The Bitcoin Brief is a show hosted by Max and Bitcoin QnA. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.
 
 
We do this every second week to keep our listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.


SHOW DETAILS

AOB

• QnA not ded
• Twitter is annoying
• Foundation TG channel changes
• Max start 9 disasters
• Baller booster tees
• Cake wallet sponsorship

NEWS

• Telegram changes policy
• In 2024, Telegram responded to over a dozen U.S. law enforcement data requests, potentially revealing the IP addresses or phone numbers of more than one hundred users, reports 404 Media. Pavel Durov added that his company has been disclosing user information since 2018.
• EU chat control removed from agenda (again)
• BOLT2 now officially in LN spec
• Roman storm to face criminal trial
• Tor project merges with Tails

UPDATES/RELEASES

• Envoy 1.8.3 beta
• Alby Go released
• BitBox02 firmware v9.21.0
• Volt Wallet v0.4.5-beta.1
• Zeus v0.9.1-beta2
• Alby Hub is now available for node runners on both StartOS and UmbrelOS
• Jam Version v0.3.0
• Diamond wallet beta released
• Nunchuk Android v1.9.52 & iOS v1.9.55: Decoy Wallets
• Amethyst v0.92.1

GITHUB REPO THAT Q MENTIONED IN REGARDS TO TAILS:

https://github.com/DesobedienteTecnologico/dtails


SPONSORS

FOUNDATION

https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!

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CAKE WALLET

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Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.

Features:
- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.

Monero Users:
- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.

Bitcoin Users:
- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

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(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:00:57) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:59) Health Check

(00:04:53) My Timeline is in Shambles

(00:07:58) Foundation PSA

(00:08:40) Breaking Things on Start9

(00:18:14) BIG BALLER ANNOUNCEMENT

(00:19:24) New Podcast Sponsor Announcement

(00:23:01) NEWS

(00:23:03) Telegram Privacy Concerns

(00:25:37) EU Chat Control Removed Again

(00:27:09) Roman Storm Will Have a Criminal Trial

(00:32:12) BOLT12 in the Spec

(00:34:33) Tor and Tails Collaboration

(00:41:02) BOOSTS

(00:47:33) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:47:39) Envoy 1.8.3 Beta

(00:48:58) Alby Go Released

(00:50:40) BitBox Adds Support for Silent Payments

(00:52:05) Volt is the Kit King

(00:53:38) New Zeus Beta Allows For Balance Rescans

(00:54:50) An Update From JAM

(00:56:23) Japanese Export: Diamond Wallet

(00:57:42) Decoy Wallets From Nunchuk

(01:02:11) Amethyst: Tor & Transient Accounts

(01:03:57) MORE BOOSTS

(01:08:14) QUESTIONS

(01:08:16) What is the GOAT Status of Q?

(01:09:22) Is Multisig Too Hard?

(01:12:27) Did HBO Identify Satoshi?

(01:14:26) Have You Played with DarkIRC?

(01:16:17) Any Hope For Privacy?

(01:19:57) Off To Fix My Node...Check Out Cake Wallet