Research area
Commentary on security risks, self-custody, cyber threats, protocol resilience, and the governance of digital systems
March 23, 2025’s episode of Robin Seyr Podcast with Fractal Encrypt examines Bitcoin’s impending supply scarcity post-2032, focusing on network security, self-custody, and evolving economic models.
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The March 2025 Oosthoek et al. working paper from Delft University of Technology reveals how unauthorized OP_RETURN transactions burned over 7 BTC, linking the activity to Russian intelligence operations.
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The March 05, 2025 Coin Stories episode with Jameson Lopp dissects pressing Bitcoin security concerns, from address poisoning to third-party custody risks. The discussion underscores technical and human-centric vulnerabilities, emphasizing verification, backups, and proactive detection.
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The February 04, 2025 episode of What Bitcoin Did featuring Jameson Lopp examines critical challenges in self-custody, security practices, and protocol upgrades.
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The November 28, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Podcast features Jameson Lopp discussing the evolving landscape of Bitcoin security, highlighting the importance of self-sovereignty through advanced cryptographic tools like multisignature wallets.
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The November 11, 2024 episode of Coin Stories features Lyn Alden assessing how fork mechanics and institutional behavior shape Bitcoin outcomes.
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The November 6, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast features NVK discussing Bitcoin’s evolving landscape, emphasizing the importance of privacy-first AI, secure hardware for self-custody, and decentralized platforms like Nostr.
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The November 2, 2024 episode of the BTC Sessions podcast brings together Bitcoin advocates Erik Cason, MADEX, and Dr. Bitcoin to discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on financial sovereignty, community-driven funding, and privacy.
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The October 31, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Review Podcast features a panel discussion detailing Bitcoin’s advancements in wallet security, privacy options, and transaction scalability.
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The October 26, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Bitcoin Core developers Gloria Zhao and Fabian Jahr discussing new features, security, and the challenges of decentralized development.
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In the October 22, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, Keith Gardner discusses his project, Bronto, designed to protect Bitcoin users from common scams and phishing attacks.
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The October 10, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Review explores critical issues surrounding BIP85’s disruptive changes, challenges in vendor communication, and the integration of MuSig2 into Bitcoin’s cryptographic framework.
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