Satoshi's Plebs

News, Notes and a personal message.

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

September 22nd, 2024: $63,614

Block Height at Time of Recording

862,459

News and Notes


Bhutan Setting the Pace for National Adoption


Bitmain and Hut8 to Launch New ASIC Miner


Core Lightning v24.08.1


Software Updates


Ashigaru Mobile Wallet v1.0.0


Sparrow 2.0 Wallet Release

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

What does X have to do with Bitcoin? Glad you asked!! In this episode we discuss how building robust, open source protocols can help with government overreach. Centralized systems like X and Telegram are also points of failure subject to pressure from governmental institutions.  But what can we do? Let's discuss.

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

September 8th, 2024: $54,139.69

Block Height at Time of Recording

860,547

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Dave Ramsey is one of the top personal financial experts in the United States. Millions of people listen to him give financial advice. I have personally benefited from implementing his advice in the past. But is he behind the times?

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

August 25th, 2024: $64,190

Block Height at Time of Recording

858,449

News and Notes

Has crypto-skeptic Dave Ramsey changed his tune when it comes to Bitcoin?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-skeptic-dave-ramsey-changed-110400398.html

Baltic Honeybadger Conference - Day One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V48aU2UUV68

Baltic Honeybadger Conference - Day Two

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgQHBN2PtMo

Nostriga 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p6mfqcP9Ic

Software Releases

Fountain 1.1.0 Release
Seedsigner v0.8.0
Blue Wallet 7.0.0
Bisq v2.1.0

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The price of Bitcoin is crashing. The Japanese Stock Market has had worse two days since the 1980's. An even more widespread war seems to be coming to the Middle East. And the US stock market is diving as well over last week's every underwhelming jobs data. Time to buy the dip!

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

August 4th, 2024: $58,143

Block Height at Time of Recording

855,434

News and Notes

Russia Approves Bitcoin Mining and Cross-border Crypto Payments

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/russian-bitcoin-mining-payments-law/

White House Advisors to Meet with Crypto Executives

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-executives-white-house-ro-khanna-policy-meeting

The Tramps - Disco Infereno Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lSeYd_riw&pp=ygUVdHJhbW1wcyBkaXNjbyBpbmZlcm5v

Software Releases

Alby Hub v1.4.0 enhances mobile-friendliness and integrates fixes and improvements for existing featur

Phoenix Android v2.3.6 addresses parsing issues with BIP-353 addresses and BIP-21 URIs.

Phoenixd v0.3.2 introduces several new features and fixes.

GrapheneOS v2024072800 has been released, featuring various fixes and improvements.

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week's Bitcoin Conference provided plenty of news and controversy. It also provided a great place to meet old friends and make new ones. Even with all the political hype, it is possible that it did provide what could be a turning point in Bitcoin history. Let's discuss!

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

July 28th, 2024: $68,246

Block Height at Time of Recording

854,423

News and Notes

Swan Cuts Staff and Won't Be Going Public

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-cancels-public-listing-plans-rolls-back-mining-business-cuts-staff/

Mara Buys 100 Million Dollars of BTC

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mara-buys-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/

Bitcoin Conference Videos

https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinMagazine

Software Releases

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutshell-v0-16-0/

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-hub-intro/

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-introduces-automated-wallet-rollover-with-advanced-coin-control/

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/proton-launches-proton-wallet-a-self-custody-bitcoin-wallet/

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

As the political postering for Bitcoin votes reaches a fever pitch in the United States it's important to look a little deeper.  Just because a politician is pandering and even making campaign promises (that may or may not be true) doesn't mean fundamental issues don't still exits. The United States and virtually every other country in the world can't just be "fixed" by Bitcoin. Let's discuss!

Bitcoin  Weekly Close

July 21st, 2024: $68,167

Block Height at Time of Recording

853,300

News and Notes

Trump Considers Dimon For Treasury

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-weighing-dimon-treasury-would-allow-powell-finish-term-bloomberg-2024-07-16

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Why you are involved in Bitcoin is important. I believe it could even affect how long you stay around. Many people begin with "number go up" but there are many more reasons to be involved in Bitcoin. So let's discuss!

Bitcoin  Price at Time of Recording

July 14th, 2024: $61,028

Block Height at Time of Recording

852,206

News and Notes

Chinese Banks are Failing

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/07/04/why-chinese-banks-are-now-vanishing

Keyna Debt Repayment Options

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-10/kenya-on-tightrope-as-options-fade-to-scale-26-billion-debt-wall

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Recent market gyrations have caused great concern. Are they important? Anyone who has been around Bitcoin more than one cycle has seen these kinds of drops. Let's discuss!

Bitcoin Weekly Close

July 7th, 2024: $55,849

Block Height at Time of Recording

851,335

News and Notes

Bitcoin Core's New Security Policies

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-introduces-new-security-disclosure-policy/

OpenSSH Server Regression Vulnerability


https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/regresshion-vulnerability-in-openssh/

Mt Gox Starts Repayments


https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mt-gox-starts-bitcoin-repayments-after-decade-long-wait/


New Confederation in Africa


https://www.barrons.com/news/burkina-faso-mali-niger-sign-confederation-treaty-statement-b9da960e

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

When you are your own sovereign individual, that brings more responsibilities. Are you doing the right things to support your cold storage?

Bitcoin Weekly Close

June 30th, 2024: $62,673

Block Height at Time of Recording

850,186

News and Notes

Julian Assange

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/julian-assange-to-end-12-year-us-prosecution-with-a-guilty-plea-in-exchange-for-freedom/

Bolivia

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bolivia-legalizes-bitcoin-crypto-transactions

Kenya

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/357857/kenya-protest-tax-ruto-loans-china-imf

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/6/27/not-afraid-to-die-kenya-tax-protests-inspire-broader-demand-for-change

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

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!