While we wait for Bitcoin to do Bitcoin things, it might be time to evaluate your setup(s). Does your security match your value? This week's main topic is a discussion of McIntosh's encounter with a scammer. How can you catch a scammer before they get your precious sats? Let's discuss!!

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

August 18th, 2024: $58,454

Block Height at Time of Recording

857,412

News and Notes

Every Social Security Number in the United States Stolen

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/

Nigerian Politician Sues Government over Right to Own Bitcoin

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigerian-bitcoiner-sues-government-for-the-right-to-own-acquire-and-trade-bitcoin/

Software Releases

Tails 6.6 is out


Simple X Release Version 6 and Raises 1.3 Million


Validating Lightning Signer v0.12 Released


Phoenix Wallet iOS v2.3.2 release brings BIP-353 LN addresses and contacts to Apple users.

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license