In this conversation, Jungly discusses his work on P2Pool V2, a decentralized mining pool aimed at improving upon the limitations of the original P2Pool. He emphasizes the importance of decentralization in Bitcoin mining and explains the technical innovations that P2Pool V2 introduces, such as sharechains and atomic swaps for non-custodial payouts. Jungly also highlights the need for community involvement and developer engagement to ensure the project's success, and he shares his vision for a more accessible and efficient mining ecosystem.

Takeaways:

🔸Decentralization of mining is crucial for Bitcoin's future.

🔸P2Pool V2 aims to improve upon the original P2Pool's limitations.

🔸The sharechain concept allows for better scalability and efficiency.

🔸Atomic swaps enable non-custodial payouts for miners.

🔸Community involvement is essential for the success of P2Pool V2.

🔸Technical innovations like uncle blocks enhance the mining process.

🔸The goal is to create a decentralized mining pool that is accessible to all.

🔸Testing and developer engagement are key to building trust in the software.

🔸P2Pool V2 can support a large number of miners without centralization.

🔸The project is actively seeking developers and testers to contribute.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro; Why is P2Pool V2 important?

(02:31) - The evolution of P2Pool

(04:40) - What is the custodial payout model?

(06:17) - Limitations with P2Pool

(12:51) - Comparing P2Pool V2 with Stratum SV2 & DATUM

(16:19) - What is required to run P2Pool V2?

(18:15) - What is a sharechain?; What is an uncle block?

(22:04) - Sponsors

(23:14) - Payout mechanisms in P2Pool V2

(27:50) - How can a decentralized mining pool scale?

(32:09) - Can there be multiple instances of P2Pool V2?

(35:50) - How does atomic swap work for payouts?

(43:08) - Current progress of P2Pool V2

(50:25) - Closing thoughts

Links:

• https://x.com/jungly

• https://github.com/pool2win/p2pool-v2

• https://x.com/jungly/status/1959882520855535827

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In this conversation, Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD, discusses the evolution of his company from a Lightning Network service provider to a Bitcoin treasury company. He shares insights on the current state of the Bitcoin market, the importance of the Lightning Network, and the strategies LQWD employs to accumulate Bitcoin and generate yield. The discussion also touches on the unique aspects of the Canadian market, the significance of mNAV and Sats per share, and the potential future of Bitcoin and Lightning in the global economy.

Takeaways:

🔸Bitcoin is a trust protocol first and foremost.

🔸LQWD started as a Lightning Network service provider and evolved into a treasury company.

🔸The Lightning Network is crucial for fast and secure Bitcoin transactions.

🔸Accumulating Bitcoin is a key strategy for LQWD’s business model.

🔸The Canadian market offers unique opportunities for junior companies.

🔸Understanding mNAV and Sats per share is essential for assessing treasury companies.

🔸The Lightning Network is becoming the payment layer of the internet.

🔸Yield generation through Lightning Network is sustainable even in bear markets.

🔸Bitcoin has the potential to fix global economic issues.

🔸Transparency and operational efficiency are vital for public companies in the crypto space.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:01) - What was different about @BitcoinConfAsia?

(02:29) - What is LQWD?; Evolution of LQWD

(07:07) - Transition from a Lightning Network service provider to a BTCTC

(10:44) - Is the BTC on Lightning Network or cold storage?

(12:42) - What is LQWD’s BTC accumulation strategy?

(18:44) - Is the Canadian market BTCTC-friendly?

(21:05) - The importance of Sats per Share; LQWD’s BTC Yield

(23:39) - Lightning Network 101; AI will use Bitcoin

(29:23) - What is Lightning Network Yield?; Competitive edge in Lightning routing

(33:31) - Has Lightning Network failed? - Flow vs. Stock

(38:19) - Sponsors

(41:48) - Is the growth of LQWD sustainable?

(44:10) - The future of Layer 2 solutions

(46:55) - Bitcoin’s role in global economic stability

(52:54) - Why are some companies not rewarded with an mNAV premium?

(57:00) - Closing thoughts

Includes Paid Partnerships

Links:

• https://x.com/shoneanstey

• https://x.com/LQWDTech

• https://lqwdtech.com/

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In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Calle discuss the critical importance of privacy in financial systems, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and eCash. They explore the evolution of privacy technology, the challenges posed by current financial regulations, and the need for user-friendly privacy-preserving systems. Calle elaborates on the mechanics of eCash and the Cashu protocol, highlighting its potential for enabling microtransactions while maintaining user privacy. The discussion emphasizes the urgency of building a decentralized financial ecosystem that respects individual privacy rights.

Takeaways

🔸Privacy is essential for modern society and financial interactions.

🔸The fight for financial privacy is still in its infancy.

🔸Bitcoin serves as the foundational currency for the digital age.

🔸Technological advancements are crucial for enhancing privacy.

🔸Users should have control over their personal data.

🔸The current financial system often requires excessive data sharing.

🔸Privacy-preserving systems can be built using modern technology.

🔸Cashu offers a protocol for creating interoperable eCash wallets.

🔸Microtransactions are vital for a thriving internet economy.

🔸The future of financial systems must prioritize user privacy.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:05) - What is Calle’s view on the current landscape of privacy & financial freedom?

(07:42) - What level of privacy is actually realistic?; Holding data ≠ Owning data

(15:16) - Building privacy-preserving systems on Bitcoin; Can privacy tech also be easy to use?

(21:09) - What is eCash & Cashu?; How does eCash work?

(30:15) - Why not just use Lightning?; eCash vs. Lightning Network & Ark

(37:43) - Will Lightning be the common language of future monetary transactions?

(40:46) - Cashu the protocol and eCash wallets

(43:00) - Who will be running the Cashu mints?

(43:26) - Sponsors

(49:39) - What are Stablenuts?

(53:20) - Can Cashu mints be rugged?

(55:59) - What’s next for Cashu and eCash?

(1:02:12) - Why is privacy necessary?

(1:06:35) - Closing thoughts

Links:

• https://x.com/callebtc

• https://x.com/CashuBTC

• https://github.com/callebtc

• https://wallet.cashu.me/welcome

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In this conversation, Andrew Poelstra discusses the recent launch of Simplicity on Liquid, a federated sidechain of Bitcoin. He explains the technical aspects of Liquid, its advantages, and how Simplicity serves as a new scripting language that enhances expressivity and formal verification capabilities. The discussion covers potential use cases for Simplicity, including advanced covenant implementations, ZK verification, and its role in capital markets and asset issuance. The conversation also touches on the implications of stablecoins moving to their own chains and contrasts Liquid with other Layer 2 solutions like Lightning.

Takeaways

🔸Liquid is a federated sidechain of Bitcoin.

🔸Simplicity enhances Bitcoin's scripting capabilities.

🔸Formal verification improves security for developers.

🔸Simplicity allows for advanced covenant implementations.

🔸ZK verification can be done on Liquid.

🔸Liquid serves as a technology demo platform.

🔸Stablecoins are exploring their own chains.

🔸Liquid is not primarily a scaling solution for Bitcoin.

🔸Liquid supports multiple asset types.

🔸Simplicity can facilitate new financial products.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:57) - What is Liquid?

(04:36) - What is Simplicity?; Enhanced expressivity on Bitcoin

(11:48) - Implications of ‘formal verification’ for developers building on Liquid and Bitcoin?

(17:00) - What does Simplicity enable people to build?

(18:59) - What is a Sighash flag?

(26:41) - Sponsors

(28:35) - Could Shielded CSV be built using simplicity?

(33:32) - Zero Knowledge proofs verification with Simplicity

(43:15) - Use cases of Simplicity: Limit orders and Algorithmic trading in DeFi

(51:18) - Liquid's role in asset issuance and capital markets

(56:55) - Liquid vs. Stablecoins issuing their own Layer 1 chains

(1:02:22) - Liquid vs. other Layer 2 solutions

(1:07:53) - Closing thoughts; Developer engagement with Simplicity

Links:

• https://simplicity-lang.org/

• https://blog.blockstream.com/simplicity-launches-on-liquid-mainnet/

• https://github.com/BlockstreamResearch/SimplicityHL/tree/master/examples

• https://github.com/BlockstreamResearch/SimplicityHL

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In this episode, Stephan Livera and Calvin talk about Utreexo. They discuss the latest updates, including the publication of three BIPs related to Utreexo, which aim to improve the efficiency of Bitcoin nodes. The conversation covers the mechanics of Utreexo, including its accumulator structure and the concept of a Merkle forest. They also explore different types of nodes, such as compact state nodes and bridge nodes, and how these innovations can enhance user experience and participation in Bitcoin. Additionally, they touch on the growing Bitcoin community in Korea and the potential for future developments in the Utreexo space.

Takeaways

🔸Utreexo aims to improve Bitcoin node efficiency.

🔸The accumulator structure allows for compact representation of UTXOs.

🔸Merkle forest enables better management of UTXO sets.

🔸Compact state nodes simplify Bitcoin participation for users.

🔸Bridge nodes serve as intermediaries between Utreexo and traditional nodes.

🔸P2P communication is essential for Utreexo nodes.

🔸Floresta is a practical implementation of Utreexo concepts.

🔸UtreexoD serves as a reference implementation for developers.

🔸Community engagement is crucial for Utreexo's adoption.

🔸The Bitcoin community in Korea is rapidly growing.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:50) - What is Utreexo?; Latest developments with Utreexo

(04:44) - Trust assumptions in Utreexo

(06:35) - Bridge nodes vs. Compact state nodes

(10:58) - What is the Utreexo accumulator?

(12:58) - What is a Merkle Forest?

(14:18) - Consensus operations in Utreexo; Utreexo validation

(18:02) - How does P2P communication work with Utreexo?

(19:15) - Sponsors

(23:22) - What is the Bridge node and why is it needed?

(25:27) - How do the Utreexo nodes find each other?; The future of Bridge nodes

(30:31) - What is Floresta?

(32:05) - What is UtreexoD?; Comparing it with Floresta

(34:45) - Community engagement with Utreexod & BTCD

(37:35) - What’s new with Bitcoin in Seoul, Korea?

Links:

• https://x.com/kcalvinalvinn

• Bitcoin Social Layer: https://exciting-cheek-5fa.notion.site/itcoin-Social-Layer-17267469618f80e78b4ec91ae055ec06

• https://x.com/btcsociallayer

• https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/611.pdf

• BIP Drafts: https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/pull/1923

• BIP

• Accumulator - https://github.com/utreexo/biptreexo/blob/main/utreexo-accumulator-bip.md

• Validation https://github.com/utreexo/biptreexo/blob/main/utreexo-validation-bip.md

• P2p https://github.com/utreexo/biptreexo/blob/main/utreexo-p2p-bip.md

• Mail list post:https://groups.google.com/g/bitcoindev/c/W1lxBraKG_E?pli=1

• Swiftsync: https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2025/04/11/#swiftsync-speedup-for-initial-block-download

• Utreexo: https://bitcoinops.org/en/topics/utreexo/

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Stephan & Rod Roudi discuss the importance of building Bitcoin communities, the evolution of Bitcoin narratives, and the future of Bitcoin custody and treasury strategies. They explore the role of local meetups in fostering Bitcoin adoption, the significance of educating the next generation of Bitcoiners, and the impact of events on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Rod shares insights on upcoming events, including the Custody and Treasury Summit and the Imagine IF Summit, emphasizing the need for high-signal Bitcoin information and community engagement.

Takeaways

🔸Building Bitcoin communities is essential for fostering connections.

🔸Local meetups can significantly impact Bitcoin adoption.

🔸Education is key to helping newcomers understand Bitcoin.

🔸The narrative around Bitcoin has evolved over time.

🔸Custody and treasury strategies are crucial for Bitcoin holders.

🔸The future of Bitcoin security involves innovative solutions.

🔸Raising the next generation of Bitcoiners requires engagement and education.

🔸Events play a vital role in Bitcoin advocacy and education.

🔸Community organizers are becoming influential in the Bitcoin space.

🔸More Bitcoin signal is needed to counteract misinformation.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:39) - How has the Bitcoin community evolved?

(07:30) - Is Bitcoin winning despite the narrative change?

(12:36) - The hard talk of BTCTCs custodying their Bitcoin

(21:00) - Will the future generations really inherit Bitcoin?

(25:38) - What is @bitcoinpark_?

(30:00) - Sponsors

(31:58) - Should you care about freedom of speech & freedom tech?

(36:26) - Local Bitcoin meetups are priceless!

(42:09) - Today’s ‘bitcoin plebs’ are tomorrow’s decision makers

(47:00) - What are the implications of stablecoins launching their own chains?

(52:50) - USPs of Bitcoin events

(1:00:41) - 3 currencies of life

(1:02:14) - Closing thoughts; Bitcoin Custody & Treasury Summit & Imagine IF

Links:

• https://x.com/bitkite

• https://x.com/bitcoinpark_

• Learn more about Bitcoin Park: https://bitcoinpark.com

• Bitcoin Custody & Treasury Summit Sept 17-18 at Bitcoin Park Nashville: https://bitcoinpark.com/custody-treasury

• Imagine IF, a summit of summits at the convergence of Bitcoin, AI, Energy, and Freedom Tech Sept 19-20 at the Fisher Center in Nashville, TN, walking distance from Bitcoin Park: https://bitcoinpark.com/imagineif

• https://x.com/bitcoinpark_/status/1952733239623463320

• https://x.com/ARKInvest/status/1951017348485489057

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bitcoinpark_imagine-if-is-a-summit-at-the-convergence-activity-7356755285408956421-0Ez1/

• https://primal.net/e/nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqh0jr68vz83pu7m3ptradj2yyaq84e57jwnleuxs50hzltz0mjztqyxhwumn8ghj7cnjvghxjme0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qqs9gk9ngdyfw4w556d6n92v8rfgf5hr79gwswgdfex422e98sumyrqxf4ly0

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In this episode, Jan Kotas discusses the growing Bitcoin community in Paraguay, the benefits of living there for digital nomads, and the tax advantages of Paraguayan residency. He shares insights on the local infrastructure, safety, and the vibrant expat community. Jan also explains how to structure income through US LLCs for tax efficiency and the regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrency in Paraguay. The conversation highlights the importance of community and education in promoting Bitcoin adoption, culminating in the announcement of the upcoming Accelerating Bitcoin Conference.

Takeaways

🔸Paraguay offers a favorable tax system for residents.

🔸The digital nomad community in Paraguay is rapidly growing.

🔸Safety in Asuncion varies by neighborhood.

🔸US LLCs can provide tax efficiency for non-US citizens.

🔸Paraguay does not require proof of income for residency.

🔸The local banking system is not very crypto-friendly.

🔸Bitcoin Paraguay is focused on education and community building.

🔸The Accelerating Bitcoin Conference will showcase Paraguay's opportunities.

🔸Many expats are seeking a Plan B in Paraguay.

🔸The Bitcoin community is crucial for freedom seekers.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:51) - Who is Jan Kotas?

(01:58) - Why is Paraguay a haven for digital nomads?

(03:49) - Community, infrastructure and safety in Asuncion

(08:14) - What are the tax benefits & residency requirements in Paraguay?

(09:55) - U.S. LLC tax efficiency for non-resident aliens

(14:55) - Reporting requirements for source of funds in Paraguay

(18:29) - The merging of TradFi with Bitcoin

(19:50) - Sponsors

(26:38) - Building the Bitcoin Community in Paraguay; Educational initiatives & workshops

(33:35) - Jan’s views on the excessive regulations in the EU

(39:41) - The pros and cons of being a Bitcoiner in Paraguay

(43:24) - Living in Asuncion vs. The Czech Republic; ‘Accelerating Bitcoin’ conference

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• https://x.com/kotasjn

• https://x.com/Hacking_Lives

• https://x.com/BTCParaguay

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