Bitcoin’s “non-consensual receive” nature is pertinent for protocols like Fedimint & Cashu. On-chain deposits into Harbor work if the mint allows it - but with no safeguard against large dumps. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 , @Paul & @Carman discuss the different ecash modalities in BR097.

🚨 Ledger Donjon disclosed a critical flaw in Tangem’s Android app, where fake cards could pass as genuine by spoofing public keys and IDs. The issue? Improper attestation checks. (Patched in v5.18.3). @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 covers the bug, the fix, and its security implications in BR097.

Built by researchers at @Blockstream & Ledger, #DahLIAS enables: • Constant-size sigs • ~2x faster verification • Preprocessing support • Path to cheaper, more private txns @Carman , @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Paul discuss the potential in BR097.

Mullvad just launched VPN Loader ✅ A simple integrity checker that verifies app authenticity on Windows & macOS. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Paul argue this should be the norm: PGP > OS gatekeeping. [BR097]

Running an LSP in the U.S. is still a legal gray area 🚫 The BRCA (Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act) aims to fix that - providing legal cover for non-custodial actors. @Carman , @Praveen Perera , @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 & @Paul discuss the legal initiative in BR097.

bdk_chain 0.23.0 drops with SPK cache support for faster wallet startup ⚡ This marks another step in @Bitcoin Dev Kit ‘s transition toward modular libraries. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Praveen Perera explain the benefits of this shift in BR097.

📲 iOS app @Maple AI now supports #Bitcoin payments for in-app services - likely the first to do so. They're using Zaprite, which just shipped Auto-pay, Stripe tools & LNURL integration. @DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 and @Paul discuss the integration and @npub1cwne...raju ‘s positive momentum. [BR097]