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Calle is the creator and lead maintainer of the Cashu open source protocol. Cashu enables users to easily use bitcoin in a private, offline, and programmable way. Calle is also the maintainer of Bitchat android, a cross platform meshnet app that enables users to chat and send bitcoin without an internet connection.Calle on Nostr: https://primal.net/calleCalle on X: https://x.com/callebtcBitchat: https://bitchat.free/Cashu: https://cashu.space/AOS: https://andotherstuff.org/EPISODE: 171BLOCK: 907832PRICE: 847 sats per dollar(00:00:00) Bloomberg Intro(00:02:47) Happy Bitcoin Wednesday(00:06:42) Bitchat: Concept and Development(00:15:25) Mesh Networks(00:23:01) Real-World Applications of Mesh Networks(00:29:39) Challenges and Vulnerabilities of Mesh Networks(00:37:14) Adoption Challenges for Mesh Technology(00:44:07) Integrating Cashu with Bitchat(00:52:50) Offline Payments and Privacy with Cashu(01:06:14) Vibe Coding and Development Process(01:25:48) Future of Bitchat and Open Source Funding(01:34:44) Sustainability in Open Source Projects(01:47:00) Final Thoughts and Call to ActionVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs2evgxy64mhhr3mw7ywtattah0sw3c8dv2hg7tjdryfnc9xghc54gr90q3nmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
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Published Wednesday

Hodlbod brings a unique perspective, bridging the old and the new, with a focus on a healthier relationship between users and the digital world.Hodlbod on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsf03c2gsmx5ef4c9zmxvlew04gdh7u94afnknp33qvv3c94kvwxgsm3u0w6 His Book: https://building-nostr.coracle.social Coracle: https://coracle.socialFlotilla: https://flotilla.social/His other apps: https://stuff.coracle.social EPISODE: 170BLOCK: 907160PRICE: 858 sats per dollar(00:00:01) Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings and Opportunity Costs(00:01:11) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:03:01) Guest Introduction: Hodlbod(00:04:20) Challenges of Streaming and Notifications(00:06:30) Decentralized Technology and Social Media(00:10:04) Push Notifications and Privacy Concerns(00:15:00) Reforming Technology and Social Media(00:20:00) Decentralization and Political Dynamics(00:25:00) Nostr's Adoption and Future Prospects(00:33:00) Nostr's Unique Protocol and Challenges(00:40:00) AI's Role in Development and Vibe Coding(00:50:00) Micro Apps vs. Holistic Experiences on Nostr(01:00:00) Social Media Addiction and User Experience(01:10:00) Group Chats and Community Building(01:20:00) Signal's Influence and Privacy Concerns(01:30:00) Monetization and Sustainability on Nostr(01:50:00) Nostr's Development and Future Directions(02:00:00) Book Release: Building NostrVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsghxj9ep3j8j2tu6mtj04x2j93wx3xaxud5spf0g0r2xaqzkxkwlcu62r3jsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream odell nostr account: https://primal.net/odell dispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadel ten31 x account: https://x.com/ten31funds youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shop learn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published Friday

Ben helped build the widely used Specter Wallet open source project and is now focused on building Bitcoin Keeper, a wallet focused on making self custody easy. Bitcoin Keeper is mobile focused and enables users to start with an easy to use single sig wallet and then upgrade their setup over time.Ben on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs0m9jlx5hyrll66trdzpytkaj0mhj3gmwd8ja7za9kmp7w4m5uwac39jprd Keeper on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdl3wtt8t7tlcj08xat89853dgzjlnkh7q9e2cgttkw77xn3hvwwgcklwnkBen on X: https://x.com/_benkaufmanKeeper on X: https://x.com/bitcoinkeeper_Bitcoin Keeper: https://bitcoinkeeper.appEPISODE: 169BLOCK: 906570PRICE: 847 sats per dollar(00:00:01) CNBC Intro(00:01:45) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:03:39) Ben Kaufman(00:04:09) Specter Wallet(00:06:28) Bitcoin Keeper(00:10:20) Multisig and Security Models(00:16:37) Single Sig vs Multisig(00:27:56) Inheritance Planning(00:43:09) Unique Features of Bitcoin Keeper(00:47:56) Tether Support and Global Use Cases(00:51:05) Lightning Network and Future Prospects(00:55:46) State of Bitcoin and Self CustodyVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs98jmzndqcxxre3yvv9puel3ltpjsudx8n0y20e0ccup6ytmdngtsxy4tmu support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelten31 x account: https://x.com/ten31fundsyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shoplearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 07/21

PayPerQ is a bitcoin enabled ai interface that enables users to easily use all of the top ai tools without an account. Users pay per use with bitcoin and can switch the models they use on the fly without needing to provide an email address, phone number, or billing address. Matt on X: https://x.com/MattAhlborg PayPerQ on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdy27dk8f9qk7qvrm94pkdtus9xtk970jpcp4w48k6cw0khfm06mss64u96PayPerQ: https://ppq.ai/ EPISODE: 168BLOCK: 905555PRICE: 833 sats per dollar(00:00:01) CNBC Intro(00:03:14) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:05:00) PPQ AI(00:14:05) Privacy and Payment Models in AI(00:33:04) Cryptocurrency Payment Preferences(00:57:28) Current State of Bitcoin and Future PerspectivesVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8q9fgy40gxxkqpqjxmegqlnr0wt96qfqhgc2chjyeua7k8ptgtecnrukez support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shoplearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 07/14

Vertex is an open source nostr web of trust provider. Webs of trust are a method of quantifying verifiable reputations for spam mitigation, user discovery, social feeds, better app stores, and more.Pip on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs0dqlgwq6l0t20gnstnr8mm9fhu9j9t2fv6wxwl3xtx8dh24l4auswr6u0j Vertex on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqstq4j6pk2sgaupru6l7ah9nq0dueafq356jllwcy7uzlek9yx7hlsel8nqn Vertex: https://vertexlab.io/ EPISODE: 167BLOCK: 905116PRICE: 847 sats per dollar(00:00:01) CNBC Intro(00:02:00) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:04:27) Pip and Webs of Trust(00:06:49) Understanding Webs of Trust(00:14:16) App Store Security and Trust(00:18:53) Spam Mitigation(00:28:11) Client Side Solutions and Performance(00:35:33) Trust Models and Censorship Risks(00:45:02) Use Cases for Vertex(01:03:04) Relay Operations and Spam Control(01:11:01) Current State of the Nostr Ecosystem(01:17:10) Community Building and Onboarding(01:24:08) Closing Thoughts and Future PlansVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8vy4xuuny2hejghpjl57f77hh0t65gthaqhmjdwlwy7rr4ng3pzslchs0g support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shoplearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 07/11

Praveen is the creator and maintainer of Cove Wallet. An open source mobile wallet focused on easy and powerful self custody. We discuss the current features of Cove, future roadmap, and his perspective on balancing tradeoffs when using bitcoin.Praveen on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsy8us3d6u5ynddk7lq7yz365hqqsptzd2923fvkgj4eepsady08uszccr0l Praveen on X: https://x.com/PraveenPereraCove Wallet: https://covebitcoinwallet.com/EPISODE: 165BLOCK: 903685PRICE: 923 sats per dollar(00:00:01) Jack Mallers Intro(00:03:14) Happy Bitcoin Wednesday(00:05:56) Cove Wallet Features and Goals(00:08:22) Technical Aspects of Cove Wallet(00:13:32) Future Plans for Cove Wallet(00:19:05) Node Connectivity and Privacy Features(00:29:01) Cove Wallet and Hardware Wallet Integration(00:36:00) Onboarding and User Experience(00:45:07) Seed Words and Alternative Backups(01:02:02) Collaborative Custody and Security(01:14:45) Future Features and Feedback for Cove Wallet(01:19:03) Bitcoin Industry and Market Thoughts(01:28:08) Custodial vs Self-Custodial Solutions(01:31:56) Closing Remarks and Future PlansVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqswqykpw9ufytzqgfsvcku58vv5plyu42jmu73lchuz2uwtldwszhqxt6dn8 support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 07/02

Alex Gleason was one of the main architects behind Donald Trump's Truth Social. Now he focuses on the intersection of nostr, ai, and bitcoin. We dive deep into how he thinks about the future of nostr and vibe coding: using ai tools to rapidly prototype and ship apps with simple text based prompts.Alex on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsqgc0uhmxycvm5gwvn944c7yfxnnxm0nyh8tt62zhrvtd3xkj8fhggpt7fyStacks: https://getstacks.dev/EPISODE: 164BLOCK: 901101PRICE: 957 sats per dollar(00:00:02) Alex's Presentation at the Oslo Freedom Forum(00:01:31) Challenges and Opportunities in Decentralized Platforms(00:02:31) The Role of AI in Decentralized Social Media(00:05:00) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:06:09) Guest Introduction: Alex Gleason(00:07:02) Truth Social(00:10:35) Challenges of Centralized vs Decentralized Platforms(00:14:01) Bridging Platforms(00:19:13) Limitations and Potential of Mastodon and Bluesky(00:24:08) The Future of AI and Vibe Coding(00:31:08) Empowering Developers with AI(00:38:09) The Impact of AI on Software Development(00:47:02) Building with Getstacks.dev(00:53:04) Impact of AI Models(01:02:01) Monetization and Future of AI Development(01:14:07) Open Source Development in an AI World(01:22:17) Data Preservation Using NostrVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs96kxmxc7mufgt6n2rxpphg8ptyx2kl47a7rj389jrwmvjy6rhuhgmfel87support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 06/13

Femi Longe is the Global Bitcoin Development Lead at the Human Rights Foundation. The HRF has been supporting bitcoin developers, designers, and educators with grants and assistance for over five years with a focus on expanding bitcoin's usage as freedom money.Femi on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsrjp40qtt73860r6ptfgr0ejwgl58s499egfvlvs49zszy4u2unaq6k0ry9Femi on X: https://x.com/femilongeHRF Dev Fund: https://hrf.org/devfundFive Year Report: https://hrf.org/latest/bitcoin-development-fund-5-year-report/EPISODE: 163BLOCK: 900510PRICE: 925 sats per dollar(00:00:00) AlJazeera Intro Clip(00:03:19) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:04:26) Guest Introduction: Femi from HRF(00:05:13) Oslo Freedom Forum and Bitcoin's Role(00:09:04) HRF's Bitcoin Development Fund(00:14:15) Bitcoin's Global Impact and Challenges(00:21:15) Funding and Supporting Bitcoin Projects(00:31:29) Earning and Spending Bitcoin Globally(00:39:02) Innovations in Bitcoin Transactions(00:50:43) Investment and Support for Global Bitcoin Projects(01:00:09) The Importance of the Africa Bitcoin Conference(01:07:09) Final Thoughts and Call to ActionVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsxfuxzcrnnp6l4u0q3t8p36g2nj984l5mzv0xw457yh9z0sqtc8rcu84ulssupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 06/09

Seth is VP of Cake Wallet, a self custody bitcoin wallet available on ios, android, and desktop. We discuss their privacy focused features and how they plan to iterate going forward. We also discuss various other developments throughout the wider open source ecosystem.Seth on Nostr: https://primal.net/sethforprivacySeth on X: https://x.com/sethforprivacyCake Wallet: https://cakewallet.com/EPISODE: 162BLOCK: 899540PRICE: 959 sats per dollar(00:00:00) CNBC Intro(00:03:07) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:04:34) Guest Introduction: Seth for Privacy(00:12:23) Cake Wallet Overview(00:17:25) Shitcoin Support and Strategy(00:26:17) Silent Payments Explained(00:50:51) Lightning Network Integration Challenges(00:56:31) Payjoin Implementation(01:09:05) Cashu and Custodial Wallets Discussion(01:36:12) Nostr and Distributed Social Media(02:06:42) Seedless Wallets DebateVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs2ee7k6ft7wd4z5z3qj59e55fx8sg7fdgdvt68265m2048p8sn6vscxe0gnsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 06/02

Arbedout is the creator of Sigbash, a novel new collaborative custody tool, and author of Something More Profound, a book focused on the political economy of network protocols. Highlighting his deep experience working with open protocols we dive into topics including secure custody, inheritance, nostr, and potential bitcoin protocol changes.Arbedout on Nostr: https://primal.net/arbedoutSigbash: https://www.sigbash.comSomething More Profound: https://somethingmoreprofound.comEPISODE: 161BLOCK: 899077PRICE: 951 sats per dollar(00:00:00) Ross Ulbricht Intro Clip(00:04:04) Happy Bitcoin Friday(00:06:49) Guest Introduction: Arbedout(00:14:54) Exploring Sigbash: A New Multisig Solution(00:49:36) Launching a Book: Something More Profound(01:04:38) The Future of Nostr and Protocol Development(01:08:48) Bitcoin's Current State and Future Prospects(01:26:54) Soft Forks vs. Hard ForksVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsxzqjw7qxg7n925prmpldcflax4yy2wdjh226h76048nzyzxfjk0g8xjzpdsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz
Published 05/30

VNPRC is the lead maintainer of the Hashpool project, which aims to make mining more accessible using the cashu ecash protocol. He also runs Triangle BitDevs, a technical bitcoin meetup based in North Carolina.VNPRC on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdxpfv503a2ga3ajqxw843hws9z7302ghpj4mcmjpa6qagmp9pwrs8222jg Hashpools: https://hashpool.dev Recent Hashpool Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=F2p_V0svDTo&t=3h15m30s EPISODE: 159BLOCK: 896433PRICE: 974 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0a5xzmsevjav509ngl6accy3utclesqm4azqkyh6xwylphwyqves4z9yt5 support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) Bill Miller IV on CNBC(00:01:24) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:02:57) Triangle BitDevs(00:07:25) The Importance of Local Bitcoin Communities(00:11:05) Hashpools: A New Concept in Mining(00:16:43) Challenges and Development of Hashpools(00:25:02) EHash Tokens and Futures Market(00:36:42) Project Timeline and Call for Contributors(00:54:03) Technical Setup and User Experience(00:56:12) Open Source Collaboration and Future Plans(01:00:12) Reflections on BTC++ and Community Dynamics
Published 05/12

Stephen Pollock is the SVP of Development at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. BPI is the leading bitcoin focused think tank in the United States. We discuss the current regulatory environment, status of the Samourai Wallet case, and the strong success so far shaping bitcoin policy in America.Disclosure: I am a founding board member of BPI.Stephen on X: https://x.com/spollockbtcBitcoin Policy Institute: https://btcpolicy.org BPI Summit: https://btcpolicysummit.orgP2P Rights Fund: https://p2prights.org EPISODE: 158BLOCK: 895392PRICE: 1061 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszeskwh7yg32c3xnxfvtq765rl9udu24ayeqsk3apfzm8xk5284wc46aa4x support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:04:33) Bitcoin Policy Institute Overview(00:06:12) Guest Introduction: Stephen Pollock(00:09:20) Bitcoin for America Event Recap(00:12:16) Bitbonds and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve(00:16:43) Bitcoin Policy Institute's Mission and Impact(00:21:18) Congressional Fellowship Program(00:26:04) Stephen Pollock's Journey to Bitcoin Policy Institute(00:34:36) P2P Rights Fund and Samourai Developer Case(00:50:15) Bitcoin's Political Influence and Grassroots Support(01:09:44) Upcoming Bitcoin Policy Summit(01:26:22) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Published 05/05