UNGOVERNABLE

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

We discuss the recent events in New York, including a multisig workshop and a Bitcoin trivia night, highlighting the successful launch of Foundation's Passport Prime hardware.

We explore the legal troubles of Craig Wright, who has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for contempt of court, and the ongoing legal battle involving Samurai Wallet, which has been postponed to March 2025. The episode also covers the positive news from the Tornado Cash case where a motion to dismiss was initiated by Roman Storm's legal team. 

Additionally, we discuss vulnerabilities in the Wabi Sabi protocol and the Lightning Network, urging users to update their software to protect their privacy and funds. The episode concludes with a festive AI-generated song written by Max, celebrating the ungovernable spirit of the podcast's community and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

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

(00:00:42) Merry Christmas

(00:03:41) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:06:26) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:09:05) Catch-Up and Jet-Setting Adventures

(00:11:01) Passport Prime Hands-on

(00:16:53) ASHIGARU Interview

(00:22:21) Barnminer Finds His Jerky Mule

(00:24:09) BOOSTS

(00:34:52) NEWS

(00:34:57) Craig Wright Found In Contempt of Court

(00:37:28) #FREESAMOURAI Case Update

(00:39:56) Roman Storm's Team Calls for Dismissal

(00:41:27) Greenpeace Wasted 10 Million Dollars

(00:42:46) drkgry Exposes Wabisabi Exploit

(00:46:32) LN Again...Miners Can Potentially Steal Channel Funds

(00:49:15) Proton Wallet Has Issues With The Basics

(00:51:18) Czech Republic Exempts Bitcoin

(00:56:43) El Salvador Takes Money From IMF

(01:00:18) Year-End Reflections and Festive Farewell

• https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable
• https://foundation.xyz/beyond
• [email protected]
• https://github.com/betrusted-io

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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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

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!

(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:03:05) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:03:54) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:04:59) Introducing Passport Prime: A New Personal Security Platform

(00:08:09) Passport Prime: Design and Build Quality

(00:11:59) Passport Prime: What Can It Do?

(00:18:56) Passport Prime: Why You Need It In Your Life

(00:26:34) KeyOS: The New Operating System

(00:33:08) KeyOS: wHo DiD wE cLoNe!?

(00:36:11) KeyOS: Third-Party Apps and Developer Ecosystem

(00:41:48) Quantum Link Bluetooth: Proper Futuristic

(00:49:05) What's The FUD Gonna Be?

(00:51:07) Quantum Link Bluetooth: Erasing UX Hurdles

(00:58:24) Quantum Link Bluetooth: Examples of Better UX

(01:01:45) Quantum Link Bluetooth: The Nostr Bounty

(01:07:08) Accessories and Future Features

(01:12:10) So How Are We Backing All of This Up?

(01:24:37) Hardware Deep Dive: What's Inside the Device?

(01:34:34) Hardware Deep Dive: Q's Victory Lap

(01:39:54) Call For Questions

(01:40:18) When Can I Get My Hands On One?

(01:43:49) Passport Gen 2 is Here To Stay

(01:46:19) Congratulations Foundation!

• ASHIGARU - https://ashigaru.rs
• DONATE TO ASHIGARU - https://ashigaru.rs/donate/
• DOJO OPENSOURCE PROJECT - https://github.com/Dojo-Open-Source-Project
• SENTINEL - https://github.com/wanderingking072/sentinel-android
• ASHIGARU GITEA (TOR) - http://ashicodepbnpvslzsl2bz7l2pwrjvajgumgac423pp3y2deprbnzz7id.onion
• DONATE TO SAMOURAI - https://www.p2prights.org/donate.html
• FREESAMOURAI - https://freesamourai.com
• BTC SESSIONS DOJO VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aykJ4eP-Veo
• K3TAN DOJO VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_It4xEIwRA

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CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

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!

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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

(00:00) INTRO

(02:57) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(04:29) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(05:40) Ashigaru Dev is Fine

(07:41) The Emergence of Ashigaru Wallet

(10:42) Building Trust and Transparency

(16:18) Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

(19:39) Pepe Hashes & Paynyms

(21:57) First, What is Your Problem?

(24:41) 3 C's: Community, Collaboration & Contribution

(31:16) No Centralized Dojo

(37:30) How Can You (Misfit) Help?

(38:40) What Would Samourai & TDevD Think?

(39:40) Is Ashigaru Reproducible?

(41:50) Many Projects. Many Teams.

(46:55) ご苦労様

• More Foundation teasers
  
  

• Appeals court overturns Tornado Cash sanctions
• Samourai + Tornado Cash prosecutor to step down
• BTClock repository back online
• Mining for Samourai
  
  

• Envoy v1.8.5
• UmbelOS v1.3
• Phoenix Android v2.4.3 (and 2.4.4)
• Phoniex iOS v2.4.3
• Bitcoin Keeper v1.2.20
• ESP Miner v2.4
• Robosats v0.7.3-alpha
• Bisq v1.9.18
• BlueWalelt v7.0.5
• Zeus v0.9.3 beta2
• Fountain v1.1.8
• BitAxe mining dashboard
• Rewind Bitcoin
• Phoenix server lightning wallet
• Lopp released a new guide for node operators
• LifPay announces new reusable payment QR with fixed amountsFlotilla
• BTC Sessions BTCPay video
• Amethyst v0.9.3
• Notedeck alpha

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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

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!

VALUE FOR VALUE

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

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- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ungovernable
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://ungovernable.network/shop/

(00:00) INTRO

(00:57) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:44) The BitBuyBit's Are Sick

(03:59) Christmas Eve Shopping with Max

(06:52) MORE TEASING

(09:32) NEWS

(09:44) Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned

(12:10) Samourai & Tornado Cash Prosecutor to Step Down

(16:51) Ocean Announces Support for Samourai via Mining

(17:00) BTClock Repo is Back and Self Hosted

(18:07) Free Advert for the Voltage Goat Nixie

(19:42) BOOSTS

(29:15) UPDATES & RELEASES

(29:20) Just Some Bug Fixes in Envoy

(29:42) Umbrel Adds Swappable Apps

(31:28) New Sending Screen on Phoenix

(32:32) Keeper's UI Heavy Update

(34:13) Cake Wallet Adds Better Fee Estimation

(34:58) ESP Miner's Laundry List of Changes

(36:58) Fetching Orders Over Telegram on Robosats

(38:00) QUESTIONS

(38:04) BISQ Hot Fix

(38:19) Blue Wallet Maintenance

(39:20) ZEUS Pay Enhancements

(39:52) Fountain Debuts Fountain Radio

(42:31) Bart Mol and Co. Create Bitaxe Dashboard

(44:26) REWIND Reverses Transactions

(47:13) Zaprite Creates Wallet on Top of Phoenixd

(49:51) Using UTXO Snapshots with Lopp

(52:11) Lifpay Creates Novel Reusable Invoice Amounts

(53:39) BTCPay by BTC SESSIONS

(54:21) Amethyst Adds Blossom

(54:57) Notedeck by Damus

(55:38) QUESTIONS

(55:42) Can People See My Paynym Transactions?

(57:31) Business On Air

• Run o’ the mill boring statistics… OR ARE THEY!?
• Let's Crash The Noderunners Pool!
• Why is it so difficult for Jon’s mom to understand difficulty!?!
• Boty McBotface gets a Re-Bot!?! Don’t worry, the OG Boty, the B to the motherfuckin O-T-Y is indestructible!!! 
• Pleb Miner Reporters from the Texas Blockchain Council Event
  • Bitcoin Bassload’s Update: Bear Market Bruises and Big Dicker Moves 
  • Kaboomracks Alex’s Update: Epoch 3.125: When Mining Gets Even More Fake, Gay, and Government-Cucked
  • Lester Sinclair from the US Energy Information Agency stops by to ask Max if he’s a Bitcoin Maxi or a Homo
• Altair Update: Whatsminer’s Fall from Grace: From Challenger to Chump?
• Bitcoin Bugle – Texans Report Massive Bitcoin Mine Producing Infamous “Brown Noise”

• Bit Chimney
• BitAxe
• Urlacher
• S21

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TIME:

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- DONATE via Paynym to JON @ https://paynym.rs/+idealpresident82
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ungovernable
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://ungovernable.network/shop/

(00:00:00) Happy Thanksgiving!

(00:07:58) BOOSTS

(00:28:01) LAKE SATOSHI: Home of the American Badass

(00:34:21) STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN & LOD

(00:37:07) STATISTICS: Wen a Zeta?

(00:51:17) STATISTICS: Let's Talk Network Difficulty

(00:53:20) STATISTICS: Hash Value Rules Everything Around Me

(00:56:53) STATISTICS: They Did Boty Dirty

(01:03:53) BIFROST: Let Them Know About Your Coupon Code!

(01:11:24) STOP, DROP AND BOOST: BIG BALLER EDITION

(01:16:18) ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:18:14) ACTION NEWS!!!: Texas Blockchain Council BOTG with Bassload

(01:21:00) ACTION NEWS!!!: Bear Market PTSD with Bassload

(01:27:58) ACTION NEWS!!!: Miner FOMO with Kaboomracks Alex

(01:35:00) ACTION NEWS!!!: Gay Politicians Circling the Wagon

(01:40:02) ACTION NEWS!!!: Are You a Bitcoin Maxi or a Homo?

(01:48:52) ALTAIR: Bitchimneys For Christmas

(01:52:52) ALTAIR: The Dope on the Bitcoin Mining Scene

(01:57:50) What Are We Thankful For...

• Q has fun with Paypal
• Orange man elected - Ross home soon?
• New Foundation community forum
• New Foundation product teaser
• Multisig talk at PubKey Nov 17th

• OP Next streams
• Roman storm trial pushed back to April
• Roman Sterlingov sentenced to 12.5 years in jail

• BitAxe v2.4.0
• Boltzmann v0.1.0 is a TypeScript library that computes the entropy of bitcoin transactions and the linkability of their inputs and outputs.
• Robosats v0.7.2 alpha - first step to client 'Nostricfication'
• Keeper v1.2.18 mobile and desktop v0.1.3
• Zeus White announced
• Zeus v0.9.2
• Liana v8.0
• Mempal app released

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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

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!

VALUE FOR VALUE

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

TREASURE:

- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ungovernable
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://ungovernable.network/shop/

(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:00:57) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:49) Chow Mein QnA

(00:05:06) Fancy Some New Carpet?

(00:06:37) Ross is Released SOON

(00:08:40) Your Account is Closed

(00:13:28) New Foundation Community Forum!

(00:16:34) Beyond The Hardware Wallet

(00:17:59) Be @ Pubkey on December 17th!

(00:19:28) NEWS

(00:19:31) OP_NEXT Conference

(00:25:11) Roman Storm Trial Delayed

(00:25:54) Roman Sterlingov Sentenced to 12 1/2 Years

(00:28:25) BOOSTS

(00:46:06) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:46:12) BitAxe v2.4.0

(00:47:03) Boltzmann's Back

(00:47:46) Robosats Introduces the Nostr Orderbook

(00:49:18) Bitcoin Keeper Has Enhanced UTXO Management

(00:50:02) Introducing ZEUS White

(00:51:10) ZEUS Allows You To Export Your TX History

(00:53:37) Liana Gets a NIce Upgrade

(00:57:34) Mempal

(00:58:16) QUESTIONS

(00:58:18) Voicemail from Soulex: Seedphrases and Passphrases for Friends

(01:12:34) Quiet on the Ashigaru Front

(01:14:16) My NUC's Too Noisy

(01:17:05) Thoughts on Lopp and Jamesob

(01:27:11) Now You Can Leave Q

What do this episode’s P’s and M’s Stand For?



Preserving Marinated Meat - Barnminer and his Jerky side gig, why and how he does it and how he donates a portion of the profits to causes he believes in, like Ungovernable Misfits.



Producers Meshtadel Marketing -  Potential solutions and strategies for Plebs attempting to produce and sell their wares. This quarter we will be offering freshly roasted coffee from Otis Bitmeyer, a lovely candle, and a hoodie of your choice from Ungovernable Misfits.



Pursuing Wellness: Max's Guide to Managing Health and Family - Maintaining health, balancing family life, and staying motivated, and how motivations change in different stages of life.



A Philosophers pitstop, a Minstrel’s Musings Bubba shares some Bubbalonian Philosophy.



Permaculture practitioners: Mastering more than Material - A brief review of the 8 forms of capital focusing on social as a super category buttressed by spiritual and cultural capital.



Disaster Preparedness, plebs Mobilizing, and mitigating Mismanagement – Max and Jon cover the effects of Hurricane Helene on Appalachia. How do communities prepare for disasters, the importance of Plebs mobilizing to support each other? We also discuss how to mitigate government mismanagement and inefficiency and how to empower individuals to take proactive roles in their own preparedness.



Pernicious Money: Myriel on the Masters of Manipulation. We cover the newest Myriel article which exposes how a small elite, including the U.S. government and major financial players, are manipulating Bitcoin infrastructure and media to consolidate control.



MUSIC



- INTRO - I Hate You BY Ungovernable Misfits
- LAKE SATOSHI – Bob Seger – Till it Shines
- OUTRO – Hank Williams Jr. – Country Boy Can Survive


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VALUE FOR VALUE

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
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- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

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- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Paynym to JON @ https://paynym.rs/+idealpresident82
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ungovernable
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://ungovernable.network/shop/

ALTAIR TECHNOLOGIES

Altair Tech is your one-stop shop for pleb mining supplies. They carry Bitaxes, Urlacher Conversion Kits, Bitmain Antminers, Shrouds, etc. Anything you can think of when it comes to Bitcoin Mining :).


Use the affiliate link above and don't forget to use code UNGOVERNABLE at checkout.

BIFROST MANUFACTURING

Bifrost Manufacturing offers custom and mass-produced manufacturing services like CNC Plasma Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Industrial and Consumer FDM services, DMLS printing, Welding and Fabrication, and product design and engineering. They also work with local educational institutions to help manufacture parts for various STEM programs.

 LAKE SATOSHI

Lake Satoshi is a private lake located on 130 acres of land in Mid-Michigan. Originally a gravel pit, Lake Satoshi has since evolved into a tranquil oasis for those who love the great outdoors and Bitcoin culture.

With the growing popularity of Bitcoin, Lake Satoshi has become a hub for like-minded individuals to network, camp, collaborate, and enjoy all that the property has to offer.

The Annual Lake Satoshi Retreat is a unique weekend-long event in August (8/02). Tickets are available and can be paid with bitcoin. YOU MAY ALSO PAY IN CASH UPON ARRIVAL. Camping all weekend, BBQ + BTC speaker panels Saturday, and breakfast Sunday all included.

(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:01:35) On Today's Episode...

(00:09:20) Chet's Here

(00:12:42) BOOSTS

(00:32:46) Pleb Merchant Minute: Barn Jerky

(00:36:34) Water Tangent

(00:38:18) Plebs Manufacturing Merchandise

(00:44:57) Bifrost Manufacturing: Innovation in Body Armor

(00:52:25) Max's Workout Wisdom

(01:03:20) STOP DROP & BOOST

(01:04:27) The Eight Forms of Capital

(01:13:57) ALTAIR Breeds Bitchimneys with Iron Man and S9s

(01:20:56) Disaster Preparedness, Plebs Mobilizing and Mitigating Mismanagement

(01:28:01) The Minstrel's Musings with Bubba

(01:29:41) Come Hydrofoil on Lake Satoshi!

(01:35:55) Pernicious Money Myriel: Masters of Manipulation

(01:43:49) Until Next Time...Thanks Uncle Ted

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from "confidential talk", which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions.  So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

• 8 Forms of Captial: https://www.7thgenerationdesign.com/creating-resilient-wealth/
• Michigan Bitcoiners: https://michiganbitcoiner.com/
• Nostr: https://njump.me/npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z
• 1st Podcast Appearance: https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/bud-bunnies-bitcoin-and-permaculture/

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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

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:
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Block Version Number in Bitcoin


The block version number in Bitcoin serves as an indicator of which set of consensus rules a block follows. It's also used to signal miners' readiness or support for upcoming protocol upgrades. Over time, block version numbers have evolved from simple sequential numbers (like versions 1 through 4) to a more complex bit-field system, which allows for multiple upgrades to be signaled at once.


From last time you badgered me I made some notes.


Evolution of Block Versions


Early Versions (1-4):


These were straightforward indicators of protocol changes. For example:


Version 1 was used from the Genesis block until March 2013.


Version 2 came with BIP 34, authored by Gavin Andresen, it added the block height to the coinbase transaction and was activated at Block 227,931 on March 27, 2013.


Version 3 enforced stricter signature validation with BIP 66, authored by Pieter Wuille, it ensured correct DER encoding of signatures. It activated at Block 363,725 on July 4, 2015.


Version 4 enabled CheckLockTimeVerify (CLTV) with BIP 65, also authored by Pieter Wuille, it allowed for time-locked transactions and activated at Block 388,381 on December 11, 2015.


Then come the Version Bits format:


Bitcoin upgrades were becoming increasingly complex, the block version system transitioned to the Version Bits signaling mechanism, which allows multiple protocol changes to be signaled at once using specific bits in the block version field, allowing miners to signal support for up to 29 features simultaneously, each represented by a specific bit in the 32-bit version field.





When Segregated Witness (SegWit) was introduced, Bitcoin transitioned from simple block versions to the complex numbers seen today.


Special Note: before we review the important key version bits, I have to make something clear. These version numbers are more than just sequential; they signal specific changes using bits


I am going to call out version numbers like 536 870 912, which is is the decimal representation of the hexadecimal value 0x20000000


The full number 536870912 in binary is 00100000000000000000000000000000.


“536" doesn't have standalone significance. It’s just a part of the decimal value when the binary representation of 0x20000000 is converted into base 10 (which equals 536870912).


The important part lies in the bitwise representation, where the leading bits "001" in the binary form, are reserved for signaling purposes, indicating that version bits are being used.


But for the purpose of conveying version numbers to a human (this human being you Max) we will use the decimal representation instead of 0x2 nd a bunch of zeros or 001 and 29 more zeros.


Now to the bit version section…


Version 536 870 912 indicated readiness for SegWit, introduced through BIP 141 (authored by Pieter Wuille). SegWit was activated on August 24, 2017, at Block 481,824.


Version 536 870 913 was used to signal support for BIP 91 and authored by James Hilliard. BIP 91 lowered the threshold required for SegWit’s activation. It was locked in at Block 477,120 on July 20, 2017.


Version 536 870 914 and 536 870 916 continued signaling for SegWit deployment through various BIPs.


How It Works Today


Today, miners use the Version Bits system to signal support for new upgrades, and they must keep their block version numbers in line with consensus rules. Version numbers like 536870912 (SegWit) are still recognized by the network, and each bit in the version number, a miner can signal support for different soft forks simultaneously.





For instance, if the network is ready for a future upgrade, miners will flip the corresponding bit in their block version number, signaling their support for the upgrade. The rest of the version field remains intact, allowing multiple soft forks to be signaled at the same time.


First 3 bits = 001: Reserved and indicate version bits are being used.


Remaining 29 bits: Available for signaling specific soft forks or protocol changes. Each of these bits corresponds to a different potential feature being activated.


Car Analogy for Bitcoin Block Version Numbers


Let’s compare Bitcoin’s block version numbers to Fords and how their cars evolved from simple model numbers to VIN numbers that represent various features and changes in their design over the years.


The Model T and Block Version 1:


Just like Ford's Model T, the first Bitcoin blocks (version 1) were basic, so basic, buyers didn’t even have a choice in what color vehicle they could buy “you can have a car in any color so long as its black. Similar to early block versions that had no special features—the first blocks had no complex rules or signals, just the essentials.


Evolving Model Years and Version Numbers:


As Ford expanded its lineup, more models came out, and so did the need for differentiating cars beyond going from model T to Model A.


Apply that to Bitcoin, version 1 to 4 were indicators of upgrades like block height (BIP-34), stricter validation (BIP-66), and time-locked transactions (BIP-65) can be compared to model T to model A


Complex Version Bits = New Ford VIN Structure:


Eventually, car manufacturers standardized more details in its VIN numbers to reflect all the specifics of each model the world manufacturers identifier, vehicle description section, and the vehicle identifier section—just like Bitcoin's version bits system, which allows for more granular signaling.


The VIN was introduced in 1965 to track each vehicle's specifications.



 



The first two characters of the VIN, such as “1F,” identify Ford and where the vehicle was built. 1F is a Ford built in the USA.


For example, characters 4-8 in a Ford VIN indicate engine type, body style, and model, much like Bitcoin’s complex version numbers (536 870 912 or 0x20000000) that signal specific features like SegWit (BIP-141) or BIP-91 activation.


Or version 536 870 916 (0x20000004) signals both SegWit and BIP-91—much like how characters in the Ford VIN specify the engine, body, and trim level of a car.


VINs were more standardized in the 80’s. Ford’s VIN numbers now include production year, plant location, and a unique serial number to distinguish every car (that’s characters 10-17). Likewise, Bitcoin’s version bits (introduced with version 536870912) can signal multiple protocol changes at once. Just as the tenth digit in a VIN tells you the model year (e.g., “J” for 1988), a Bitcoin version number can tell you which upgrades are active. Bits 1-3: Reserved for version signaling format (for example, the top three bits set to 001 for soft fork signaling).


Bits 4-32 can each represent a specific feature or soft fork proposal, meaning multiple upgrades can be signaled simultaneously within the same block version field.


Conclusion


In both cases, as the products (Fords and Bitcoin blocks) became more complex, the identifiers also became more detailed. From simple model numbers like T and A (Max likes T & A) to VIN numbers, Bitcoin’s version bits both allow for greater customization and finer control.


Like how car manufacturers track and signal changes to its cars over time with VINs, Bitcoin uses block version numbers to ensure the network continues to evolve. Bitcoin is still Bitcoin, and a Ford is still a Ford regardless of the fact Henry Ford is dead, and Satoshi is not Craig Wright, or Adam Back, or Peter Todd. 

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(00:00) Welcome To Bitesize Bitcoin!

(00:35) Who The Fuck Is That?

(02:04) What Do You Want Max?

(03:52) Block Version Number

(04:57) The Versions

(08:09) Version Bits Upgrades

(11:25) It's Like A VIN!

(15:00) What's a Wolf Doing on Wall Street?

(16:35) In Conclusion...

(16:59) Night Mate

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1. Block Version Number: This indicates the version of the block and can be used to implement changes to its structure and format. It can also signal a miner’s choice on software and protocol upgrades or changes. The interplay between signaling, activation, and their relationship to soft forks is an intriguing topic, though it is beyond the scope of this discussion. It’s more than likely Max will call again to discuss this in greater detail.
   
   
2. Previous Block Hash: This serves as a reference to the previous block in the blockchain and is used to link blocks together, ensuring that the miner is working on the longest valid chain.
   
   
3. Merkle Root: This is a hash of all the transactions included in the block, ensuring their integrity and validity. The Merkle root is a key component of the Bitcoin block header, summarizing the contents of all transactions into a single, 32-byte value. Transactions are grouped into pairs and hashed together, forming new sets of hashes until a single hash, the Merkle root, is generated. This root is included in the block header and broadcast to the network whenever a new block is mined. When a node receives a block, it uses the Merkle root to verify the integrity of the transactions without validating each one individually. 
   
   
4. Timestamp: This records the time at which the block was created. The timestamp is derived from the miner's local clock and can vary based on the clock’s accuracy and synchronization with other network nodes. If a block is propagated slowly across the network, the timestamp might not reflect the actual creation time. The timestamp is based on the number of seconds from Midnight, January 1, 1970.
   
   
5. Difficulty Target: This value sets the target for the mining difficulty, determining the level of effort needed to find a valid block. The difficulty target is encoded as a 256-bit number representing the required computational effort. It’s adjusted every 2016 blocks to maintain stability and security, aiming for the consistent 10-minute block target.
   
   
6. Nonce: This is a random value miners use to try different combinations until they find a valid block. The nonce is incremented in the block header as miners compute the block candidate’s hash. If the hash is less than the difficulty target, the block is valid and can be added to the blockchain.
   
   

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(00:00) Welcome To Bitesize Bitcoin!

(00:34) Talkin' Block Templates with Jon

(03:18) Block Version Number

(04:10) Previous Block Hash

(04:36) Merkle Root

(05:23) Time Stamp

(05:43) Difficulty Target

(06:31) The Nonce

(07:38) I'm Off To The Gym, Ta Ta!