/
Soapbox Tools: https://soapbox.pub/tools

The app I vibed live: https://followstream-3slf.shakespeare.to/

EPISODE: 174
BLOCK: 910195
PRICE: 853 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) Treasury Secretary Bessent Intro

(00:01:29) Happy Bitcoin Friday

(00:05:12) AI and Freedom Online

(00:07:04) Shakespeare: Vibe Coding Made Simple

(00:08:03) Concerns About Big AI

(00:15:05) Self Hosting AI and Technical Challenges

(00:22:24) Energy and AI Development

(00:28:14) Building Personalized Experiences with AI

(00:38:02) Nostr's Future and Mainstream Adoption

(00:45:02) Decentralized Hosting and Shakespeare's Future

(00:54:01) Collaborative Development with Nostr Git

(01:02:24) Open Source Renaissance and Future Prospects

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstzds6pmkpaser62kme8dk74r4ea4ae3hv9fr2wur0kpc3yyws96gx2pa59

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John Arnold is a colleague of mine at Ten31, we are five man team focused on investing in and supporting the best bitcoin businesses globally. This is our second quarterly update where we cover current market dynamics and our outlook.

More info on Ten31: https://www.ten31.xyz

John on Nostr: https://primal.net/john
John on X: https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31
Ten31 on X: https://x.com/ten31funds

EPISODE: 173
BLOCK: 909206
PRICE: 858 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) Bloomberg Intro

(00:02:10) Happy Bitcoin Friday

(00:04:08) Gold vs. Bitcoin

(00:09:14) Institutional Bitcoin Adoption

(00:15:37) Potential Gold Revaluation and Implications

(00:24:32) Strategy's Bitcoin Strategy

(00:43:12) Strategy's Preferred Equities

(01:05:04) Bitcoin in 401(k)s and Market Dynamics

(01:10:16) Fannie Mae IPO and Economic Impact

(01:15:16) Federal Reserve Chair and Economic Policy

(01:22:24) Bitcoin Market Cycles and Predictions

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0afzqdu46khzv4j8yz0r6m3yxs0l4sdhr4crsrx6a9l57wgh72yqx08pf8

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Liberty Farmer is a HAM Radio enthusiast and the lead maintainer of the HAMSTR project. His goal is to make it easier to send and receive nostr notes using HAM Radio. Combined with shorter range bluetooth and wifi  mesh networks, and existing internet infrastructure, this tech could be incredibly powerful at making nostr a robust fault tolerant global comms protocol. We also discuss using HAM Radio to send bitcoin payments without permission.

Liberty Farmer on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsw8tha4zrj22njem340rfnktwdjr5lu5achmtrglh4ufhhggg6mwcenxmm9
HAMSTR Github: https://github.com/LibertyFarmer/hamstr
Guide to getting started with HAM: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszu8mass97mgk99dessa86mr658yvq6uf0zv8xy35zltyw8zcr2acxaquef
Reticulum Network: https://reticulum.network/

EPISODE: 172
BLOCK: 908770
PRICE: 880 sats per dollar

(00:01) Fox Business Michael Saylor Clip

(03:19) Happy Bitcoin Tuesday

(04:42) Ham Radio

(09:02) Getting Started with Ham Radio

(16:28) Hamstr Project: Ham Radio and Nostr

(29:49) Reticulum Network

(38:16) Zaps and Bitcoin Transactions via Hamstr

(52:05) Future of Hamstr and Reticulum Integration

(55:08) Call for Contributions and Final Thoughts

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsdgc4ssvjyun2vxz9w7vsvm8hudg25t09n8ewdzgcde94tgkujfdc944nfw

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Calle is the creator and lead maintainer of the Cashu open source protocol. Cashu enables users to easily use bitcoin in a private, offline, and programmable way. Calle is also the maintainer of Bitchat android, a cross platform meshnet app that enables users to chat and send bitcoin without an internet connection.

Calle on Nostr: https://primal.net/calle
Calle on X: https://x.com/callebtc
Bitchat: https://bitchat.free/
Cashu: https://cashu.space/
AOS: https://andotherstuff.org/

EPISODE: 171
BLOCK: 907832
PRICE: 847 sats per dollar

(00:00:00) Bloomberg Intro

(00:02:47) Happy Bitcoin Wednesday

(00:06:42) Bitchat: Concept and Development

(00:15:25) Mesh Networks

(00:23:01) Real-World Applications of Mesh Networks

(00:29:39) Challenges and Vulnerabilities of Mesh Networks

(00:37:14) Adoption Challenges for Mesh Technology

(00:44:07) Integrating Cashu with Bitchat

(00:52:50) Offline Payments and Privacy with Cashu

(01:06:14) Vibe Coding and Development Process

(01:25:48) Future of Bitchat and Open Source Funding

(01:34:44) Sustainability in Open Source Projects

(01:47:00) Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs2evgxy64mhhr3mw7ywtattah0sw3c8dv2hg7tjdryfnc9xghc54gr90q3n

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Hodlbod brings a unique perspective, bridging the old and the new, with a focus on a healthier relationship between users and the digital world.

Hodlbod on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsf03c2gsmx5ef4c9zmxvlew04gdh7u94afnknp33qvv3c94kvwxgsm3u0w6
His Book: https://building-nostr.coracle.social
Coracle: https://coracle.social
Flotilla: https://flotilla.social/
His other apps: https://stuff.coracle.social

EPISODE: 170
BLOCK: 907160
PRICE: 858 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings and Opportunity Costs

(00:01:11) Happy Bitcoin Friday

(00:03:01) Guest Introduction: Hodlbod

(00:04:20) Challenges of Streaming and Notifications

(00:06:30) Decentralized Technology and Social Media

(00:10:04) Push Notifications and Privacy Concerns

(00:15:00) Reforming Technology and Social Media

(00:20:00) Decentralization and Political Dynamics

(00:25:00) Nostr's Adoption and Future Prospects

(00:33:00) Nostr's Unique Protocol and Challenges

(00:40:00) AI's Role in Development and Vibe Coding

(00:50:00) Micro Apps vs. Holistic Experiences on Nostr

(01:00:00) Social Media Addiction and User Experience

(01:10:00) Group Chats and Community Building

(01:20:00) Signal's Influence and Privacy Concerns

(01:30:00) Monetization and Sustainability on Nostr

(01:50:00) Nostr's Development and Future Directions

(02:00:00) Book Release: Building Nostr

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsghxj9ep3j8j2tu6mtj04x2j93wx3xaxud5spf0g0r2xaqzkxkwlcu62r3j

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Ben helped build the widely used Specter Wallet open source project and is now focused on building Bitcoin Keeper, a wallet focused on making self custody easy. Bitcoin Keeper is mobile focused and enables users to start with an easy to use single sig wallet and then upgrade their setup over time.

Ben on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs0m9jlx5hyrll66trdzpytkaj0mhj3gmwd8ja7za9kmp7w4m5uwac39jprd
Keeper on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdl3wtt8t7tlcj08xat89853dgzjlnkh7q9e2cgttkw77xn3hvwwgcklwnk
Ben on X: https://x.com/_benkaufman
Keeper on X: https://x.com/bitcoinkeeper_
Bitcoin Keeper: https://bitcoinkeeper.app


EPISODE: 169
BLOCK: 906570
PRICE: 847 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) CNBC Intro

(00:01:45) Happy Bitcoin Monday

(00:03:39) Ben Kaufman

(00:04:09) Specter Wallet

(00:06:28) Bitcoin Keeper

(00:10:20) Multisig and Security Models

(00:16:37) Single Sig vs Multisig

(00:27:56) Inheritance Planning

(00:43:09) Unique Features of Bitcoin Keeper

(00:47:56) Tether Support and Global Use Cases

(00:51:05) Lightning Network and Future Prospects

(00:55:46) State of Bitcoin and Self Custody

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs98jmzndqcxxre3yvv9puel3ltpjsudx8n0y20e0ccup6ytmdngtsxy4tmu

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PayPerQ is a bitcoin enabled ai interface that enables users to easily use all of the top ai tools without an account. Users pay per use with bitcoin and can switch the models they use on the fly without needing to provide an email address, phone number, or billing address.

Matt on X: https://x.com/MattAhlborg
PayPerQ on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdy27dk8f9qk7qvrm94pkdtus9xtk970jpcp4w48k6cw0khfm06mss64u96
PayPerQ: https://ppq.ai/


EPISODE: 168
BLOCK: 905555
PRICE: 833 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) CNBC Intro

(00:03:14) Happy Bitcoin Monday

(00:05:00) PPQ AI

(00:14:05) Privacy and Payment Models in AI

(00:33:04) Cryptocurrency Payment Preferences

(00:57:28) Current State of Bitcoin and Future Perspectives

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8q9fgy40gxxkqpqjxmegqlnr0wt96qfqhgc2chjyeua7k8ptgtecnrukez

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Vertex is an open source nostr web of trust provider. Webs of trust are a method of quantifying verifiable reputations for spam mitigation, user discovery, social feeds, better app stores, and more.

Pip on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs0dqlgwq6l0t20gnstnr8mm9fhu9j9t2fv6wxwl3xtx8dh24l4auswr6u0j
Vertex on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqstq4j6pk2sgaupru6l7ah9nq0dueafq356jllwcy7uzlek9yx7hlsel8nqn
Vertex: https://vertexlab.io/


EPISODE: 167
BLOCK: 905116
PRICE: 847 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) CNBC Intro

(00:02:00) Happy Bitcoin Friday

(00:04:27) Pip and Webs of Trust

(00:06:49) Understanding Webs of Trust

(00:14:16) App Store Security and Trust

(00:18:53) Spam Mitigation

(00:28:11) Client Side Solutions and Performance

(00:35:33) Trust Models and Censorship Risks

(00:45:02) Use Cases for Vertex

(01:03:04) Relay Operations and Spam Control

(01:11:01) Current State of the Nostr Ecosystem

(01:17:10) Community Building and Onboarding

(01:24:08) Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8vy4xuuny2hejghpjl57f77hh0t65gthaqhmjdwlwy7rr4ng3pzslchs0g

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White Noise is a secure private messenger that aims to provide similar functionality to Signal in a more open, interoperable, and robust way. The app uses the nostr protocol for identity and data transmission, and the MLS protocol for secure messages.

Jeff on Nostr: https://primal.net/jeffg
Max on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqst0mtgkp3du662ztj3l4fgts0purksu5fgek5n4vgmg9gt2hkn9lqv6g2cl
White Noise on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs8t4ehcdrjgugzn3zgw6enp53gg2y2gfmekkg69m2d4gwxcpl04ac04xqkm
Jeff on X: https://x.com/erskingardner
White Noise on X: https://x.com/whitenoisechat
White Noise: https://www.whitenoise.chat/


EPISODE: 166
BLOCK: 904942
PRICE: 898 sats per dollar

(00:00:02) Trump Intro

(00:02:10) Happy Bitcoin Thursday

(00:04:00) Secure Private Messaging

(00:06:56) Signal Protocol vs MLS Protocol

(00:15:25) Nostr's Role in Secure Messaging

(00:24:38) Privacy and Metadata Concerns

(00:31:02) White Noise App Overview

(00:36:37) Mesh Networking and Future Plans

(00:45:00) Interoperability with Other Clients

(00:52:53) MLS Protocol Features and Upgrades

(00:58:07) Funding and Development of White Noise

(01:04:29) Vibe Coding vs Traditional Coding

(01:09:09) Community Involvement and Future Plans

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqswn6te79hfcr6mehrepgugtmvhcpn458fsk38c9yxs87pdyv39sms8zy3jt

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Praveen is the creator and maintainer of Cove Wallet. An open source mobile wallet focused on easy and powerful self custody. We discuss the current features of Cove, future roadmap, and his perspective on balancing tradeoffs when using bitcoin.

Praveen on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsy8us3d6u5ynddk7lq7yz365hqqsptzd2923fvkgj4eepsady08uszccr0l
Praveen on X: https://x.com/PraveenPerera
Cove Wallet: https://covebitcoinwallet.com/


EPISODE: 165
BLOCK: 903685
PRICE: 923 sats per dollar

(00:00:01) Jack Mallers Intro

(00:03:14) Happy Bitcoin Wednesday

(00:05:56) Cove Wallet Features and Goals

(00:08:22) Technical Aspects of Cove Wallet

(00:13:32) Future Plans for Cove Wallet

(00:19:05) Node Connectivity and Privacy Features

(00:29:01) Cove Wallet and Hardware Wallet Integration

(00:36:00) Onboarding and User Experience

(00:45:07) Seed Words and Alternative Backups

(01:02:02) Collaborative Custody and Security

(01:14:45) Future Features and Feedback for Cove Wallet

(01:19:03) Bitcoin Industry and Market Thoughts

(01:28:08) Custodial vs Self-Custodial Solutions

(01:31:56) Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Video: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqswqykpw9ufytzqgfsvcku58vv5plyu42jmu73lchuz2uwtldwszhqxt6dn8

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