Keywords: Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, protocol development, cryptocurrency, podcast, code changes, decentralized technologies, Ready for Merge
Summary: The Ready for Merge podcast, hosted by Christine D. Kim, focuses on the evolution of Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to make complex technical updates accessible to a broad audience. The show will feature bi-weekly updates, guest interviews, and discussions on significant protocol developments, ensuring stakeholders stay informed about the impacts of these changes on their investments and businesses.
Takeaways:
* The Ready for Merge show is a new podcast series created by Christine D. Kim.
* It focuses on code changes in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
* The show aims to be accessible to non-technical listeners.
* Bi-weekly episodes will provide digestible updates.
* Guest episodes will feature expert insights on specific changes.
* The name ‘Ready for Merge’ references significant upgrades in Ethereum and Bitcoin.
* Bitcoin Core V30 is a major upcoming release.
* Fusaka is the next Ethereum upgrade to watch for.
* Listeners can expect a mix of brief updates and in-depth discussions.
* The podcast encourages community feedback and engagement.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Ready for Merge
01:23 Understanding the Ready for Merge Show
03:40 The Importance of Bitcoin and Ethereum Protocols
06:54 Show Format and Frequency
09:13 Meet the Devs Interview Series
10:23 The Significance of the Show’s Title
15:01 Current Updates on Bitcoin Development
33:02 Ethereum Development Updates and Fusaka
42:19 RPC Standardization and Its Importance
Links:
- ACD After Hours newsletter
- BTC Before Light newsletter
- Bitcoin Core’s letter to the community about uncapping OP_RETURN datacarriersize
- Fusaka testnet upgrade timeline and testnet-ready client releases
Song Credits: Special thanks to Calios for the music featured in this episode. You can listen to the full track, “Our Lives,” and other songs by Calios on Spotify.
