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2:39 Zero knowledge proofs
5:36 What makes ZeroSync different?
6:43 ZeroSync and Blockstream Satellite
8:37 Benefits of ZKPs
9:47 Development timeline
11:34 Hardware requirements
13:12 Use cases for the ZeroSync toolkit
15:39 Stark proofs, Simplicity & the Liquid Network
20:04 Security of ZeroSync proof systems
23:45 Long term implications of ZKPs for Bitcoin
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01:51 Major developments in the self-custody landscape
03:41 The fundamental problem Blockstream is solving
08:55 The fundamental problem Blockstream is solving
12:35 Other Bitcoin wallets that Jade works with
13:37 The Blockstream Jade reseller program
15:21 Blockstream Jade blind pin server
19:05 Other assets that Jade supports
20:50 The next 12 months in Jade development
22:53 Lightning integration in Blockstream Jade
23:50 Blockstream Green UX development
25:00 The Bitcoin hardware wallet market
26:23 Tradeoffs between singlesig & multisig
28:30 Common difficulties in bitcoin self-custody
29:55 Demonstrating Jade at Bitcoin Park
32:40 Common questions for Blockstream Support
34:42 How the Jade DIY process works
36:22 2023 look ahead for Blockstream Jade
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0:00 Introduction
01:05 The fundamental problem Mifiel is trying to solve
01:38 What is a promissory note and what kind of people are using
04:27 Other markets that utilize promissory notes
06:13 Dealing with challenges in technology adoption
07:57 Utilizing the Liquid Network for tokenization
9:52 Dealing with regulations and licensing considerations
11:17 Secondary market trading of promissory notes
16:02 Decentralization and promissory notes
19:53 Quantity of promissory notes issued by Mifiel
20:43 Interest rates on promissory notes
23:24 Demand for promissory notes
25:03 Handling defaults on promissory notes
26:47 Reasons for issuing on the Liquid Network
32:52 Short term outlook for Mifiel
37:09 Benefits of tokenization
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03:25 What makes MERJ unique
07:35 Different reasons for offshoring business
11:25 The Blockstream Mining Note and US markets
12:43 Security tokens & digital securities
24:16 Evolution of capital markets
34:35 How STOs can improve markets
43:19 Building on the Liquid Network
48:37 Risks and regulations after FTX crash
52:31 Future outlook for asset issuers
54:58 The STO industry in 10 years
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01:27 Starting work on Lightning at Blockstream
03:44 Lightning Network global adoption
04:46 Work on Bolt12 Lightning spec
10:41 Factors driving Lightning adoption
15:15 Bookkeeping with Core Lightning
21:31 Lightning Network unlocking micropayments
23:45 Integrating Lightning into Blockstream Green
26:02 Lightning wallet recommendations
28:48 Thoughts on El Salvador Bitcoin and Lightning adoption
32:55 Working in the open-source software space
38:43 Comparing Bitcoin to Linux
47:33 Exciting things coming to Lightning
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00:43 FTX failure overview
04:45 Bankruptcy vs recovery token
09:55 FTX post mortem
33:43 Exchange revenue rights model
39:05 Proof of keys day
52:14 Lessons for investors from FTX insolvency
59:16 The future of DeFi
1:20:48 Asset issuance on the Liquid Network
1:25:02 Bitcoin mining market conditions
1:29:15 Crypto bailout pool
1:32:47 Looking ahead on the Bitcoin network
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03:06 Path to Bitcoin
05:56 The Liquid Network
07:22 Other assets and AMP management
09:06 What is the Liquid Federation?
13:56 Governance within the Federation
16:17 L-BTC Peg in growth
18:03 L-BTC as the native token
20:15 L-USDt transaction volume
22:54 Different layer-2 use cases
25:44 Liquid documentation for institutions
26:58 Asset management platform
33:24 Threshold for Tokenisation
36:22 The new Asset Management Tool
42:10 KYC responsibilities on the Liquid Network
43:57 What’s next for the Blockstream Asset Management Platform
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04:05 Health of the VC industry
06:49 Pitching Bitcoin to investors
09:08 Differentiating Crypto and Bitcoin VC
12:10 Narrative investing within Crypto tokens
28:18 Capital allocation framworks
32:55 The future of security tokens
36:14 Bitcoin's importance globally
39:41 Most exciting work within Bitcoin
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05:29 Boom or bust in Bitcoin mining
07:22 What makes Spondoolies different?
09:20 Making ASIC parts easily replaceable
10:46 Blockstream and Spondoolies synergies
13:07 Optimizing Blockstream's Bitcoin mining
13:52 Air cooled and immersion mining
16:00 Institutional investment entering Bitcoin mining
18:17 Road map for Blockstream's upcoming ASIC machine
20:55 Centralization of chip foundry services
25:32 Essential advanced manufacturing processes
28:17 Foundry services planning rigidity
30:02 Difficulties in securing chip allocations
31:00 Bitcoin miners foundry requirements
32:14 Current selling pressure on miners
34:19 ASIC acquisition industry dynamics
39:24 ASIC price change implications
41:34 Mining industry consolidation during the bear market
43:33 Hashrate is looking for stability
46:43 Modelling Bitcoin hashrate and price
49:11 Why more manufacturers aren't in Bitcoin
53:00 Bitcoin mining in 5 years
58:39 The upcoming Blockstream ASIC
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00:20 Personal privacy
00:58 Eric’s background
01:53 Freedom = privacy
03:41 Why work on Bitcoin?
05:07 Chaumian mints, ecash, Federations
08:43 Federated ecash
11:25 Federations in the future
12:57 Integrating Lightning into federations
16:20 Tokens
17:22 Lightning custodial usage
18:17 Minimint_btc
21:11 Bitcoin usage in El Salvador
23:16 Choosing a federated ecash
26:44 Exciting things moving forward
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