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Unlocking Bitcoin’s Future: Setzeus on Bitscript, Seed Management and Empowering Developers Sep 27, 2024

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Setzeus is a prominent developer and educator in the Bitcoin space.

In this episode, we discuss his journey into the Bitcoin space and how he stays locked in as a founder. Tools his development house (Strata Labs) have built empowering developers with Bitscript and Rootkey. We also explore how Strata Labs operates as a development agency.

Follow Setzeus on Twitter: @setzeus

Check out Strata Labs: https://www.stratalabs.org/

Explore Bitscript: https://www.bitscript.app/

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Love yall! See you in the next episode. Peace!

E153: The Potential of Bitaxe Pleb Mining, Does proof-of-work "work" for new chains, The Rat Inscription, Nostr Sep 04, 2024

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This Bitcoin Weekly Kickback episode covers various topics related to proof of work and mining. It starts with a discussion about a project called the Rats, which involves inscribing rat-related things onto an inscription. The conversation then moves on to the effectiveness of proof of work for new chains and the challenges they face in competing with Bitcoin. The hosts express skepticism about the success of new proof of work networks and highlight the path dependency and adoption challenges they face. They also discuss the Bitax pleb mining initiative and its potential to contribute to the decentralization of mining. The conversation covers various topics including the potential of Bitcoin mining as a home-centric activity, the role of Nostra as a social media platform, and the concept of micro-payments. The hosts discuss the implications of pleb mining and how it can lead to a better understanding of Bitcoin. They also explore the challenges and potential centralization of Nostra as a social media platform. Additionally, they touch on the idea of streaming Satoshis and the importance of micro-payments. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of Magic Eden and its token launch.

The Origins of Ordinalsbot with Brian Laughlan - Co-Founder of Ordinalsbot Aug 30, 2024

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Ordinalsbot is one of the most successful companies in the Ordinals space.

In this episode, Brian Laughlan discusses his journey from launching a collection called Satoshibles on Ethereum to building on Bitcoin with Ordinals. He highlights the advantages of storing data on-chain and the challenges of high fees. We also his process of iterating on product and understanding what to build next.

Follow Brian on Twitter: @bruffstar

Check out Ordinalsbot: https://ordinalsbot.com/

Fractal, Babylon Mainnet, East vs West markets, Ordinal Devs - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback with Charlie, Donny, Bob and Jacob Aug 26, 2024

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On this latest Bitcoin Weekly we discuss the Babylon Mainnet launch, Fractal Bitcoin Sidechain, The state of discourse on Bitcoin Twitter, East vs West and how they invest differently, Proof-of-Work being zero sum, the effects of the Ordinals numbering debate on devs, and much more.

Follow Charlie on X: @cbspears

Follow Donny on X: @itsdonnyok

Follow Bob on X: @bobbodily

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Sound Bites

"People have been craving the pod. I'm gonna waste no time. Let's just jump right in."

"The general idea of development and pushing forward on Bitcoin is thrilling."

"The number of developers who are competent in the ordinals and ordinals adjacent type dev activities are limited."

"Fractal would be a pretty good testnet... It sounds like a terrible idea."

"Either ETH wins or Bitcoin wins, but one has to slowly die or they're both easily more attackable."

"BitVM2 is good enough for a specific bridging use case... LPs can come in and make it possible."

What Is The Spiderchain with Willem Schroe - Co=Founder of Botanix Aug 23, 2024

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Its Bitcoin L2 season and Botanix is a nake you've surely heard around. But do you know what the Spiderchain is? In this episode we deep dive into how their novel peg-in/peg-out and consensus mechanism works to move BTC into their sidechain.

Willem Schroe is the co-founder of Botanix Labs.

You can follow him on Twitter: @WillemSchroe

Learn more about Botanix on their website: https://botanixlabs.xyz/

What is "Good" Bitcoin Design? with Erik (Lead Designer - Hoseki) and Skyler (Founder - Finite Supply) Aug 16, 2024

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Today we're talking about Bitcoin design and how to make products people love. In this conversation, Erik and Skyler discuss the concept of design and its application in the Bitcoin space. They explore the misconception that design is solely about aesthetics and highlight its utilitarian nature. They also delve into the psychology behind design and the importance of creating pleasant and intuitive user experiences. The conversation then shifts to the role of designers in the Bitcoin space and the challenges they face, such as the tendency to prioritize technology over people. They emphasize the need for designers to put the user first and iterate quickly based on user feedback. In this conversation, Jacob, Skyler, and Erik discuss the importance of user feedback and iteration in the design process. They highlight the value of creating working mock-ups in tools like Figma and gathering user feedback before investing in development. They emphasize the need for designers to be open to user insights and to constantly learn from how people interact with their designs. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building businesses in the Bitcoin space and the importance of understanding the limitations and potential use cases of the technology. They also express excitement about the potential of AI in design and the organic growth of the eCash protocol. Follow Erik on Twitter: @uxerik_ Follow Skyler on Twitter: @skyler_fs

Bitcoin 2024 Nashville, OP_CAT update, The Bitcoin Mining Industry is HUGE - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback Aug 05, 2024

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The gang is back from Nashville. Follow us on Twitter/X: Donny: @itsdonnyok Charlie: @cbspears Bob: @BobBodily Jake: @Jakeblockchain

An Entire Wallet inside a Token: Deep-Dive into Emblem Vault with Adam McBride Aug 02, 2024

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When Ordinals launched, there were so many tools lacking to properly inscribe and trade these new assets on Bitcoin. Emblem Vault was one of the first movers and marketplaces to allow trading of these new digital artifacts. Today I had Adam McBride on the show to discuss what Emblem Vault is, their unique view on the digital asset space and what they are working on next. Follow Adam on X: @adamamcbride Learn more about Emblem Vault: https://circuitsofvalue.com/

A Wallet for Bitcoin-Based Living with Shehzan Maredia | CEO & Co-Founder of Lava Wallet Jul 18, 2024

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In this video, we're talking with Shehzan Maredia, the co-founder of Lava. We'll dive into how Lava is revolutionizing financial freedom with self-custody solutions, wallets without seed phrases, and ways to spend your BTC effortlessly. Follow Shehzan on Twitter: https://x.com/MarediaShehzan Check out Lava Wallet: https://www.lava.xyz/

Defining Bitcoin Layers with Janusz - Co-Founder of Bitcoin Layers Research Group Jun 28, 2024

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What's the future of Bitcoin scaling? In this episode, I talk with Janusz. The co-founder of Bitcoin Layers, a new research group and educational platform demystifying Bitcoin scaling protocols. We'll explore the concept of "Bitcoin Layers," why newer Bitcoin "L2s" are gaining attention despite not always meeting true Layer 2 criteria, and the wide variety of scaling designs. Janusz sheds light on the trust assumptions in these systems and why understanding current implementations is crucial to navigating Bitcoin in this new era. Follow Janusz on Twitter: @januszg_ Learn more about BItcoin Layers: https://www.bitcoinlayers.org/

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