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Navigating Bitcoin’s Future: Consensus Risks and Institutional Influence

Navigating Bitcoin’s Future: Consensus Risks and Institutional Influence

The November 11, 2024 episode of Coin Stories features Lyn Alden discussing the complex interplay of stakeholders and the risks of protocol fragmentation, highlighting institutional influence, governance challenges, and the debate over protocol immutability.

Security and Privacy Innovations in Bitcoin: Key Updates and Challenges

Security and Privacy Innovations in Bitcoin: Key Updates and Challenges

The October 31, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Review Podcast features a panel discussion detailing Bitcoin’s advancements in wallet security, privacy options, and transaction scalability.

Streamlining Bitcoin Core: A Community-Driven Approach to Security and Accessibility

Streamlining Bitcoin Core: A Community-Driven Approach to Security and Accessibility

The October 26, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Bitcoin Core developers Gloria Zhao and Fabian Jahr discussing new features, security, and the challenges of decentralized development.

Security Solutions for Bitcoin Users: Tackling Phishing, AI Threats, and Privacy Concerns

Security Solutions for Bitcoin Users: Tackling Phishing, AI Threats, and Privacy Concerns

In the October 22, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, Keith Gardner discusses his project, Bronto, designed to protect Bitcoin users from common scams and phishing attacks.

Navigating BIP85 Changes and MuSig2: Key Security and Communication Challenges in Bitcoin

Navigating BIP85 Changes and MuSig2: Key Security and Communication Challenges in Bitcoin

The October 10, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Review explores critical issues surrounding BIP85’s disruptive changes, challenges in vendor communication, and the integration of MuSig2 into Bitcoin’s cryptographic framework.

Bitcoin’s Fixed Supply and Security: Implications for Institutional Finance

Bitcoin’s Fixed Supply and Security: Implications for Institutional Finance

The September 26, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer centers on Nik Bhatia’s efforts to explain the intricacies of Bitcoin to economist Michael Howell. They discuss Bitcoin's unique supply cap of 21 million coins and its significance in the broader financial landscape.

Hashing and Mining in Bitcoin: Securing the Future

Hashing and Mining in Bitcoin: Securing the Future

The September 20, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer centers on Nik Bhatia’s efforts to explain the intricacies of Bitcoin to economist Michael Howell. They discuss key aspects of Bitcoin’s underlying cryptography and mining mechanisms.