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Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS16 E17: Ben Arc on LNBits v1 & The State of Lightning NetworkBen Arc is the creator of LNBits: a modular Lightning network wallet which, after 5 years of development, has just launched version 1. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, ”the CEO of Nostr” joins the show to talk about everything interesting in Bitcoin.
Time stamps:
00:00:53 - Introducing Ben Arc
00:01:08 - Ben Arc and LNBits V1
00:02:23 - LNBits beta version and V1 release
00:02:36 - Amir Taaki's Post-Syria Experience
00:03:08 - Rojava and Anarcho-Syndicalism
00:04:08 - LNBits development timeline
00:05:16 - Early stages of LNBits and Lightning
00:05:33 - Disillusionment in Bitcoin Space
00:07:20 - Stepan Snigirev and Specter DIY
00:08:11 - Modularity and extensions in LNBits
00:08:38 - Nostr and Bitcoin's Futu...2025-04-117h 23
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS15 E71: Amir Taaki on Bitcoin & DarkFiTime stamps:
Introducing Amir (00:00:47)
Reflections on Bitcoin Privacy (00:01:44)
Layer 2 Solutions Discussion (00:02:36)
Challenges of Layer 2 Usability (00:04:46)
Interest in Layer 2 Proposals (00:05:51)
Simplicity in Opcode Development (00:06:54)
Concerns Over Opcode Usage (00:08:03)
Historical Context of Bitcoin's Scripting Language (00:09:00)
Limitations Imposed by Bitcoin's Development (00:11:15)
Impact of Ethereum's Creation (00:13:30)
Desire for a More Flexible Bitcoin (00:15:10)
Exploring BIP 300 and Sidechains (00:16:31)
Building Beyond Bitcoin's Constraints (00:17:33)
Comparison with Bitcoin Cash (00:19:25)
Ethereum's Initial Use Cases (20:33)
Challenges with Bitcoin Development (21:25)
Political Dynamics in Bitcoin Upgrades (23:00)
Governance Issues in Bitcoin (24:04)
Accountability in Bitcoin Development (27:01)
Corruption in the Bitcoin Foundation (29:18)
Personal Experiences with Bitcoin Development (30:13)
Hostile Takeover of Bitcoin (32:36)
New Visions for Bitcoin's Future (35:05)
...2024-12-317h 07
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS15 E70: Jeff Garzik on Hemi & Bitcoin DevelopmentTime Stamps:
Jeff Garzik’s Contributions (00:00:47)
Overview of Hemi (00:02:32)
Scaling Bitcoin (00:03:11)
Challenges with Current Solutions (00:04:17)
Lightning Network Use Cases (00:05:04)
Goals of Hemi (00:05:56)
Integration with Bitcoin (00:07:19)
History of Open Source Software (00:08:20)
Security and Trust in Established Technologies (00:10:01)
Satoshi's Approach to Building Bitcoin (00:12:58)
Understanding Proof of Proof (00:14:11)
Keystone Element in Hemi (00:16:15)
Hi, Amir Taaki! (00:17:39)
The Need for Privacy (00:18:31)
Shift in Bitcoin's Narrative (00:20:13)
Jeff Garzik's Optimism for Bitcoin (00:21:09)
Building for the Future (00:23:00)
Hemi and SideShift? (00:23:40)
Hemi Token? (00:24:18)
Practical Use Cases for Hemi (00:25:21)
Decentralized Finance and Hemi (00:26:54)
Composability in DeFi (00:28:23)
Decentralization and Security (00:30:16)
Maximalism vs. Moderation (00:33:03)
Limitations of Bitcoin Script (00:35:31)
Drivechains and Sidechains (00:40:16)
Trade-offs of...2024-12-191h 04
Emblem Morning ShowThe End of Privacy? - Amir TaakiLeading privacy expert Amir Taaki joins us to discuss the current state of global privacy and what individuals can do to push back.
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Recorded on September 11, 2024
2024-09-141h 16
Monero TalkThe Dark Renaissance Man w/ Amir Taaki | EPI 322Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Amir Taaki, an early Bitcoin developer and cypherpunk.
Amir shares his insights on the importance of privacy and anonymity in cryptocurrency, the need for decentralization, and the potential of crypto to challenge existing power structures.
He also talks about his project DarkFi, which aims to create anonymous and uncensorable applications. The conversation touches on historical and...2024-09-032h 26
Citizen Web3War on Privacy, Blockchain surveillance and Bitcoin WP with Francisco Cabanas
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Francisco from Monero
Francisco criticized the "War on Privacy," emphasizing the illusion of surveillance, the risks of wrongful accusations, and the need for risk mitigation, while advocating for the decentralization of the banking industry.
Monero offers swift transaction times and strong privacy features, effectively solving blockchain scaling issues while ensuring untraceable transactions. It is designed to provide secure and private financial interactions, standing out in the cryptocurrency space for its emphasis on anonymity and decentralization.
We spoke to Francisco about Monero and:
Visa takes two...2024-07-041h 05
LunaticoinL233.B - Going Dark with Bitcoin, western society and the lunarpunk cycle with Amir TaakiHave we lost the essence of what Bitcoin is? Amir Taaki, an early Bitcoiner, believes so, and in today's podcast, we review why:
The parallels we're experiencing in 2024 with what happened in 2013-2014
The context of Dark Wallet in 2013
The block size war
The demoralization of the West
The capture of crypto
The birth of the lunarpunk cycle
The dark future he envisions
An interesting perspective from outside the Bitcoin echo chamber by the creator of the first wallet with CoinJoin and Stealth Addresses: Dark Wallet.
You will find all the references and videos mentioned...2024-07-031h 13
LunaticoinL233 - Hacia la oscuridad de la sociedad occidental y bitcoin con Amir Taaki¿Hemos perdido la esencia de lo que es bitcoin?
Amir Taaki, bitcoiner de los principios así lo cree y en el podcast de hoy repasamos el por qué:
qué paralelismos estamos viviendo en 2024 con lo vivido en 2013-2014
el contexto de DarkWallet en 2013
la guerra del tamaño de bloque
la demoralización de occidente
la captura de cripto
el nacimiento del ciclo lunarpunk
y el futuro oscuro que vislumbra
Una interesante perspectiva desde fuera de la cámara de eco bitcoiner del creador de la primera wallet con CoinJoin y Stealth Addresses: Dark Wallet
2024-07-0153 min
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS15 E39: Pete Rizzo on Bitcoin History, Journalism & CulturePete Rizzo is a veteran Bitcoin journalist who still remembers the time when Bitcoin & crypto were the same undivided community. In this episode, he talks about why Bitcoin history matters & how he approaches journalism.
Time stamps:
Bitcoin's Historical Significance (00:00:48)
Bitcoin's Emergence and Pete Rizzo's Journey (00:02:09)
Challenges in Understanding Bitcoin's History (00:03:40)
Bitcoin's Ever-Changing Nature (00:05:24)
The Importance of Contextualizing Bitcoin's History (00:08:12)
The Battle Over Bitcoin's History (00:13:47)
Acknowledging Contributions and Controversies (00:18:04)
The fork wars (00:21:16)
Eric Voorhees' perspective (00:23:19)
Preserving and accessing primary materials (00:24:14)
Bitcoin maximalism and libertarianism (00:26:58)
Roger Ver's book on Bitcoin Cash (00:34:36)
The imposition of ideologies on Bitcoin (00:41:52)
Inconsistencies in Bitcoin ideology (00:42:31)
Actions...2024-05-301h 53
Monero TalkSolving the Monero Ring Size with Amir Taaki (Monerotopia23)47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U
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Monerotopia 2023 - El Dinero de la Gente May 5 - May7 in Mexico City! We had AMAZING Speakers lined up: freedom seekers on a mission to build out a true digital cash parallel economy outside of State control.
Speakers: Amir Taaki (British-Iranian Anarchist Revolutionary, Hacktivist, and Programmer)
Links:
https://twitter.com/AmirTaakiDEV
Watch on YouTube
TELEGRAM: https://t...2024-03-1445 min
The Bitcoin Cash Podcast#100: Taking Back Bitcoin feat. Roger VerJoining the show on its 💯th episode is the one and only Roger Ver! Discussion of his new book, crypto history & some famous characters involvements, Bitcoin.com, CoinFlex, narrative changing in BTC & more. Enjoy the chat!Links:Roger Ver’s website: https://www.rogerver.comRoger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rogerkverPresentation slides of this episode: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZqttvCA1PoYvKc8pBrPyltVXmzhDIsLr/edit#slide=id.g1001e085589_0_4Donations:bitcoincash:qrsvzz7ys7q34yqxrwu0kammpclknfa5ug68ynxlnnSponsors:Thank you very...2023-12-091h 52
Monero TalkDecentralization and Privacy: Amir Taaki on Monero's Technological Advancements LIVE at MoneroKon23TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman chats LIVE with Amir Taaki, a British-Iranian anarchist revolutionary, hacktivist, and programmer, known for his leading role in the Bitcoin project, and for pioneering many open source projects, from MoneroKon23 in Paralelni Polis, Prague! 🇨🇿
Join us for an engaging conversation with Amir, as we explore the intersection of decentralization and privacy in the world of cryptocurrencies, and highlight the drive for innovation within the crypto space! Discover Monero's technological focus, the role of full membership proofs in strengthening privacy features, and gain valuable insights into the future of crypto anarchism, and challenges faced by crypto...2023-07-1416 min
HonigdachsHonigdachs #85 - So geht Bitcoin-WissenschaftsjournalismusBei Bitcoin gibt es ständig Innovationen, nur oft bekommt man als "normaler" Mensch die kaum mit. Dagegen helfen kann guter Bitcoin-Wissenschaftsjournalismus. Wie ein lobenswertes Beispiel zeigt.
Interview mit Amir Taaki
Magic Future Money Podcast #2 - Warum die Zukunft des Geldes so schwer vorherzusagen ist. Mit Bernd Flessner
River-Studie zu Bitcoin-Payments
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
Rusty Russells über den 2023 Lightning Protocol Summit
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin developer introduces Ark, a layer 2 protocol for fast and efficient payments
Nostr
Heise - In-App-Trinkgelder per Bitcoin: Apple pocht auf Provision
Nostore
LN Markets Newsletter “Oracle-based Conditional payments on Bitcoin”
LN Markets Newsletter “Deep div...2023-07-051h 17
HonigdachsHonigdachs #83 - Die süße FlauteLangweilig ist es nie bei Bitcoin, aber manchmal gibt es so Phasen, da passiert zwar viel, aber nichts oder nur wenig davon ist wirklich wichtig. So wie derzeit. Oder?
Republica Thema “Cash”
Honigdachs #62 - Pickhardt Payments
Republica Bitcoin Session 1: Don't trust, verify! Kann der Bitcoin seine Versprechen - aus Sicht eines Open Source Entwicklers - überhaupt einlösen?
Republica Bitcoin Session 2: Mehr als Geld & Technologie. Bitcoin als politische Bewegung
Republica Bitcoin Meetup: Kritisches Bitcoin Meetup (eventuell noch nicht offiziell angekündigt)
Friedemanns Aufenthalt am ZEVEDI (TU Darmstadt)
Socratic Seminar #43 am 10.5. in Berlin
Mining-Steuer in den USA: The DAME Tax: Making Cryptom...2023-05-081h 12
FIAT LUXDarkFi w/ Rachel Rose O'Leary | FIAT LUX Podcast #5In this episode of FIAT LUX, we sit down with Rachel-Rose O'Leary, a software developer with a background in art and philosophy. Rachel-Rose shares her journey into the world of crypto, from being an artist to becoming a lead tech writer for CoinDesk. Now, she's working with Amir Taaki to build DarkFi, a privacy-focused DeFi platform that uses zero knowledge proofs. We dive into the details of DarkFi, its goal of creating a crypto-anarchist ecosystem, and its potential impact on the world of finance. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the most innovative minds in the industry.
...2023-04-201h 29
Other LifeZero-Knowledge Crypto-Anarchy with Rachel-Rose O'Leary from DarkFiRachel-Rose O'Leary was an artist before getting into crypto through Nick Land and Julian Assange. She's now a programmer working with Amir Taaki to build a crypto-anarchist DeFi ecosystem called DarkFi.✦ DarkFi✦ Rachel-Rose on TwitterOther Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world OtherLife.co✦ Get a free Urbit planet at imperceptible.computer✦ We're building a new country at imperceptible.countryIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of IndieThinkers.org2022-07-061h 16
Krypto InsiderBonusový díl: Bitcoin stagnuje, rozhovor s Amirem Taakim v angličtiněAmir Taaki je s bitcoinem už dvanáctým rokem a pamatuje si jeho úplné začátky. Komunita kolem nejstarší kryptoměny je podle něj ale příliš ustrnulá. Namísto původních silných myšlenek ji ovládl oportunismus.2022-06-0130 minKrypto InsiderBitcoin stagnuje, je dogmatický a trpí odlivem mozků, tvrdí jeden z jeho prvních developerůAmir Taaki je s bitcoinem už dvanáctým rokem a pamatuje si jeho úplné začátky. Komunita kolem nejstarší kryptoměny je podle něj ale příliš ustrnulá. Namísto původních silných myšlenek ji ovládl oportunismus.2022-06-0118 min
The Blockchain SocialistLunarpunk, Black Markets, and Agorism in the 21st CenturyFor this interview I spoke to Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis (@polarpunklabs), professor at University College Dublin, and Rose O'Leary (@lunarmining), previous writer at CoinDesk and now a programmer for DarkFi. They are both also the editors for a new philosophy journal called Agorism in the 21st Century which recently published its first issue. Agorism is a heterodox libertarian political tendency that prioritizes taking part in "counter-economic" activity like grey and black markets for political change described by Samuel Konkin III that has influenced many figures who played crucial roles in the development in cryptocurrency.The first issue of t...2022-04-031h 27