Keywords: Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, protocol development, cryptocurrency, podcast, code changes, decentralized technologies, Ready for Merge

Summary: The Ready for Merge podcast, hosted by Christine D. Kim, focuses on the evolution of Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to make complex technical updates accessible to a broad audience. The show will feature bi-weekly updates, guest interviews, and discussions on significant protocol developments, ensuring stakeholders stay informed about the impacts of these changes on their investments and businesses.

Takeaways:

* The Ready for Merge show is a new podcast series created by Christine D. Kim.

* It focuses on code changes in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

* The show aims to be accessible to non-technical listeners.

* Bi-weekly episodes will provide digestible updates.

* Guest episodes will feature expert insights on specific changes.

* The name ‘Ready for Merge’ references significant upgrades in Ethereum and Bitcoin.

* Bitcoin Core V30 is a major upcoming release.

* Fusaka is the next Ethereum upgrade to watch for.

* Listeners can expect a mix of brief updates and in-depth discussions.

* The podcast encourages community feedback and engagement.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Ready for Merge

01:23 Understanding the Ready for Merge Show

03:40 The Importance of Bitcoin and Ethereum Protocols

06:54 Show Format and Frequency

09:13 Meet the Devs Interview Series

10:23 The Significance of the Show’s Title

15:01 Current Updates on Bitcoin Development

33:02 Ethereum Development Updates and Fusaka

42:19 RPC Standardization and Its Importance

Links:

- ⁠Christine D. Kim Substack⁠

- ⁠ACD After Hours newsletter⁠

- ⁠BTC Before Light newsletter⁠

- ⁠Bitcoin Core’s letter to the community about uncapping OP_RETURN datacarriersize ⁠

- ⁠Fusaka testnet upgrade timeline and testnet-ready client releases⁠

- ⁠Substack post about why listeners should stay informed about both Ethereum and Bitcoin protocol updates ⁠

Song Credits: Special thanks to Calios for the music featured in this episode. You can listen to the full track, “Our Lives,” and other songs by Calios⁠ on Spotify⁠⁠.

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